SGS SA
SIX:SGSN

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Price: 84.52 CHF -1.1% Market Closed
Market Cap: CHf16.5B

EV/EBITDA

12.3
Current
12%
Cheaper
vs 3-y average of 13.8

Enterprise Value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) ratio compares a company`s total enterprise value to its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company`s earnings, including both equity and debt.

EV/EBITDA
12.3
=
Enterprise Value
CHf20.2B
/
EBITDA
CHf1.5B

Enterprise Value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) ratio compares a company`s total enterprise value to its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company`s earnings, including both equity and debt.

EV/EBITDA
12.3
=
Enterprise Value
CHf20.2B
/
EBITDA
CHf1.5B

Valuation Scenarios

SGS SA is trading below its 3-year average

If EV/EBITDA returns to its 3-Year Average (13.8), the stock would be worth CHf95.51 (13% upside from current price).

Statistics
Positive Scenarios
3/4
Maximum Downside
-27%
Maximum Upside
+13%
Average Downside
0%
Scenario EV/EBITDA Value Implied Price Upside/Downside
Current Multiple 12.3 CHf84.52
0%
3-Year Average 13.8 CHf95.51
+13%
5-Year Average 13.4 CHf92.25
+9%
Industry Average 8.9 CHf61.57
-27%
Country Average 12.7 CHf87.61
+4%

Forward EV/EBITDA
Today’s price vs future ebitda

Today's Enterprise Value EBITDA Forward EV/EBITDA
CHf20.2B
/
Jan 2026
CHf1.5B
=
12.3
Current
CHf20.2B
/
Dec 2026
CHf1.7B
=
11.7
Forward
CHf20.2B
/
Dec 2027
CHf1.8B
=
10.9
Forward
CHf20.2B
/
Dec 2028
CHf1.9B
=
10.4
Forward

Forward EV/EBITDA shows whether today’s EV/EBITDA still looks high or low once future ebitda are taken into account.

Peer Comparison

All Multiples
EV/EBITDA
P/E
All Countries
Close
Market Cap EV/EBITDA P/E
CH
SGS SA
SIX:SGSN
16.5B CHF 12.3 24.6
UK
Relx PLC
LSE:REL
49B GBP 14.7 23.7
UK
IHS Markit Ltd
F:0M3
37.9B EUR 26.9 36.5
CA
Thomson Reuters Corp
TSX:TRI
55B CAD 13.8 26.1
IE
Experian PLC
LSE:EXPN
25.1B GBP 13.4 24.6
US
Verisk Analytics Inc
NASDAQ:VRSK
24.6B USD 15.1 27.1
US
Equifax Inc
NYSE:EFX
20.6B USD 13 29.4
US
Leidos Holdings Inc
NYSE:LDOS
18.5B USD 9.1 12.7
US
UL Solutions Inc
NYSE:ULS
18.1B USD 0 0
NL
Wolters Kluwer NV
AEX:WKL
15B EUR 9.2 11.5
US
CoStar Group Inc
NASDAQ:CSGP
15.2B USD 76.4 2 175.5
EV/EBITDA Multiple
EBITDA Growth EV/EBITDA to Growth
CH
SGS SA
SIX:SGSN
Average EV/EBITDA: 20.4
12.3
10%
1.2
UK
Relx PLC
LSE:REL
14.7
9%
1.6
UK
I
IHS Markit Ltd
F:0M3
26.9
N/A N/A
CA
Thomson Reuters Corp
TSX:TRI
13.8
11%
1.3
IE
Experian PLC
LSE:EXPN
13.4
10%
1.3
US
Verisk Analytics Inc
NASDAQ:VRSK
15.1
8%
1.9
US
Equifax Inc
NYSE:EFX
13
14%
0.9
US
Leidos Holdings Inc
NYSE:LDOS
9.1
3%
3
US
U
UL Solutions Inc
NYSE:ULS
Not Available
11%
N/A
NL
Wolters Kluwer NV
AEX:WKL
9.2
6%
1.5
US
CoStar Group Inc
NASDAQ:CSGP
76.4
90%
0.8
P/E Multiple
Earnings Growth PEG
CH
SGS SA
SIX:SGSN
Average P/E: 239.2
24.6
12%
2
UK
Relx PLC
LSE:REL
23.7
16%
1.5
UK
I
IHS Markit Ltd
F:0M3
36.5
N/A N/A
CA
Thomson Reuters Corp
TSX:TRI
26.1
20%
1.3
IE
Experian PLC
LSE:EXPN
24.6
20%
1.2
US
Verisk Analytics Inc
NASDAQ:VRSK
27.1
12%
2.3
US
Equifax Inc
NYSE:EFX
29.4
32%
0.9
US
Leidos Holdings Inc
NYSE:LDOS
12.7
7%
1.8
US
U
UL Solutions Inc
NYSE:ULS
Not Available
20%
N/A
NL
Wolters Kluwer NV
AEX:WKL
11.5
7%
1.6
US
CoStar Group Inc
NASDAQ:CSGP
2 175.5
412%
5.3

Market Distribution

In line with most companies in Switzerland
Percentile
45th
Based on 1 007 companies
45th percentile
12.3
Low
0 — 9.2
Typical Range
9.2 — 20.5
High
20.5 —
Distribution Statistics
Switzerland
Min 0
30th Percentile 9.2
Median 12.7
70th Percentile 20.5
Max 1 129.6

SGS SA
Glance View

SGS SA, a stalwart in the world of inspection, verification, testing, and certification, stands as a global beacon for quality and integrity. Originating from Geneva, Switzerland, this company has evolved since its inception in 1878 into a pivotal player in ensuring that products meet the regulatory standards and expectations of markets worldwide. With a sprawling network that touches nearly every part of the globe, SGS acts as a conductor in the symphony of international trade, offering services that range from inspecting the quality of commodities to verifying the authenticity of high-tech equipment. Their business model is hinged on a deeply-rooted commitment to precision and credibility, which engenders trust among businesses and consumers alike. Generating revenue through its comprehensive and diversified suite of services, SGS thrives by addressing the intricate and varied needs of different industries. Its proficiency extends across sectors such as agriculture, minerals, oil and gas, consumer goods, and industrial manufacturing, among others. By offering services such as laboratory analysis, audits, certification, and training, SGS provides invaluable assurance to stakeholders that the goods and operations meet necessary compliance and quality benchmarks. The company's strength lies in its ability to adapt and innovate, ensuring that its offerings keep pace with evolving regulatory demands and technological advancements, thereby maintaining its position as a linchpin in global commerce.

SGSN Intrinsic Value
114.2 CHF
Undervaluation 26%
Intrinsic Value
Price CHf84.52
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