SGS SA (CH:SGSN)
:SGSN
SGSN Stock Chart & Stats
CHF94.44
-CHF5.00(-5.38%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
CHF94.44
-CHF5.00(-5.38%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeCHF71.12 - CHF97.48
Previous CloseN/A
Volume627.08K
Average Volume (3M)343.65K
Market Cap
CHF16.33B
Enterprise ValueCHF19.21B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)CHF2.33B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)CHF5.30B
Price to Earnings (P/E)25.2
Beta0.77
Next Earnings
Jul 29, 2026EPS Estimate
1.81Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.53%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.00
Shares Outstanding194,777,280
10 Day Avg. Volume319,408
30 Day Avg. Volume343,653
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.00
Price to Book (P/B)18.69
Price to Sales (P/S)2.43
P/FCF Ratio17.40
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
CHF95.17Price Target Upside0.77% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)4.11
Revenue Forecast (FY)CHF7.49B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationConsistently strong operating cash flow and high free cash flow provide durable internal funding for dividends, capex, and disciplined M&A. Reliable cash conversion reduces dependence on external financing and supports multi-year investment in digital, sustainability and bolt-on acquisitions.
Broad-based Organic Growth And M&ADiverse, multi-regional organic growth across divisions, combined with targeted bolt-on M&A (ATS + seven add-ons ~CHF190m), strengthens market position and revenue resilience. This mix of organic and strategic acquisitions supports sustainable top-line expansion and geography diversification over years.
Operational Efficiency And High ROICA 16% AOI floor, visible procurement/efficiency savings and a 24% ROIC indicate durable margin and capital efficiency advantages. Ongoing efficiency programs and disciplined margin reinvestment can sustain competitive returns and finance growth while protecting long‑term profitability.
Bears Say
High Leverage And Thin EquityMaterial debt levels and relatively thin equity limit financial flexibility and increase refinancing and covenant risk. Elevated leverage constrains the balance sheet's ability to absorb shocks, reduces optionality for opportunistic investments and makes cash generation more critical for deleveraging.
Significant Foreign-exchange ExposurePersistent currency headwinds materially distort reported growth and margins. Over multiple quarters FX volatility can erode earnings visibility and make planning for margins, pricing and cross-border M&A more challenging, requiring ongoing hedging or operational offsets.
Segment/region Variability And Timing RiskUneven performance across businesses and phased realization of procurement and M&A synergies creates execution and timing risk. This limits near-term margin predictability and means some efficiency gains and acquisition benefits may materialize slowly over multiple reporting periods.
SGS SA News
SGSN FAQ
What was SGS SA’s price range in the past 12 months?
SGS SA lowest stock price was CHF71.12 and its highest was CHF97.48 in the past 12 months.
What is SGS SA’s market cap?
SGS SA’s market cap is CHF16.33B.
When is SGS SA’s upcoming earnings report date?
SGS SA’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 29, 2026 which is in 114 days.
How were SGS SA’s earnings last quarter?
SGS SA released its earnings results on Feb 11, 2026. The company reported CHF2.003 earnings per share for the quarter, the consensus estimate of CHF2.003 by CHF0.
Is SGS SA overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts SGS SA’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does SGS SA pay dividends?
SGS SA pays a Annually dividend of CHF3.2 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.53%. See more information on SGS SA dividends here
What is SGS SA’s EPS estimate?
SGS SA’s EPS estimate is 1.81.
How many shares outstanding does SGS SA have?
SGS SA has 194,777,280 shares outstanding.
What happened to SGS SA’s price movement after its last earnings report?
SGS SA reported an EPS of CHF2.003 in its last earnings report, expectations of CHF2.003. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.844%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of SGS SA?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CH:SGSN
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Company Description
SGS SA
SGS SA provides inspection, verification, testing, certification, and quality assurance services in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the Americas, and the Asia Pacific. It operates in five segments: Connectivity & Products, Health & Nutrition, Industries & Environment, Natural Resources and Knowledge. The company provides laboratory testing, product inspection and consulting, process assessment, technical and transactional assistance; digital solutions, which include cybersecurity, the internet of things, digital platform, and mobile application services. In addition, it offers a range of testing, inspection and certification solutions for the crop science, food, health science, and cosmetics and hygiene industries; field services, technical assessment and advisory services; and services related to industrial, public health and safety, environmental testing, and public mandates. Further, it provides certification, training, supply chain assurance, technical consulting, and ESG assurance services; and laboratory outsourcing, commodities logistics, geochemistry, metallurgy, sustainability, and market intelligence solutions. The company serves the agriculture and food, chemical, construction, consumer and retail, energy, industrial manufacturing, life sciences, mining, oil and gas, public, and transportation sectors. SGS SA was founded in 1878 and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
SGSN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
CHF95.17
▲(0.77% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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