SFS Group AG

SWX:SFSN Stock Report

Market Cap: CHF 3.9b

SFS Group Management

Management criteria checks 4/4

SFS Group's CEO is Jens Breu, appointed in Jan 2016, has a tenure of 9.83 years. total yearly compensation is CHF1.36M, comprised of 46% salary and 54% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.092% of the company’s shares, worth CHF3.58M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 6.1 years and 6.6 years respectively.

Key information

Jens Breu

Chief executive officer

CHF 1.4m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage46.02%
CEO tenure9.8yrs
CEO ownership0.09%
Management average tenure6.1yrs
Board average tenure6.6yrs

Recent management updates

There Could Be A Chance SFS Group AG's (VTX:SFSN) CEO Will Have Their Compensation Increased

Apr 20
There Could Be A Chance SFS Group AG's (VTX:SFSN) CEO Will Have Their Compensation Increased

Recent updates

Earnings Working Against SFS Group AG's (VTX:SFSN) Share Price

Nov 11
Earnings Working Against SFS Group AG's (VTX:SFSN) Share Price

SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Oct 24
SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Returns At SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Appear To Be Weighed Down

Sep 19
Returns At SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Appear To Be Weighed Down

SFS Group AG's (VTX:SFSN) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 29% Above Its Share Price

Aug 20
SFS Group AG's (VTX:SFSN) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 29% Above Its Share Price

Little Excitement Around SFS Group AG's (VTX:SFSN) Earnings

Aug 03
Little Excitement Around SFS Group AG's (VTX:SFSN) Earnings

Is SFS Group AG (VTX:SFSN) Potentially Undervalued?

Jul 18
Is SFS Group AG (VTX:SFSN) Potentially Undervalued?

Is SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Using Too Much Debt?

Jun 30
Is SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Using Too Much Debt?
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Expanding into high-growth, innovative sectors and ramping up specialty products supports above-market organic growth and greater margin resilience for SFS Group.

SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Hasn't Managed To Accelerate Its Returns

Jun 15
SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Hasn't Managed To Accelerate Its Returns

Is There An Opportunity With SFS Group AG's (VTX:SFSN) 33% Undervaluation?

Apr 22
Is There An Opportunity With SFS Group AG's (VTX:SFSN) 33% Undervaluation?

What Does SFS Group AG's (VTX:SFSN) Share Price Indicate?

Apr 07
What Does SFS Group AG's (VTX:SFSN) Share Price Indicate?

Does SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Mar 23
Does SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Slowing Rates Of Return At SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Mar 07
Slowing Rates Of Return At SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Leave Little Room For Excitement

SFS Group AG (VTX:SFSN) Looks Inexpensive But Perhaps Not Attractive Enough

Jan 10
SFS Group AG (VTX:SFSN) Looks Inexpensive But Perhaps Not Attractive Enough

Is SFS Group AG (VTX:SFSN) Trading At A 27% Discount?

Dec 23
Is SFS Group AG (VTX:SFSN) Trading At A 27% Discount?

When Should You Buy SFS Group AG (VTX:SFSN)?

Dec 04
When Should You Buy SFS Group AG (VTX:SFSN)?

SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward

Nov 19
SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward

These 4 Measures Indicate That SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Oct 04
These 4 Measures Indicate That SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Is SFS Group AG (VTX:SFSN) Trading At A 39% Discount?

Sep 17
Is SFS Group AG (VTX:SFSN) Trading At A 39% Discount?

SFS Group AG's (VTX:SFSN) Business Is Trailing The Market But Its Shares Aren't

Aug 30
SFS Group AG's (VTX:SFSN) Business Is Trailing The Market But Its Shares Aren't

Is There Now An Opportunity In SFS Group AG (VTX:SFSN)?

Aug 14
Is There Now An Opportunity In SFS Group AG (VTX:SFSN)?

Slowing Rates Of Return At SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Jul 11
Slowing Rates Of Return At SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Does SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Jun 21
Does SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Earnings Working Against SFS Group AG's (VTX:SFSN) Share Price

May 22
Earnings Working Against SFS Group AG's (VTX:SFSN) Share Price

What Is SFS Group AG's (VTX:SFSN) Share Price Doing?

May 01
What Is SFS Group AG's (VTX:SFSN) Share Price Doing?

SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger

Mar 25
SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger

Is SFS Group AG (VTX:SFSN) Trading At A 24% Discount?

Mar 06
Is SFS Group AG (VTX:SFSN) Trading At A 24% Discount?

