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SGS AGSGSOF +0.71%82 FCF Margin % is 18.59% as of Dec. 2025, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 12.74. 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 1,069 Business Services companies, SGS AG ranks better than 81.01% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. SGS AG's Free Cash Flow for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $822 Mil. SGS AG's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $4,421 Mil. Therefore, SGS AG's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 18.59%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SGS AG's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SGSOF'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.55 Med: 12.74 Max: 16.54
Current: 13.99
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of SGS AG was 16.54%. The lowest was 10.55%. And the median was 12.74%.
SGSOF's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 81.01% of 1069
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.42
vs SGSOF: 13.99
SGS AG FCF Margin % Related Terms
SGS AG FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SGS AG's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, SGS AG's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SGS AG's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 FCF Margin % of 18.59% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on SGS AG and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 12.74. Over the past decade, SGS AG's FCF Margin % has ranged from 10.55 to 16.54. According to the industry distribution chart, SGS AG ranks #203 out of 1069 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 19%.
Is SGS AG's FCF Margin % too high?
SGS AG's current FCF Margin % of 18.59% is 46% above median its 10-year median of 12.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.55 to a high of 16.54. The Business Services industry median FCF Margin % is 3.42. SGS AG's value of 18.59% is 443.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SGS AG ranks #203 out of 1069 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 FCF Margin % compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, SGS AG ranks #203 out of 1069 companies for FCF Margin %. This places SGS AG in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.42. SGS AG's value of 18.59% is 443.6% above this benchmark. Historically, SGS AG's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 10.55 to 16.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.74 vs. the industry median of 3.42, 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 FCF Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.42, based on 1,069 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SGS AG's current FCF Margin % of 18.59% is 443.6% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on SGS AG and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SGS AG's current FCF Margin % is 18.59%, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 12.74. 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 FCF Margin % is 18.59%, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 12.74 and 443.6% above the Business Services industry median of 3.42. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SGS AG (SGSOF), the current FCF Margin % is 18.59% 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 $108.40.
GuruFocus considers SGS AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SGSOF:
FCF Margin %: 18.59% (46% above median its 10-year median of 12.74)
GF Value™: $108.40 vs. price of $117.63 (8.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 443.6% above the Business Services median (#203 of 1069)
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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