Sodexo (CHIX:SWP) Cash Flow from Operations: €968 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)


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What is Sodexo Cash Flow from Operations?

Sodexo CHIX:SWP 72 Cash Flow from Operations is €968 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SWP with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €78.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

For the six months ended in Feb. 2026, Sodexo's Net Income From Continuing Operations was €312 Mil. Its Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization was €269 Mil. Its Change In Working Capital was €-461 Mil. Its cash flow from deferred tax was €0 Mil. Its Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities was €0 Mil. Its Asset Impairment Charge was €0 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation was €0 Mil. And its Cash Flow from Others was €-110 Mil. In all, Sodexo's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was €10 Mil.


Sodexo  (CHIX:SWp) Cash Flow from Operations Explanation

For companies reported in indirect method, cash flow from operations contains six items:

1. Net Income From Continuing Operations:
Net Income From Continuing Operations indicates the net income that a firm brings in from ongoing business activities. These activities are expected to continue into the next reporting period. It excludes extraordinary items, income from the cumulative effects of accounting changes, non-recurring items, income from tax loss carry forward, and preferred dividends.

Sodexo's net income from continuing operations for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was €312 Mil.

2. Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization:
Depreciation is a present expense that accounts for the past cost of an asset that is now providing benefits.
Depletion and amortization are synonyms for depreciation.
Generally:
The term depreciation is used when discussing man made tangible assets
The term depletion is used when discussing natural tangible assets
The term amortization is used when discussing intangible assets

Sodexo's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was €269 Mil.

3. Change In Working Capital:
Working Capital is a measure of a company's short term liquidity or its ability to cover short term liabilities. It is defined as the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities. Changes in Working Capital is reported in the cash flow statement since it is one of the major ways in which net income can differ from operating cash flow.

Sodexo's change in working capital for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was €-461 Mil. It means Sodexo's working capital declined by €461 Mil from Aug. 2025 to Feb. 2026 .

4. Deferred Tax:
It is the cash flow generated from deferred tax.

Sodexo's cash flow from deferred tax for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was €0 Mil.

5. Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities:
Net cash from all of the entity's discontinued operating activities.

Sodexo's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was €0 Mil.

6. Asset Impairment Charge:
It is the charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value.

Sodexo's asset impairment charge for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was €0 Mil.

7. Stock Based Compensation:
It is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Sodexo's stock based compensation for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was €0 Mil.

8. Cash Flow from Others:
These are cash differences caused by the change of inventory, accounts payable, accounts receivable etc. For instance, if a company pays its suppliers slower, its cash position will build up faster. If a company receives payments from its customers slower, its account receivables will rise, and its cash position will grow more slowly (or even shrink).

Sodexo's cash flow from others for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was €-110 Mil.


Sodexo Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms


Sodexo Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sodexo's Cash Flow from Operations 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.

Sodexo Cash Flow from Operations Chart

Sodexo Annual Data
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Cash Flow from Operations
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Sodexo Cash Flow from Operations Calculation

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

Sodexo's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as:

Sodexo's Cash Flow from Operations for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is:


Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €968 Mil.

* 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 Cash Flow from Operations of €968 Mil mean?
Sodexo (CHIX:SWP) has a Cash Flow from Operations of €968 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Sodexo and its competitors.
Is Sodexo's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Sodexo's current Cash Flow from Operations is €968 Mil. Overall, Sodexo has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sodexo's Cash Flow from Operations compare to CTAS and CPRT?
Sodexo's Cash Flow from Operations of €968 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow from Operations for a Business Services company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Cash Flow from Operations should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow from Operations mean?
A high Cash Flow from Operations can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Sodexo and its competitors. Sodexo's current Cash Flow from Operations is €968 Mil. 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 €78.03, compared to a current price of €53.98 — trading 30.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is €968 Mil. Sodexo's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow from Operations calculated?
Cash Flow from Operations is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sodexo (CHIX:SWP), the current Cash Flow from Operations is €968 Mil 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 €53.98 is trading 30.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €78.03. GuruFocus considers Sodexo to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SWP:

  • Cash Flow from Operations: €968 Mil
  • GF Value™: €78.03 vs. price of €53.98 (30.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 9 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 255, quai de la Bataille-de-Stalingrad, Issy-les-Moulineaux, Cedex 9, Paris, FRA, 92130
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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