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SGS AGSGSOF +0.71%82 EV-to-EBIT is 20.65 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 21.10. 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 853 Business Services companies, SGS AG ranks worse than 77.49% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, SGS AG's Enterprise Value is $26,638 Mil.
SGS AG's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,290 Mil. Therefore, SGS AG's EV-to-EBIT for today is 20.65.
The historical rank and industry rank for SGS AG's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
SGSOF'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.83 Med: 21.1 Max: 31.36
Current: 20.73
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of SGS AG was 31.36. The lowest was 15.83. And the median was 21.10.
SGSOF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than 77.49% of 853
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 11.25
vs SGSOF: 20.73
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
SGS AG's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $24,781 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. SGS AG's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,290 Mil.
* 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.
SGS AG EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
SGS AG EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SGS AG's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Consulting Services subindustry, SGS AG's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, SGS AG's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SGS AG's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
SGS AG's current Enterprise Value is $26,638 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. SGS AG's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,290 Mil.
* 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.
SGS AG (SGSOF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 20.65 as of Jul. 23, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on SGS AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 21.10. Over the past decade, SGS AG's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 15.83 to 31.36. According to the industry distribution chart, SGS AG ranks #661 out of 853 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 77.5%.
Is SGS AG's EV-to-EBIT too high?
SGS AG's current EV-to-EBIT of 20.65 is near median its 10-year median of 21.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.83 to a high of 31.36. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.25. SGS AG's value of 20.65 is 83.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SGS AG ranks #661 out of 853 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, SGS AG ranks #661 out of 853 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places SGS AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.25. SGS AG's value of 20.65 is 83.6% above this benchmark. Historically, SGS AG's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 15.83 to 31.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.10 vs. the industry median of 11.25, SGS AG has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Business Services companies is 11.25, based on 853 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SGS AG's current EV-to-EBIT of 20.65 is 83.6% above 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on SGS AG and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SGS AG's current EV-to-EBIT is 20.65, which is near median its own 10-year median of 21.10. 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 EV-to-EBIT is 20.65, which is near median its 10-year median of 21.10 and 83.6% above the Business Services industry median of 11.25. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SGS AG (SGSOF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 20.65 as of Jul. 23, 2026. 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:
EV-to-EBIT: 20.65 (near median its 10-year median of 21.10)
GF Value™: $108.42 vs. price of $117.63 (8.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83.6% above the Business Services median (#661 of 853)
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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