SGS SA

SWX:SGSN Stock Report

Market Cap: CHF 16.1b

SGS Balance Sheet Health

Financial Health criteria checks 3/6

SGS has a total shareholder equity of CHF689.0M and total debt of CHF3.7B, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 541.8%. Its total assets and total liabilities are CHF6.9B and CHF6.2B respectively. SGS's EBIT is CHF870.0M making its interest coverage ratio 17.8. It has cash and short-term investments of CHF1.3B.

Key information

541.8%

Debt to equity ratio

CHF 3.73b

Debt

Interest coverage ratio17.8x
CashCHF 1.29b
EquityCHF 689.00m
Total liabilitiesCHF 6.21b
Total assetsCHF 6.90b

Recent financial health updates

Is SGS (VTX:SGSN) Using Too Much Debt?

Feb 20
Is SGS (VTX:SGSN) Using Too Much Debt?

Here's Why SGS (VTX:SGSN) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Oct 01
Here's Why SGS (VTX:SGSN) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

These 4 Measures Indicate That SGS (VTX:SGSN) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Jun 14
These 4 Measures Indicate That SGS (VTX:SGSN) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Does SGS (VTX:SGSN) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Mar 16
Does SGS (VTX:SGSN) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

SGS (VTX:SGSN) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Dec 04
SGS (VTX:SGSN) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

These 4 Measures Indicate That SGS (VTX:SGSN) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Sep 05
These 4 Measures Indicate That SGS (VTX:SGSN) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Recent updates

SGS SA (VTX:SGSN) Half-Yearly Results Just Came Out: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year

Jul 27
SGS SA (VTX:SGSN) Half-Yearly Results Just Came Out: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year

Subdued Growth No Barrier To SGS SA's (VTX:SGSN) Price

Apr 16
Subdued Growth No Barrier To SGS SA's (VTX:SGSN) Price

SGS (VTX:SGSN) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of CHF3.20

Mar 28
SGS (VTX:SGSN) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of CHF3.20

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of SGS SA (VTX:SGSN)

Mar 18
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of SGS SA (VTX:SGSN)

Is SGS (VTX:SGSN) Using Too Much Debt?

Feb 20
Is SGS (VTX:SGSN) Using Too Much Debt?

Returns On Capital At SGS (VTX:SGSN) Have Stalled

Jan 30
Returns On Capital At SGS (VTX:SGSN) Have Stalled

Investors Interested In SGS SA's (VTX:SGSN) Earnings

Jan 03
Investors Interested In SGS SA's (VTX:SGSN) Earnings

Is There An Opportunity With SGS SA's (VTX:SGSN) 31% Undervaluation?

Nov 24
Is There An Opportunity With SGS SA's (VTX:SGSN) 31% Undervaluation?

Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At SGS (VTX:SGSN)

Oct 19
Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At SGS (VTX:SGSN)

Here's Why SGS (VTX:SGSN) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Oct 01
Here's Why SGS (VTX:SGSN) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Are Investors Undervaluing SGS SA (VTX:SGSN) By 25%?

Aug 19
Are Investors Undervaluing SGS SA (VTX:SGSN) By 25%?

SGS (VTX:SGSN) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward

Jul 10
SGS (VTX:SGSN) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward

These 4 Measures Indicate That SGS (VTX:SGSN) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Jun 14
These 4 Measures Indicate That SGS (VTX:SGSN) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Returns On Capital At SGS (VTX:SGSN) Have Stalled

Apr 06
Returns On Capital At SGS (VTX:SGSN) Have Stalled

Does SGS (VTX:SGSN) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Mar 16
Does SGS (VTX:SGSN) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Returns At SGS (VTX:SGSN) Appear To Be Weighed Down

Dec 26
Returns At SGS (VTX:SGSN) Appear To Be Weighed Down

SGS (VTX:SGSN) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Dec 04
SGS (VTX:SGSN) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

