SGS S.A.

$ 90.86 -0.59 %

Established in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1878, SGS SA is a prominent global provider specializing in inspection, verification, testing, certification, and quality assurance services. Its extensive operations reach across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the Americas, and the Asia Pacific, structured into five main divisions: Connectivity & Products, Health & Nutrition, Industries & Environment, Natural Resources, and Knowledge. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including laboratory analysis, product scrutiny, consulting, process evaluation, and technical assistance. SGS also delivers cutting-edge digital solutions, such as cybersecurity, Internet of Things integration, digital platforms, and mobile applications. It provides specialized testing, inspection, and certification for critical industries like crop science, food, health science, and cosmetics, complemented by field services, technical assessments, and advisory expertise. Furthermore, SGS addresses industrial, public health, safety, and environmental testing requirements, often fulfilling public mandates. Its additional offerings span certification, training programs, supply chain integrity assurance, technical consulting, and ESG assurance services. The company also handles laboratory outsourcing, commodities logistics, geochemistry, metallurgy, sustainability initiatives, and market intelligence. SGS's diverse clientele includes sectors such as agriculture and food, chemicals, construction, consumer and retail, energy, industrial manufacturing, life sciences, mining, oil and gas, public institutions, and transportation.

CEO: Geraldine J. Picaud - https://www.sgs.com

Price objectif

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Recommandation

Buy

DCF

$ 97.22

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SGSN.SW vs S&P500

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Quick ratio

1.42

suggests a healthy liquidity position, showing that the company can likely meet its short-term obligations.

P/E ratio

26.26

is considered reasonable, suggesting that the company has a valuation in line with its current profits.

EPS

3.46

is the net profit of a company divided by the number of outstanding shares, indicating the profit earned per share.

ROE

66.28 %

is generally considered excellent, indicating that the company is generating strong profits with its equity.

ROIC

9.83 %

generates a return higher than the cost of its capital, thereby creating value for its investors.

WACC

6.00

is a company's average cost of capital, weighted by the proportion of debt and equity in its financing. It represents the minimum return the company must generate to satisfy its investors.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio

5.88

means it relies more on debt, which can increase financial risk.

Free cash flow per share

4.20

is a measure of a company's financial flexibility that is determined by dividing free cash flow by the total number of shares outstanding.

Dividend payout ratio

21.72 %

indicates that the company is retaining a large portion of its profits to reinvest in growth

Earnings per share

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Financials

Piotroski score
6 indicates moderate financial health
Altman score
4.52 indicates good financial health and low risk of bankruptcy
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Cash / Debt

Cash Ratio
0.85 indicates that the company has a moderate ability to cover its short-term debts with its cash
Debt Ratio
0.67 indicates a moderate level of debt, which is generally acceptable but may present some risk
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Free Cash Flow

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Earnings Per Share (annual)

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Sales

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