SGSOF (SGS AG) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jul. 23, 2026)

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82 GF Score
Price $117.63
GF Value $108.40
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is SGS AG Moat Score?

SGS AG SGSOF +0.71% 82 Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 23, 2026. 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 1,092 Business Services companies, SGS AG ranks better than 99.82% on this metric.

SGS AG has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

SGS AG has Wide Moat: SGS AG possesses a wide moat with strong market leadership and significant regulatory barriers. The company benefits from a superior distribution network and durable cost advantages. Its brand strength and customer loyalty are robust, providing a clear and durable competitive advantage.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes SGS AG might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

SGS AG  (OTCPK:SGSOF) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

SGS AG Moat Score Related Terms

SGSOF vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Moat Score Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, SGS AG's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, SGS AG's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SGS AG's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
SGS AG (SGSOF) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jul. 23, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, SGS AG ranks #2 out of 1092 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is SGS AG's Moat Score too high?
SGS AG's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, SGS AG ranks #2 out of 1092 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 Moat Score compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, SGS AG ranks #2 out of 1092 companies for Moat Score. This places SGS AG in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Business Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. SGS AG's current Moat Score is 7. 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 Moat Score is 7. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SGS AG (SGSOF), the current Moat Score is 7 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:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: $108.40 vs. price of $117.63 (8.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 7 warning signs

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.

SGS AG Business Description

Address Zugerstrasse 57, Baar, CHE, CH- 6340
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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