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SGS AGSGSOF +0.71%82 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $4.30 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates SGSOF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $108.42 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 809 Business Services companies, SGS AG ranks worse than 50.68% on this metric.
SGS AG's EPS (Basic) for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $2.31.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $4.33.
SGS AG's EPS without NRI for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $2.61.
Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $4.74.
During the past 12 months, SGS AG's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 4.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 7.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 9.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 1.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, SGS AG's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 51.60% per year. The lowest was -13.70% per year. And the median was 4.45% per year.
SGS AG (OTCPK:SGSOF) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
SGS AG Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
SGS AG Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SGS AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
SGSOF vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, SGS AG's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
SGS AG PE Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, SGS AG's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SGS AG's PE Ratio falls into.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
SGS AG's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $4.30
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $4.30 mean?
SGS AG (SGSOF) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $4.30 as of Dec. 2025. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on SGS AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SGS AG ranks #410 out of 809 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 50.7%.
Is SGS AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
SGS AG's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $4.30. The Business Services industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.70. SGS AG's value of $4.30 is 44.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SGS AG ranks #410 out of 809 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SGS AG has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SGS AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, SGS AG ranks #410 out of 809 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places SGS AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.70. SGS AG's value of $4.30 is 44.2% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Business Services company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Business Services companies is 7.70, based on 809 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SGS AG's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $4.30 is 44.2% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on SGS AG and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SGS AG's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $4.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SGS AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SGS AG (SGSOF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $108.42, compared to a current price of $117.63 — trading 8.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $4.30 and 44.2% below the Business Services industry median of 7.70. SGS AG's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SGS AG (SGSOF), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $4.30 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is SGS AG (SGSOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SGS AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $117.63 is trading 8.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $108.42.
GuruFocus considers SGS AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SGSOF:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $4.30
GF Value™: $108.42 vs. price of $117.63 (8.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.2% below the Business Services median (#410 of 809)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGSOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Switzerland-listed SGS is the largest and one of the oldest companies in the testing, inspection, and certification industry. The company's primary activities involve testing products and materials, inspecting sites/industrial equipment, and certifying products and systems to ensure global/company standards. SGS is one of only three TIC companies operating globally across agriculture, food, life sciences, and transportation services. SGS was first listed in 1981 and employs almost 100,000 people worldwide.
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