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Except for the organic growth, SGS’ H1 results were broadly in line with consensus expectations. Organic growth was higher than expected due to a better than expected recovery in China and solid demand across Natural Resources and Knowledge. However, currency headwinds muted the yoy growth. Profitability was flat yoy and impacted by margin weakness across the two divisions. CFO and FCF followed their customary seasonal pattern. For 2023, SGS raised its organic growth target but we see limited up
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SGS’ 2022 results were below consensus and our expectations on revenues, organic growth and profitability. Organic growth was weaker than expected in the H2 and stronger currency headwinds weighed on the yoy revenue growth. Profitability was dragged down due to Covid-related disruption in China and higher inflationary pressures in the H2. Consequently, CFO and FCF were down yoy. The group maintained its dividend at CHF80. In 2023, the group will undergo restructuring and we deem the announced ou
SGS’s first half revenues were in line with consensus but profitability was slightly below. Our estimates were marginally higher than the consensus. The main drag on profitability in this half came from the lockdowns in China. Organic growth in revenues was 5.8%. CFO and FCF were lower yoy due to higher working capital investments. The group maintained its guidance for 2022 with mid-single organic growth in revenues and margins similar to that of the prior year. A lot hinges on H2.
SGS delivered full-year results that were narrowly above consensus but better than our estimates, particularly on profitability. The group showed that it is able to generate better margins under its new structure and could improve them going forward. M&A is expected to be an important driver in adding additional capabilities. FCF generation, however, was weaker than expected. Regarding FY22, the group expects decent organic growth with improved margins and better cash conversion. The proposed di
The group’s H1 21 results were pretty much at par with expectations. Revenues and operating profit were largely in line with consensus. However, compared to AV’s expectations, operating profits were lower. FCF was also lower than expected due to higher working capital requirement in comparison to the period before. In terms of guidance for the full year, the group reiterated its qualitative stance given at its investors day. Comparatively, we believe, H2 will be stronger.
SGS’s FY20 results were not too much off expectations. 2020 was a tale of two halves where H1 was plagued by the pandemic and H2 saw business recovery to help the group post a decent result. SGS also completed various acquisitions and one disposal during this time. Going forward, the group will report through a simplified structure. The group proposed a dividend of CHF80 per share, similar to that for FY19.
SGS posted mixed H1 results with weaker than expected sales, while FCF was strong. Unsurprisingly, the company scrapped its full-year guidance due to the pandemic.
SGS’s FY19 results came in broadly in line with consensus at the top line, while it beats expectations on the net profit and FCF. The group’s cost measures seem to bear fruit, and improved profitability, combined with a higher return to shareholders with a 2.5% increase in dividend to CHF80. SGS is a must-have stock as it is a leading TIC company, with a good diversification in its business lines and a healthy balance sheet.
As part of its Capital Markets Day, SGS reaffirmed its 2020 EBITA margin to be above 17%, while for this year organic growth should be lower than expected, due to the challenging macro environment. Management also presented Asia as being a very interresting area for its long-term growth, driven by production shifts with new business in certification.
SGS’s H1 results came in marginally below expectations on organic revenue growth. Despite a +20bp IFRS16 positive effect, postponed payments in GIS impacted the margin development in H1. Thus, the second half should benefit from the collection of these payments. Management remains confident and continues to see robust divisional developments going forward. The downside in our view is related to the M&A strategy which is not aggressive enough to meet the 2020 commitments, especially on the 17% ma
At first glance, SGS delivered a solid performance in 2018, but we are not convinced. Since the start of the 2020 Plan, SGS has acquired CHF300m of revenue, which is far from the billion CHF target over 2016-20. Even though the group expects to accelerate its M&A activities, there still remains much to be done.
SGS delivered H1 results broadly in line with expectations, showing a better-than-expected organic growth (+5.6% vs +4.9% cons), but a touch light on margins (14.6% at cc vs 14.8% cons). The bottom line is mainly affected by exceptional items (c. CHF50m restructuring charge in IND and provisions for cumulative overstated revenues reported in prior periods in Brazil). Key highlights: Revenue growth of +8.5% to CHF3.31bn (+5.6% org, +0.9% acq, +2.0% FX) Increase in adjusted operating income o
Revenue and earnings growth continued in 2017. Dividend per share increased by 7.1% from CHF70 to CHF75. The operating performance is expected to improve further in the current year. M&A activities will be accelerated.
The company reported half year results (no quarterly reporting available). In the first half year, revenues increased 5% to CHF3.05bn (estimate +3.1%). EBIT improved 4.1% (estimate 5.9%) to CHF394m and the EBIT margin declined marginally from 13.6% to 13.5%. EBITDA also increased by 4.4% to CHF570m and the EBITDA margin declined from 13.6% to 13.5%. Net income improved 7% to CHF276m. Management confirmed guidance for the current year.
SGS reported final 2016 results. Revenues increased 4.8% to CHF5.99bn and 6% on a constant currency basis. Acquisitions contributed around 3.5% to revenue growth and 2.5% was organic growth. The operating performance of the company, however, was not really exciting. EBITDA increased 0.7% to CHF1.15bn and real EBIT declined marginally by 0.7% to CHF816m. The EBITDA margin dropped from 20% to 19.2% and the EBIT margin from 14.4% to 13.6%. The adjusted operating margin also declined from 16.1% to 1
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