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SGSN.SW

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SGS SA · Industrials · Switzerland · $22.8B · Avg Vol: $31M/d

63
StockRank
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Q
67
V
37
M
54
P/E (TTM)
26.8x
ROE
76.3%
D/E
4.6x
Dividend %
3.5%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

SGS SA is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing, and certification (IVTC) company, providing a comprehensive range of services across various industries globally. Its competitive moat is built on its extensive global network of laboratories and offices, deep industry expertise, and trusted reputation for impartiality and quality, making it an indispensable partner for ensuring compliance and safety. SGS is a global market leader, benefiting from increasing regulatory scrutiny and demand for independent assurance.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (CHF)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue6.6B6.6B6.8B6.9B1.5%7.2B7.6B8.1B7.8%
EPS (CHF)3.022.883.103.484.8%3.413.754.068.0%
Shares191.9M192.0M188.9M193.1M+0.7%197.6M
Debt4.4B4.4B3.9B4.9B3.3%5.2B
Equity682.0M459.0M797.0M901.0M9.7%
Op CF1.0B1.1B1.2B1.2B5.9%1.3B
Inv CF-369.0M-242.0M-393.0M-310.0M
Fin CF-448.0M-839.0M-1.2B289.0M
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PRICE (1Y)-5.8%
112114117119121Jul 29Aug 19Sep 9
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$113.42
RSI (14)
45.4
52W High
$121.76
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
67
ROIC
20.1%88.0
ROE
76.3%99.1
GP/Assets
39.1%87.0
Op. Margin
13.1%71.4
FCF/Assets
10.2%85.3
Piotroski
534.1
Int. Cover
13.7x57.8
D/E Ratio
4.64x2.0
Current Ratio
0.95x11.0
Value
37
P/E (TTM)
26.8x36.5
EV/EBITDA
16.9x34.1
P/FCF
22.1x49.6
P/B
17.9x2.8
P/S
2.5x34.0
Div Yield
3.5%71.9
Momentum
54
52W High %
93%87.3
RS 6M
-3%63.0
SMA 50/200
1.05x67.3
EPS Rev 4W
+0.4%22.4
EPS Rev 12W
-2.0%19.4
EPS Improve
+31%42.1
Q Growth
-2%34.6

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$22.8B
P/E (Forward)
20.4x
Gross Margin
44.2%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of SGSN.SW are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
SGSN.SWSGS SA(you)$22.8B63Hold
DKSH.SWDKSH Holding AG$5.3B76Buy
VACN.SWVAT Group AG$22.3B65Hold
SCHP.SWSchindler Holding AG$34.9B66Buy
KNIN.SWKuehne + Nagel International AG$32.3B69Buy
GEBN.SWGeberit AG$23.1B50Hold
BEAN.SWBELIMO Holding AG$13.4B71Buy
SUN.SWSulzer AG$6.7B59Hold
GF.SWGeorg Fischer AG$5.7B57Hold
ABB.STABB Ltd$178.9B64Hold

Peer medians: ROE 12.4% · P/E 24.8x · Gross margin 47.1%

SGS SA (SGSN.SW): Stock Score Summary

SGS SA (SGSN.SW) has a MoatMap StockRank of 63/100 based on Quality (67/100), Value (37/100), and Momentum (54/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

SGS SA is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing, and certification (IVTC) company, providing a comprehensive range of services across various industries globally. Its competitive moat is built on its extensive global network of laboratories and offices, deep industry expertise, and trusted reputation for impartiality and quality, making it an indispensable partner for ensuring compliance and safety. SGS is a global market leader, benefiting from increasing regulatory scrutiny and demand for independent assurance.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$113.42
Market Cap$22.8B
P/E (TTM)26.77
P/E (Forward)20.40
Price/Book17.86
Return on Equity76.3%
Return on Invested Capital20.1%
Debt/Equity4.64x
Gross Margin44.2%
Operating Margin13.1%
Revenue Growth7.6%
Dividend Yield3.5%
Free Cash Flow$1.0B

SGS SA operates in the Consulting Services industry, part of the Industrials sector (Switzerland).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SGS SA’s (SGSN.SW) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for SGS SA (SGSN.SW) is 63/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (67), Value (37), and Momentum (54) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does SGS SA have an economic moat?
SGS SA (SGSN.SW) has a Quality factor score of 67/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is SGS SA a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for SGS SA (SGSN.SW) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 63/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is SGS SA in?
SGS SA (SGSN.SW) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Consulting Services industry (Switzerland).