Sodexo's Days Sales Outstanding for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 51.48.
Sodexo's Days Inventory for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 5.27.
Sodexo's Days Payable for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 45.12.
Therefore, Sodexo's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 11.63.
Generally, the lower this number is, the better for the company. Although it should be combined with other metrics (such as ROE % and ROA %), it can be especially useful for comparing close competitors, because the company with the lowest CCC is often the one with better management.
Be Aware
CCC is most effective with retail-type companies, which have inventories that are sold to customers. Consulting businesses, software companies and insurance companies are all examples of companies for whom this metric is meaningless.
The CCC is one of several tools that can help you evaluate management, especially if it is calculated for several consecutive time periods and for several competitors. Decreasing or steady CCCs are good, while rising ones should motivate you to dig a bit deeper.
Sodexo Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
Sodexo Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sodexo's Cash Conversion Cycle 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: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Sodexo's Cash Conversion Cycle, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Conversion Cycle 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 Cash Conversion Cycle vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Sodexo's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sodexo's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) measures how fast a company can convert cash on hand into even more cash on hand. This metric looks at the amount of time needed to sell inventory, the amount of time needed to collect receivables and the length of time the company is afforded to pay its bills without incurring penalties.
Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness.
Sodexo's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Cash Conversion Cycle of 11.63 as of Feb. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Sodexo and its competitors.
Is Sodexo's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Sodexo's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 11.63. The Business Services industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 38.74. Sodexo's value of 11.63 is 70% below this industry median. 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 Cash Conversion Cycle compare to CTAS and CPRT?
Sodexo's Cash Conversion Cycle of 11.63 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 38.74. Sodexo's value of 11.63 is 70% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Conversion Cycle for a Business Services company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Business Services companies is 38.74, based on 1,069 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Conversion Cycle significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Conversion Cycle should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sodexo's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 11.63 is 70% below 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 Cash Conversion Cycle mean?
A high Cash Conversion Cycle can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Sodexo and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 38.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sodexo's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 11.63. 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 €75.96, compared to a current price of €50.10 — trading 34% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 11.63 and 70% below the Business Services industry median of 38.74. 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 Cash Conversion Cycle calculated?
Cash Conversion Cycle is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sodexo (CHIX:SWP), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 11.63 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 €50.10 is trading 34% below its estimated GF Value™ of €75.96.
GuruFocus considers Sodexo to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SWP:
Cash Conversion Cycle: 11.63
GF Value™: €75.96 vs. price of €50.10 (34% below fair value)
Industry Position: 70% below the Business Services median
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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