With EPS Growth And More, SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Makes An Interesting Case

Feb 07
With EPS Growth And More, SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Makes An Interesting Case

When Should You Buy SFS Group AG (VTX:SFSN)?

Jan 12
When Should You Buy SFS Group AG (VTX:SFSN)?

Investors Holding Back On SFS Group AG (VTX:SFSN)

Dec 28
Investors Holding Back On SFS Group AG (VTX:SFSN)

SFS Group's (VTX:SFSN) Returns Have Hit A Wall

Dec 11
SFS Group's (VTX:SFSN) Returns Have Hit A Wall

SFS Group AG's (VTX:SFSN) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 37% Above Its Share Price

Nov 28
SFS Group AG's (VTX:SFSN) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 37% Above Its Share Price

Here's Why We Think SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Is Well Worth Watching

Oct 19
Here's Why We Think SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Is Well Worth Watching

Is SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Using Too Much Debt?

Oct 03
Is SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Using Too Much Debt?

What Does SFS Group AG's (VTX:SFSN) Share Price Indicate?

Sep 17
What Does SFS Group AG's (VTX:SFSN) Share Price Indicate?

SFS Group's (VTX:SFSN) Returns Have Hit A Wall

Sep 04
SFS Group's (VTX:SFSN) Returns Have Hit A Wall

Is SFS Group AG (VTX:SFSN) Trading At A 26% Discount?

Aug 21
Is SFS Group AG (VTX:SFSN) Trading At A 26% Discount?

Do SFS Group's (VTX:SFSN) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Jul 13
Do SFS Group's (VTX:SFSN) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

We Think SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Jun 28
We Think SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

The Returns At SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Aren't Growing

Jun 01
The Returns At SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Aren't Growing

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying SFS Group AG (VTX:SFSN)?

May 18
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying SFS Group AG (VTX:SFSN)?

There Could Be A Chance SFS Group AG's (VTX:SFSN) CEO Will Have Their Compensation Increased

Apr 20
There Could Be A Chance SFS Group AG's (VTX:SFSN) CEO Will Have Their Compensation Increased

With EPS Growth And More, SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Makes An Interesting Case

Apr 02
With EPS Growth And More, SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Makes An Interesting Case

Here's Why SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Mar 19
Here's Why SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At SFS Group (VTX:SFSN)

Feb 12
Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At SFS Group (VTX:SFSN)

Is It Time To Consider Buying SFS Group AG (VTX:SFSN)?

Jan 25
Is It Time To Consider Buying SFS Group AG (VTX:SFSN)?

SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital

Nov 11
SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying SFS Group AG (VTX:SFSN)?

Oct 27
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying SFS Group AG (VTX:SFSN)?

SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Oct 12
SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Broker Revenue Forecasts For SFS Group AG (VTX:SFSN) Are Surging Higher

Sep 09
Broker Revenue Forecasts For SFS Group AG (VTX:SFSN) Are Surging Higher

SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue

Aug 13
SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue

At CHF96.60, Is SFS Group AG (VTX:SFSN) Worth Looking At Closely?

Jul 07
At CHF96.60, Is SFS Group AG (VTX:SFSN) Worth Looking At Closely?

SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital

May 09
SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying SFS Group AG (VTX:SFSN)?

Apr 07
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying SFS Group AG (VTX:SFSN)?

These 4 Measures Indicate That SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Is Using Debt Safely

Mar 24
These 4 Measures Indicate That SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Is Using Debt Safely

Do SFS Group's (VTX:SFSN) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Feb 23
Do SFS Group's (VTX:SFSN) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Returns on Capital Paint A Bright Future For SFS Group (VTX:SFSN)

Dec 25
Returns on Capital Paint A Bright Future For SFS Group (VTX:SFSN)

Is It Too Late To Consider Buying SFS Group AG (VTX:SFSN)?

Dec 12
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying SFS Group AG (VTX:SFSN)?

Is SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) A Risky Investment?

Nov 28
Is SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) A Risky Investment?

