SGS SA

SGS SA

100.90
CHF
+0.45
(+0.45%)
18.10BMarket Cap
Feb 11Next Earn
2013 Y
2014 Y
2015 Y
2016 Y
2017 Y
2018 Y
2019 Y
2020 Y
2021 Y
2022 Y
2023 Y
2024 Y
2025 Y
TTM
Revenue per Share
29.27
29.45
28.77
30.31
32.33
33.86
33.56
28.74
32.85
34.29
34.55
36.14
36.17
- -
Basic EPS, GAAP
3.01
3.15
2.76
2.75
3.16
3.25
3.36
2.46
3.14
3.04
2.89
3.09
3.48
- -
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
2.97
3.04
3.31
3.67
3.51
3.89
4.37
4.75
4.27
3.62
4.3
5.18
5.04
- -
Dividend per Share
2.23
2.5
2.63
2.62
2.69
2.89
3
3.07
3.07
3.09
3.08
1.1
1.16
- -
Book Value per Share
10.76
11.64
9.62
9.03
9.76
8.48
7.7
5.45
5.73
3.55
2.39
4.22
4.67
5.21
Tangible Book Value per Share
4.65
4.95
3.03
1.69
2.33
1.23
0.23
-4.75
-5.35
-7.42
-7.56
-6.83
-6.79
-12.59
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
199
200
199
197
196
198
197
195
195
194
192
188
192
194
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
5,830
5,883
5,712
5,985
6,349
6,706
6,600
5,604
6,405
6,642
6,622
6,794
6,945
- -
Operating Margin (%)
15.64
16
14.39
13.63
14.08
13.87
12.3
13.03
15.25
13.46
12.79
13.35
13.78
- -
Depreciation Expense
292
298
295
305
309
316
487
449
497
503
487
471
466
- -
Net Income, GAAP
600
629
549
543
621
643
660
480
613
588
553
581
668
- -
Effective Tax Rate (%)
27
26
25.03
23.99
21.97
24.01
30.97
31.94
29.11
25.8
25.56
26.21
25.47
- -
Profit Margin (%)
10.29
10.69
9.61
9.07
9.78
9.59
10
8.57
9.57
8.85
8.35
8.55
9.62
- -
Working Capital
1,283
1,774
1,425
1,123
1,559
1,326
1,186
476
785
373
550
321
1,206
-163
LT Debt
1,293
1,672
1,722
1,719
2,090
2,112
2,689
2,860
3,370
3,275
3,424
3,109
3,908
3,691
Total Equity
2,212
2,403
1,981
1,853
2,005
1,743
1,595
1,134
1,202
763
528
877
995
1,123
Return on Invested Capital (%)
19.33
18.18
14.64
15.73
17.98
17.25
17.35
11.53
13.87
13.03
12.52
13.63
14.06
- -
Return on Capital (%)
17.03
16.37
13.09
13.53
15.7
14.78
14.91
10.26
12.05
11.31
11.06
12.19
12.69
- -
Return on Common Equity (%)
28.55
28.14
25.94
29.52
33.64
35.85
41.48
37.3
56.32
65.37
96.93
92.52
78.68
- -

Capital Structure

CHF

•

in mil. unless spec.
Jun'25
Dec'25
Jun'26
ST Debt
1,311
989
1,525
LT Borrowings
2,849
3,505
3,263
LT Finance Leases
376
403
428
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
194
193
193
Market Capitalization
15,582
17,547
18,100

Working Capital

CHF

•

in mil. unless spec.
Jun'25
Dec'25
Jun'26
Total Current Assets
3,392
3,935
3,223
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
1,693
2,330
1,300
Accounts Receivable, Net
957
980
1,100
Inventories
54
55
61
Total Current Liabilities
2,995
2,729
3,386
Payables & Accruals
- -
- -
- -
ST Debt
1,311
989
1,525
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

CHF

•

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
-3.05%
3.65%
13.45%
Free Cash Flow
4.56%
1.83%
-0.51%
Net Income, GAAP
2.99%
7.54%
14.97%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
2.23%
4.5%
2.22%
Total Cash Common Dividend
- -
- -
7.25%

Semi-annual Revenue

CHF

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

H1
H2
FY
2024
- -
- -
6,794
2025
- -
- -
6,945
2026
- -
- -
- -

Semi-annual Earnings Per Share

CHF

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

H1
H2
FY
2024
- -
- -
3.09
2025
- -
- -
3.48
2026
- -
- -
- -

Semi-annual Dividends Per Share

CHF

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

H1
H2
FY
2024
- -
- -
1.1
2025
- -
- -
1.16
2026
- -
- -
- -

Company Description

CEO
Géraldine Picaud
Full Time Employees
102,804
Sector
Commercial services
Industry
Miscellaneous commercial services
Address
1 Place Des Alpes Baar ZG Switzerland 1211
IPO Date
Aug 2, 1996
Website
sgs.com
Business
Sgs S.A. engages in providing professional services for global quality, safety, and sustainability through its core testing, inspection, verification, and certification activities. The company focuses on offering a comprehensive suite of services that include product testing and analysis, certification and compliance assurance, inspection and auditing, GxP and regulatory support, quality management and supply chain verification, environmental and social governance assessments, and risk management advisory. Sgs operates across multiple business lines such as Consumer Testing, Industrial Testing, Life Sciences, Animal Health, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Minerals and Metals, Oil and Gas, and Public Sector services, delivering solutions to industries including consumer products, manufacturing, energy, mining, chemicals, healthcare, and government entities. The company provides standardized and bespoke testing protocols, quality seals and certifications, inspection regimes, certification marks, and advisory services to help clients manage compliance, ensure product safety, validate performance, and strengthen governance. Latest major company changes include strategic partnerships and alliances to expand capabilities in digital testing and data analytics; acquisitions and integrations to broaden sector expertise and geographic reach; launches of new service lines such as advanced materials testing, cybersecurity and data integrity assessments, and sustainability-focused certifications; reorganizations to optimize global service delivery and operating efficiency; and significant expansions in high-growth regions to support international client bases. Industry and business segments span product testing and certification, verification services, and advisory solutions across consumer, industrial, life sciences, and institutional clients. Target customers include manufacturers, retailers, healthcare providers, governments, and financial institutions seeking third-party assurance, risk mitigation, and compliance support. Geographic operations cover a global footprint with activity in Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, and other regions, supported by a network of laboratories, field offices, and certification centers. The company reports through its parent corporate structure, with subsidiaries and affiliate entities enabling specialized capabilities and geographic deployment. Founding year and headquarters location are referenced in the broader corporate history of Sgs S.A., underscoring its long-standing role as a leading provider of independent assurance and testing services.

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