SodexoCHIX:SWP 69 Buyback Yield % is 0.76 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 0.61. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SWP with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €74.53 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 431 Business Services companies, Sodexo ranks better than 63.11% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Sodexo's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
CHIX:SWP vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Sodexo's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Sodexo Buyback Yield % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Sodexo's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sodexo's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Sodexo (CHIX:SWP) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.76 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Sodexo and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 0.61. Over the past decade, Sodexo's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.05 to 3.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Sodexo ranks #159 out of 431 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 36.9%.
Is Sodexo's Buyback Yield % too high?
Sodexo's current Buyback Yield % of 0.76 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 0.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 3.63. The Business Services industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.07. Sodexo's value of 0.76 is 985.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sodexo ranks #159 out of 431 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sodexo has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sodexo's Buyback Yield % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Sodexo ranks #159 out of 431 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Sodexo in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.07. Sodexo's value of 0.76 is 985.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Sodexo's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.05 to 3.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.61 vs. the industry median of 0.07, Sodexo has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Business Services company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Business Services companies is 0.07, based on 431 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sodexo's current Buyback Yield % of 0.76 is 985.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Sodexo and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sodexo's current Buyback Yield % is 0.76, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 0.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sodexo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sodexo (CHIX:SWP) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €74.53, compared to a current price of €50.10 — trading 32.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.76, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 0.61 and 985.7% above the Business Services industry median of 0.07. Sodexo's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sodexo (CHIX:SWP), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.76 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Sodexo (CHIX:SWP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sodexo stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €50.10 is trading 32.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €74.53.
GuruFocus considers Sodexo to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SWP:
Buyback Yield %: 0.76 (25% above median its 10-year median of 0.61)
GF Value™: €74.53 vs. price of €50.10 (32.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 985.7% above the Business Services median (#159 of 431)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:SWP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sodexo is one of the largest foodservice companies globally, operating in 45 countries with annual sales exceeding EUR 24 billion. Sodexo's model rests on operating on-premises catering facilities, rather than centralized industrial kitchens. Foodservice remains the largest business segment, contributing 66% of revenue in 2024. Sodexo has its own group purchasing organization, Entegra, with annual purchasing of over EUR 37 billion. The company spun off its benefits and services business, Pluxee, and now focuses on foodservice and its second business, facilities management.
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