Here's Why I Think SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Oct 25
Here's Why I Think SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Why The 21% Return On Capital At SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Should Have Your Attention

Sep 16
Why The 21% Return On Capital At SFS Group (VTX:SFSN) Should Have Your Attention

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Jens Breu's remuneration changed compared to SFS Group's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Jun 30 2025n/an/a

CHF 236m

Mar 31 2025n/an/a

CHF 239m

Dec 31 2024CHF 1mCHF 624k

CHF 241m

Sep 30 2024n/an/a

CHF 246m

Jun 30 2024n/an/a

CHF 252m

Mar 31 2024n/an/a

CHF 259m

Dec 31 2023CHF 1mCHF 628k

CHF 266m

Sep 30 2023n/an/a

CHF 267m

Jun 30 2023n/an/a

CHF 268m

Mar 31 2023n/an/a

CHF 267m

Dec 31 2022CHF 1mCHF 639k

CHF 267m

Sep 30 2022n/an/a

CHF 254m

Jun 30 2022n/an/a

CHF 241m

Mar 31 2022n/an/a

CHF 242m

Dec 31 2021CHF 2mCHF 635k

CHF 244m

Sep 30 2021n/an/a

CHF 253m

Jun 30 2021n/an/a

CHF 263m

Mar 31 2021n/an/a

CHF 223m

Dec 31 2020CHF 1mCHF 570k

CHF 184m

Sep 30 2020n/an/a

CHF 177m

Jun 30 2020n/an/a

CHF 171m

Mar 31 2020n/an/a

CHF 188m

Dec 31 2019CHF 1mCHF 559k

CHF 205m

Sep 30 2019n/an/a

CHF 199m

Jun 30 2019n/an/a

CHF 192m

Mar 31 2019n/an/a

CHF 192m

Dec 31 2018CHF 1mCHF 559k

CHF 193m

Compensation vs Market: Jens's total compensation ($USD1.68M) is about average for companies of similar size in the Swiss market ($USD1.71M).

Compensation vs Earnings: Jens's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.

CEO

Jens Breu (53 yo)

9.8yrs
Tenure
CHF 1,355,051
Compensation

Mr. Jens Breu has been the Chief Executive Officer of SFS Group AG since January 1, 2016 and serves as its Chairman of the Executive Board. He is a Director of Dätwyler IT Infra AG since March 2025. He is...

Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Jens Breu
Chairman of the Executive Board & CEO9.8yrsCHF 1.36m0.092%
CHF 3.6m
Volker Dostmann
CFO & Member of Executive Board5yrsno data0.0080%
CHF 311.5k
Walter Kobler
Head of Medical & Industrial Specials Division and Member of Executive Board11.8yrsno data0.064%
CHF 2.5m
Seng Poo Poh
Head of Electronics Division & Member of Group Executive Board11.8yrsno data0.13%
CHF 5.1m
Urs Langenauer
Head of Automotive Division & Member of Global Executive Board6.3yrsno data0.014%
CHF 548.1k
Iso Raunjak
CHRO, Head of Corporate HR and Communications & Member of Group Executive Board5.8yrsno data0.0060%
CHF 230.8k
Martin Reichenecker
Head of Distribution & Logistics Segment and Member of Group Executive Board3.8yrsno data0.0066%
CHF 257.6k
Thomas Jung
Head of Fastening Systems Segment & Member of Group Executive Board1.8yrsno data0.0051%
CHF 196.7k
6.1yrs
Average Tenure
54yo
Average Age

Experienced Management: SFSN's management team is seasoned and experienced (6.1 years average tenure).

Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Urs Kaufmann
Independent Vice President of the Board13.8yrsCHF 185.90k0.034%
CHF 1.3m
Nick Huber
Non-Executive Director8.6yrsCHF 162.86k0.30%
CHF 11.8m
Thomas Oetterli
Independent Chairman of the Board14.8yrsCHF 474.93k0.037%
CHF 1.4m
Jörg Walther
Independent Non-Executive Director11.6yrsCHF 162.89k0.021%
CHF 820.4k
Manuela Suter
Independent Director4.6yrsCHF 162.86k0.0065%
CHF 253.7k
Peter Bauschatz
Independent External Director3.6yrsCHF 141.27k0.0053%
CHF 205.6k
Fabian Tschan
Non Executive Director2.6yrsCHF 162.86k6.91%
CHF 268.2m
Tanja Birner
Independent Non-Executive Director1.6yrsCHF 114.60k0.0013%
CHF 50.0k
6.6yrs
Average Tenure
55yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: SFSN's board of directors are considered experienced (6.6 years average tenure).

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/11/21 03:20
End of Day Share Price 2025/11/21 00:00
Earnings2025/06/30
Annual Earnings2024/12/31

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Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
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Market Prices30 years
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Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

SFS Group AG is covered by 13 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Christian ObstBaader Helvea Equity Research
Marta BruskaBaader Helvea Equity Research
Volker BosseBaader Helvea Equity Research