SDXAY (Sodexo) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.34 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — 31% Below Median

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What is Sodexo Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Sodexo SDXAY +1.39% 77 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.34 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 0.49. GuruFocus rates SDXAY with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.84 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 717 Business Services companies, Sodexo ranks better than 74.9% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-19), Sodexo's current share price is $12.40. Sodexo's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Aug25 was $36.90. Sodexo's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.34.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sodexo's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SDXAY' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25   Med: 0.49   Max: 0.8
Current: 0.35

During the past 13 years, Sodexo's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.80. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.49.

SDXAY's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
74.9% of 717 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.9 vs SDXAY: 0.35

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Sodexo's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Aug25 was $37.968. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $36.90 for the trailing ten years ended in Aug25.

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Sodexo  (OTCPK:SDXAY) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Sodexo Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Sodexo Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sodexo's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Sodexo Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.38 0.39 0.48 0.52 0.33

Sodexo Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.52 0.00 0.33 0.00

SDXAY vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Sodexo's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Sodexo's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sodexo's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Sodexo Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Sodexo's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=12.40/36.90
=0.34

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Aug25 is calculated as:

For example, Sodexo's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Aug25 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Aug25 (Change)*Current CPI (Aug25)
=37.968/122.1300*122.1300
=37.968

Current CPI (Aug25) = 122.1300.

Sodexo Annual Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201608 29.605 100.580 35.948
201708 32.354 101.490 38.934
201808 31.396 103.780 36.947
201908 33.051 104.860 38.494
202008 30.917 105.090 35.930
202108 27.778 107.050 31.691
202208 27.731 113.380 29.871
202308 33.428 118.890 34.339
202408 35.439 121.060 35.752
202508 37.968 122.130 37.968

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.34 mean?
Sodexo (SDXAY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.34 as of Jul. 19, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Sodexo and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 0.49. Over the past decade, Sodexo's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 0.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Sodexo ranks #180 out of 717 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 25.1%.
Is Sodexo's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Sodexo's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.34 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 0.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 0.80. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90. Sodexo's value of 0.34 is 62.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sodexo ranks #180 out of 717 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sodexo has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sodexo's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Sodexo ranks #180 out of 717 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Sodexo in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90. Sodexo's value of 0.34 is 62.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Sodexo's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 0.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.49 vs. the industry median of 0.90, Sodexo has consistently been below 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.90, based on 717 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sodexo's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.34 is 62.2% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Sodexo and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sodexo's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.34, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 0.49. 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 (SDXAY) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.84, compared to a current price of $12.40 — trading 34.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.34, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 0.49 and 62.2% below the Business Services industry median of 0.90. Sodexo's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sodexo (SDXAY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.34 as of Jul. 19, 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 (SDXAY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sodexo stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $12.40 is trading 34.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.84. GuruFocus considers Sodexo to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SDXAY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.34 (31% below median its 10-year median of 0.49)
  • GF Value™: $18.84 vs. price of $12.40 (34.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 62.2% below the Business Services median (#180 of 717)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SDXAY 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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