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SGS AGSGSOF +0.71%82 EV-to-EBITDA is 14.04 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 14.35. GuruFocus rates SGSOF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $108.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 902 Business Services companies, SGS AG ranks worse than 77.16% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, SGS AG's enterprise value is $26,233 Mil.
SGS AG's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,869 Mil. Therefore, SGS AG's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 14.04.
The historical rank and industry rank for SGS AG's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SGSOF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.45 Med: 14.35 Max: 18.94
Current: 14.31
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of SGS AG was 18.94. The lowest was 10.45. And the median was 14.35.
SGSOF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 77.16% of 902
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.81
vs SGSOF: 14.31
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
As of today (2026-07-23), SGS AG's stock price is $117.63.
SGS AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $4.301. Therefore, SGS AG's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 27.35.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
SGS AG (OTCPK:SGSOF) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
SGS AG's share price for today is $117.63.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. SGS AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $4.301.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for SGS AG's EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, SGS AG's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SGS AG's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
SGS AG's current Enterprise Value is $26,233 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. SGS AG's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,869 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-EBITDA of 14.04 as of Jul. 23, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on SGS AG. This is near median its historical median of 14.35. Over the past decade, SGS AG's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 10.45 to 18.94. According to the industry distribution chart, SGS AG ranks #696 out of 902 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 77.2%.
Is SGS AG's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
SGS AG's current EV-to-EBITDA of 14.04 is near median its 10-year median of 14.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.45 to a high of 18.94. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.81. SGS AG's value of 14.04 is 79.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SGS AG ranks #696 out of 902 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-EBITDA compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, SGS AG ranks #696 out of 902 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places SGS AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.81. SGS AG's value of 14.04 is 79.8% above this benchmark. Historically, SGS AG's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 10.45 to 18.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.35 vs. the industry median of 7.81, 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-EBITDA for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 7.81, based on 902 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SGS AG's current EV-to-EBITDA of 14.04 is 79.8% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on SGS AG. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SGS AG's current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.04, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.35. 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 $108.40, compared to a current price of $117.63 — trading 8.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.04, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.35 and 79.8% above the Business Services industry median of 7.81. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SGS AG (SGSOF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.04 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 $108.40.
GuruFocus considers SGS AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SGSOF:
EV-to-EBITDA: 14.04 (near median its 10-year median of 14.35)
GF Value™: $108.40 vs. price of $117.63 (8.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 79.8% above the Business Services median (#696 of 902)
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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