SodexoCHIX:SWP -1.72%70 Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.51 as of Feb. 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 3.42. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SWP with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €76.38 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 838 Business Services companies, Sodexo ranks worse than 79.24% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sodexo's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:SWp'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.84 Med: 3.42 Max: 7.71
Current: 4.14
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Sodexo was 7.71. The lowest was 1.84. And the median was 3.42.
CHIX:SWp's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 79.24% of 838
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.6
vs CHIX:SWp: 4.14
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Sodexo Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Sodexo Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sodexo's Debt-to-EBITDA 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, ULS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Sodexo's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Sodexo's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sodexo's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is two times the quarterly (Feb. 2026) EBITDA data.
Sodexo (CHIX:SWP) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.51 as of Feb. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Sodexo. This is 32% above median its historical median of 3.42. Over the past decade, Sodexo's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.84 to 7.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Sodexo ranks #664 out of 838 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 79.2%.
Is Sodexo's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Sodexo's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.51 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 3.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.84 to a high of 7.71. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60. Sodexo's value of 4.51 is 181.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sodexo ranks #664 out of 838 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sodexo has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sodexo's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Sodexo ranks #664 out of 838 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Sodexo in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60. Sodexo's value of 4.51 is 181.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Sodexo's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.84 to 7.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.42 vs. the industry median of 1.60, 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 1.60, based on 838 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sodexo's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.51 is 181.9% 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Sodexo. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sodexo's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.51, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 3.42. 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 €76.38, compared to a current price of €52.93 — trading 30.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.51, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 3.42 and 181.9% above the Business Services industry median of 1.60. Sodexo's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sodexo (CHIX:SWP), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.51 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 €52.93 is trading 30.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €76.38.
GuruFocus considers Sodexo to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SWP:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 4.51 (32% above median its 10-year median of 3.42)
GF Value™: €76.38 vs. price of €52.93 (30.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 181.9% above the Business Services median (#664 of 838)
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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