SGS SA/Fr. SGSN
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About SGS SA
SGS SA is a global inspection, verification, testing, and certification company headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. The company operates across various industries, providing services that ensure products, processes, systems, or services meet international standards and regulations. SGS's core business areas include agriculture, food, life sciences, oil and gas, and industrial manufacturing, among others. Founded in 1878, SGS has established a significant global presence with operations in numerous countries, allowing it to serve a diverse client base. Its strategic positioning is strengthened by its comprehensive service portfolio and global network, enabling it to offer localized solutions with a standardized approach.
- Ticker
- Fr. SGSN
- Sector
- Business services
- Primary listing
- XSWX
- Employees
- 83,000
- Headquarters
- Baar, Switzerland
- Website
- www.sgs.com
SGS SA Metrics
BasicAdvanced
CHF 18B
27.29
CHF 3.40
0.58
CHF 3.20
3.45%
Price and volume
Market cap
CHF 18B
Beta
0.58
52-week high
CHF 98.76
52-week low
CHF 80.00
Average daily volume
266K
Dividend rate
CHF 3.20
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.952
Quick ratio
0.932
Long term debt to equity
3.287
Total debt to equity
4.645
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
36.05%
Interest coverage (TTM)
11.85%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
1,303
Gross margin (TTM)
44.19%
Net profit margin (TTM)
9.20%
Operating margin (TTM)
14.14%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
25.13%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
CHF 90,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
8.14%
Return on equity (TTM)
76.31%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
27.29
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.496
Price to book
18.17
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-7.53
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
17.988
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
5.56%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
5.155
Dividend yield (TTM)
3.45%
Forward dividend yield
3.45%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
4.72%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
3.27%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
2.60%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
2.09%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
2.54%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
0.85%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
1.64%
Bulls say / Bears say
In H1 2026, SGS achieved organic sales growth of 5.6%, accelerating to 5.9% in Q2, driven by strong demand for its Digital Trust and Sustainability services (SGS).
Adjusted operating income margin expanded by 20 basis points to 15.1% of sales in the first half of 2026, reflecting operational efficiency gains amid external headwinds (SGS).
SGS completed 14 bolt-on acquisitions in 2026, including six in the United States, bolstering its North American footprint and supporting its target to double North America revenue to $1.5 billion by 2027 (Reuters).
Profit attributable to equity holders fell 1.6% to CHF 309 million and EPS declined 3.7% to CHF 1.58 in H1 2026, indicating margin pressure despite revenue growth (Reuters).
SGS’s net debt rose to CHF 3.92 billion following the ATS acquisition, increasing financial leverage and potential refinancing risks (Reuters).
The company cut its Middle East workforce to protect margins amid war-related disruptions, highlighting vulnerability to geopolitical risks and uneven regional performance (Reuters).
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 7 Sept 2026.
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Funds containing SGS SA
AllEURGBPUSD
Fund name | Fund size | Fr. SGSN weighting |
|---|---|---|
iShares STOXX Europe 600 Industrial Goods & Services€EXH4 | €582M | 0.82% |
iShares MSCI Europe Industrials Sector€ESIN | €1.3B | 0.72% |
iShares MSCI Europe Industrials Sector£ESIN | £1.1B | 0.72% |
iShares MSCI Europe SRI€IESE | €3.1B | 0.56% |
iShares MSCI Europe SRI£IESG | £2.6B | 0.56% |
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