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SGS AGSGSOF +0.71%82 PB Ratio is 20.09 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 15.57. 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 1,047 Business Services companies, SGS AG ranks worse than 98.57% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-07-23), SGS AG's share price is $117.63. SGS AG's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $5.85. Hence, SGS AG's PB Ratio of today is 20.09.
The historical rank and industry rank for SGS AG's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SGSOF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.8 Med: 15.57 Max: 40.46
Current: 20.44
During the past 13 years, SGS AG's highest PB Ratio was 40.46. The lowest was 7.80. And the median was 15.57.
SGSOF's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 98.57% of 1047
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.65
vs SGSOF: 20.44
During the past 12 months, SGS AG's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -5.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -11.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of SGS AG was 20.30% per year. The lowest was -24.00% per year. And the median was -0.10% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
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SGS AG PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SGS AG's PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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 PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, SGS AG's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SGS AG's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
SGS AG's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
SGS AG (SGSOF) has a PB Ratio of 20.09 as of Jul. 23, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on SGS AG and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 15.57. Over the past decade, SGS AG's PB Ratio has ranged from 7.80 to 40.46. According to the industry distribution chart, SGS AG ranks #1032 out of 1047 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 98.6%.
Is SGS AG's PB Ratio too high?
SGS AG's current PB Ratio of 20.09 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 15.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.80 to a high of 40.46. The Business Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.65. SGS AG's value of 20.09 is 1117.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SGS AG ranks #1032 out of 1047 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 PB Ratio compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, SGS AG ranks #1032 out of 1047 companies for PB Ratio. This places SGS AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.65. SGS AG's value of 20.09 is 1117.6% above this benchmark. Historically, SGS AG's own PB Ratio has ranged from 7.80 to 40.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.57 vs. the industry median of 1.65, 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 PB Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.65, based on 1,047 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SGS AG's current PB Ratio of 20.09 is 1117.6% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on SGS AG and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SGS AG's current PB Ratio is 20.09, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 15.57. 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 PB Ratio is 20.09, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 15.57 and 1117.6% above the Business Services industry median of 1.65. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SGS AG (SGSOF), the current PB Ratio is 20.09 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:
PB Ratio: 20.09 (29% above median its 10-year median of 15.57)
GF Value™: $108.40 vs. price of $117.63 (8.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1117.6% above the Business Services median (#1032 of 1047)
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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