SGS SA
EURO STOXX 600SGSN.SW/Industrials · Consulting Services/SIX
Dividend Yield
3.56%
CHF 3.20 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
SGSN.SW's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 22.9% fcf payout ratio & 29.1% cfo payout ratio. Areas of concern: 92.5% earnings payout ratio & 492.2 debt-to-equity. The dividend has been growing at a 267.10% 5-year CAGR.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- FCF Payout Ratio: 22.9%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
- CFO Payout Ratio: 29.1%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
- Interest Coverage: 13.7xEarnings cover interest payments many times over.
Risks
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 92.5%High earnings payout ratio leaves little safety margin.
- Debt-to-Equity: 492.2Debt-to-equity is elevated for the sector.
Payout & Coverage
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Very SafeDividend Track Record
Very SafeAbout SGS SA
SGS SA is a Swiss multinational company and the global leader in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services. Founded in 1878 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, it supports international trade by verifying the quantity, quality, and compliance of goods in sectors like agriculture, minerals, petroleum, consumer products, oil and gas, mining, automotive, food, and life sciences. SGS SA operates through five key divisions: connectivity and products, health and nutrition, industries and environment, natural resources, and knowledge, leading in three of these areas. With approximately 99,500 employees across 2,650 offices and laboratories worldwide, the company ensures products, processes, systems, and services meet health, safety, regulatory, and sustainability standards for governments, businesses, and institutions. Recognized for integrity and innovation, SGS SA plays a critical role in fostering trust, facilitating safer global commerce, and advancing environmental and quality benchmarks in diverse industries from manufacturing to transportation.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
3.56%
Annual Dividend
CHF 3.20
Frequency
Annual
Payout Ratio
92.49%
FCF Payout Ratio
22.93%
52-Week Range
CHF 79.68 - CHF 97.48
Dividend History (2016–2025)
SGSN.SW annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
SGSN.SW earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
April 2, 2026
Last Payment Date
April 24, 2025
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
773.58%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
267.10%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
94.64%
3-Year Total Growth
66566.67%
5-Year Total Growth
66566.67%
10-Year Total Growth
77948.78%
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