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SodexoCHIX:SWP 73 Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 17.40 as of Feb. 2026, which is 5700% above its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SWP with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €76.60 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 575 Business Services companies, Sodexo ranks worse than 58.78% on this metric.
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow assesses how much of a company’s cash flow from operations is being devoted to capital expenditure. It’s also useful to distinguish whether the company is capital intensive or not.
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow ratio assesses how much of a company’s Cash Flow from Operations is being devoted to Capital Expenditure. It is a good indicator in terms of how much the company is focused on growth. In general, a high Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow ratio indicates that the company is investing more in physical assets and is focused on growth and expansion. Conversely, lower ratio could indicate that a company has reached maturity and is no longer pursuing aggressive growth.
Moreover, the ratio is also useful to distinguish whether the company is capital intensive or not. If the ratio is large, then the company tends to be capital intensive. Lower ratio suggests that it’s a capital-light business. The ratio can be combined with ROIC % to identify whether the company is an asset-light business that has a high return on invested capital. This is one question investors commonly ask to see if a company qualifies as a good company.
Sodexo Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Related Terms
Sodexo Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sodexo's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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: Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Sodexo's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow, along with its competitors' market caps and Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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 Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Sodexo's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sodexo's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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.
What does a Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 17.40 mean?
Sodexo (CHIX:SWP) has a Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 17.40 as of Feb. 2026. Capex to Operating Cash Flow ratio assesses how much of a company’s cash flow from operations is being devoted to capital expenditure. View historical data on Sodexo and its competitors. This is 5700% above median its historical median of 0.30. Over the past decade, Sodexo's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 0.25 to 0.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Sodexo ranks #338 out of 575 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 58.8%.
Is Sodexo's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow too high?
Sodexo's current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 17.40 is 5700% above median its 10-year median of 0.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 0.63. The Business Services industry median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.27. Sodexo's value of 17.40 is 6344.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sodexo ranks #338 out of 575 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sodexo has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sodexo's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Sodexo ranks #338 out of 575 companies for Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow. This places Sodexo in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.27. Sodexo's value of 17.40 is 6344.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Sodexo's own Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 0.25 to 0.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.30 vs. the industry median of 0.27, 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 Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for a Business Services company?
The median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow among Business Services companies is 0.27, based on 575 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sodexo's current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 17.40 is 6344.4% 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 Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow mean?
A high Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Capex to Operating Cash Flow ratio assesses how much of a company’s cash flow from operations is being devoted to capital expenditure. View historical data on Sodexo and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sodexo's current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 17.40, which is 5700% above median its own 10-year median of 0.30. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €76.60, compared to a current price of €58.03 — trading 24.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 17.40, which is 5700% above median its 10-year median of 0.30 and 6344.4% above the Business Services industry median of 0.27. Sodexo's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow calculated?
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sodexo (CHIX:SWP), the current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 17.40 as of Feb. 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 €58.03 is trading 24.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €76.60.
GuruFocus considers Sodexo to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SWP:
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow: 17.40 (5700% above median its 10-year median of 0.30)
GF Value™: €76.60 vs. price of €58.03 (24.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6344.4% above the Business Services median (#338 of 575)
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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