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SodexoCHIX:SWP +4.57%76 Days Sales Outstanding is 51.48 as of Feb. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 61.23. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SWP with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €76.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,060 Business Services companies, Sodexo ranks better than 56.7% on this metric.
Sodexo's average Accounts Receivable for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was €3,390 Mil. Sodexo's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was €12,017 Mil.
Hence, Sodexo's Days Sales Outstanding for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 51.48.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sodexo's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:SWp'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 47.13 Med: 61.23 Max: 75.24
Current: 53.48
During the past 13 years, Sodexo's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 75.24. The lowest was 47.13. And the median was 61.23.
CHIX:SWp's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 56.7% of 1060
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 58.97
vs CHIX:SWp: 53.48
Sodexo's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Feb. 2025 (49.34) to Feb. 2026 (51.48).
Sodexo (CHIX:SWp) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Sodexo Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Sodexo Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sodexo's Days Sales Outstanding 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: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Sodexo's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Days Sales Outstanding vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Sodexo's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sodexo's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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 Days Sales Outstanding of 51.48 as of Feb. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Sodexo and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 61.23. Over the past decade, Sodexo's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 47.13 to 75.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Sodexo ranks #459 out of 1060 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 43.3%.
Is Sodexo's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Sodexo's current Days Sales Outstanding of 51.48 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 61.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 47.13 to a high of 75.24. The Business Services industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 58.97. Sodexo's value of 51.48 is 12.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sodexo ranks #459 out of 1060 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sodexo has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sodexo's Days Sales Outstanding compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Sodexo ranks #459 out of 1060 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts Sodexo in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 58.97. Sodexo's value of 51.48 is 12.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Sodexo's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 47.13 to 75.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 61.23 vs. the industry median of 58.97, 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 Days Sales Outstanding for a Business Services company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Business Services companies is 58.97, based on 1,060 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sodexo's current Days Sales Outstanding of 51.48 is 12.7% 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 Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Sodexo and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 58.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sodexo's current Days Sales Outstanding is 51.48, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 61.23. 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 €76.49, compared to a current price of €57.75 — trading 24.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 51.48, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 61.23 and 12.7% below the Business Services industry median of 58.97. Sodexo's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sodexo (CHIX:SWP), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 51.48 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 €57.75 is trading 24.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €76.49.
GuruFocus considers Sodexo to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SWP:
Days Sales Outstanding: 51.48 (16% below median its 10-year median of 61.23)
GF Value™: €76.49 vs. price of €57.75 (24.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.7% below the Business Services median (#459 of 1060)
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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