The company has issued more shares over this period, which dilutes each existing shareholder’s stake.
Diluted shares outstanding: 1.88B (2021) → 1.93B (2025)
SGS S.A. is a leading global company specializing in inspection, verification, testing, certification, and quality assurance services. Its extensive operations span across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the Americas, and the Asia Pacific region. The organization structures its diverse offerings into five core segments: Connectivity & Products, Health & Nutrition, Industries & Environment, Natural Resources, and Knowledge. The company provides a wide array of services, including laboratory analysis, detailed product inspection, expert consulting, process assessment, and both technical and transactional support. It also delivers cutting-edge digital solutions, such as cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT) integration, digital platform development, and mobile application services. Furthermore, SGS offers tailored testing, inspection, and certification solutions for critical sectors like crop science, food, health science, and cosmetics and hygiene. Its capabilities extend to on-site field services, comprehensive technical assessments, and advisory support. The firm is also involved in services concerning industrial operations, public health and safety, environmental testing, and fulfilling public mandates. Additional services encompass various certification programs, professional training, supply chain integrity assurance, specialized technical consulting, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) assurance. SGS also provides solutions in laboratory outsourcing, commodities logistics, geochemistry, metallurgy, sustainability guidance, and market intelligence. SGS serves a broad and diverse client base across numerous industries, including agriculture and food, chemicals, construction, consumer goods and retail, energy, industrial manufacturing, life sciences, mining, oil and gas, the public sector, and transportation. Established in 1878, SGS S.A. maintains its global headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
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+9.9% YoY
YoY Growth Rate
Slow revenue growth
+0.0% YoY
YoY Growth Rate
Slow EPS growth
CHF 0/ year
0.0% of revenue
Below sector average (4%)
Research and development spending
Cash flow positive
CHF 1.3B cash & investments
Quarterly Free Cash Flow
↑ Burn rate improving
Company generates more cash than it spends — no dilution risk from fundraising
SGS S.A. is growing revenue at 10% year-over-year. The Winston Score measures business quality today — these growth metrics show what could matter tomorrow.
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ROIC between 15% and 25%. Every dollar invested in the business earns 15 to 25 cents back per year.
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Single-digit earnings growth — steady but not exciting.
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FCF margin between 10% and 20%. Every $100 in sales becomes $10 to $20 in real cash.
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Interest coverage above 8. Profits cover interest many times over.
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P/E above the market average. People are paying up for expected growth.
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Standard yield zone for stable dividend payers. A meaningful piece of total return.
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