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The world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company

Geneva, SwitzerlandFounded 1878Cybersecurity
Valuation $21B Market cap · 2026
Revenue $6.96B Latest reported FY
EBITDA $1.55B Latest reported FY

About SGS

SGS is a leading global company specializing in testing, inspection, and certification services. Recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity, SGS operates in a wide range of industries including agriculture, food, chemicals, construction, consumer goods, energy, environmental, health and safety, industrial manufacturing, life sciences, mining, oil and gas, public sector, sustainability, trade, training services, and transportation. The company serves a diverse client base, ranging from small businesses to large multinational corporations, providing them with essential services to ensure compliance with regulations, improve quality, and enhance productivity.

SGS's business model revolves around offering a comprehensive suite of services that help clients mitigate risks, streamline operations, and gain market access. The company generates revenue through fees charged for its testing, inspection, and certification services. Additionally, SGS provides specialized training and consulting services, further diversifying its income streams.

Operating in over 140 countries, SGS has a vast network of laboratories and offices, enabling it to deliver localized solutions with global expertise. The company's commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility is evident in its efforts to promote ethical practices and reduce environmental impact.

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At a glance

Status
Listed
Founded
1878
Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Listing
IPO 2003
Employees
74,946
Open positions
571
Dealroom signal
35.2/100
Industry
Security, Energy
Sector
Cybersecurity, Inspection, Horizon Europe
Business model
Manufacturing
Client focus
b2b
Investment activity
48 companies, latest Oct 2026
Capital deployed
$16M
Preferred round
ACQUISITION

Funding history

5 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
POST IPO DEBT✓Debt Sep 2026 $715M — Undisclosed ↗
POST IPO DEBT✓Debt Feb 2026 $413M — Undisclosed ↗
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Financials

Revenue, earnings and profit over time

Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.

YearRevenueGrowthEBITDAMarginProfitMargin
2026 $7B +9.3% $1.5B 22.2% $668M 9.6%
2025 $6.4B +2.2% $1.3B 21% $612M 9.6%
2024 $6.2B +2.6% $1.3B 20.8% $533M 8.6%
2023 $6.1B -0.3% $1.3B 21.4%
2022 $6.1B +3.7% $1.3B 21.5%
2021 $5.9B +14.3% $1.4B 23.1%
2020 $5.1B — $1.1B 22.3%
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Growth signals

SGS website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for SGS is 1.1M monthly website visits, up 25% over the last three months. SGS's team grew 0.6% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits1.1M 3-month web change+25% 1-year team growth+0.6%
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Investors

3 investors on the cap table

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Other known investors3 additional known investors

  • Ariel Bauer
  • European Equity Partners
  • Greenville
Team profiled 246 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 1 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Talent movements Hidden — book a demo in · Hidden — book a demo out past 12 months

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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
🇨🇭 Switzerland · Geneva HQ
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Market sentiment

Posts on X, past 7 days

An AI-synthesised read of the highest-engagement posts about SGS on X, ranked by likes and reposts, corporate channels excluded.

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Source: X recent search ranked by engagement (likes + retweets) · Synthesis by Claude · Cached for 1 hour

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