SGS (VTX:SGSN) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger

Sep 26
SGS (VTX:SGSN) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger

These 4 Measures Indicate That SGS (VTX:SGSN) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Sep 05
These 4 Measures Indicate That SGS (VTX:SGSN) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

SGS (VTX:SGSN) Looks To Prolong Its Impressive Returns

Jun 25
SGS (VTX:SGSN) Looks To Prolong Its Impressive Returns

SGS (VTX:SGSN) Could Easily Take On More Debt

Jun 07
SGS (VTX:SGSN) Could Easily Take On More Debt

SGS (VTX:SGSN) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet

Mar 07
SGS (VTX:SGSN) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet

Capital Investments At SGS (VTX:SGSN) Point To A Promising Future

Jan 30
Capital Investments At SGS (VTX:SGSN) Point To A Promising Future

Does SGS (VTX:SGSN) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Nov 30
Does SGS (VTX:SGSN) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Investors Shouldn't Overlook The Favourable Returns On Capital At SGS (VTX:SGSN)

Oct 25
Investors Shouldn't Overlook The Favourable Returns On Capital At SGS (VTX:SGSN)

SGS (VTX:SGSN) Could Easily Take On More Debt

Sep 01
SGS (VTX:SGSN) Could Easily Take On More Debt

SGS (VTX:SGSN) Looks To Prolong Its Impressive Returns

Jul 27
SGS (VTX:SGSN) Looks To Prolong Its Impressive Returns

We Think SGS (VTX:SGSN) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

May 25
We Think SGS (VTX:SGSN) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Should You Buy SGS SA (VTX:SGSN) For Its Dividend?

May 06
Should You Buy SGS SA (VTX:SGSN) For Its Dividend?

The Returns At SGS (VTX:SGSN) Aren't Growing

Apr 05
The Returns At SGS (VTX:SGSN) Aren't Growing

Don't Buy SGS SA (VTX:SGSN) For Its Next Dividend Without Doing These Checks

Mar 21
Don't Buy SGS SA (VTX:SGSN) For Its Next Dividend Without Doing These Checks

What You Need To Know About SGS SA's (VTX:SGSN) Investor Composition

Mar 18
What You Need To Know About SGS SA's (VTX:SGSN) Investor Composition

SGS (VTX:SGSN) Has Compensated Shareholders With A Respectable 56% Return On Their Investment

Mar 03
SGS (VTX:SGSN) Has Compensated Shareholders With A Respectable 56% Return On Their Investment

Here's Why SGS (VTX:SGSN) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Feb 16
Here's Why SGS (VTX:SGSN) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Boasting A 45% Return On Equity, Is SGS SA (VTX:SGSN) A Top Quality Stock?

Feb 02
Boasting A 45% Return On Equity, Is SGS SA (VTX:SGSN) A Top Quality Stock?

Here's Why SGS's (VTX:SGSN) Statutory Earnings Are Arguably Too Conservative

Jan 21
Here's Why SGS's (VTX:SGSN) Statutory Earnings Are Arguably Too Conservative

Will SGS (VTX:SGSN) Multiply In Value Going Forward?

Dec 30
Will SGS (VTX:SGSN) Multiply In Value Going Forward?

Did You Participate In Any Of SGS' (VTX:SGSN) Respectable 58% Return?

Nov 30
Did You Participate In Any Of SGS' (VTX:SGSN) Respectable 58% Return?

Financial Position Analysis

Short Term Liabilities: SGSN's short term assets (CHF3.0B) exceed its short term liabilities (CHF2.5B).

Long Term Liabilities: SGSN's short term assets (CHF3.0B) do not cover its long term liabilities (CHF3.7B).

Debt to Equity History and Analysis

Debt Level: SGSN's net debt to equity ratio (354.9%) is considered high.

Reducing Debt: SGSN's debt to equity ratio has increased from 168.6% to 541.8% over the past 5 years.

Debt Coverage: SGSN's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (30.8%).

Interest Coverage: SGSN's interest payments on its debt are well covered by EBIT (17.8x coverage).

Balance Sheet

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