Sodexo (CHIX:SWP) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 2.96% (As of Feb. 2026)


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GF Value €74.53
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What is Sodexo Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Sodexo CHIX:SWP 69 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.96% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SWP with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €74.53 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt. It is calculated as the positive value of Interest Expense divided by its average total debt. Total debt equals to Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation plus Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. Sodexo's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was €160 Mil. Sodexo's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was €5,414 Mil. Therefore, Sodexo's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 2.96%.


Sodexo  (CHIX:SWp) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.


Sodexo Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Sodexo Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sodexo's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Sodexo Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Sodexo Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 2.91 2.72 2.43 3.19 2.96

CHIX:SWP vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Sodexo's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Sodexo's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sodexo's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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Sodexo Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Sodexo's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Aug. 2024 )+Total Debt  (A: Aug. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -155/( (5436+5422)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -155/5429
=2.86 %

where

Sodexo's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Aug. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Feb. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -160/( (5422+5406)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -160/5414
=2.96 %

where

* 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, the Interest Expense of the last fiscal year and the average total debt over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Interest Expense data used here is two times the semi-annual (Feb. 2026) interest expense data. Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

What does a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.96% mean?
Sodexo (CHIX:SWP) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.96% as of Feb. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Sodexo and its competitors.
Is Sodexo's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Sodexo's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.96%. 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
Sodexo's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.96% 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for a Business Services company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % mean?
A high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Sodexo and its competitors. Sodexo's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.96%. 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 €74.53, compared to a current price of €50.10 — trading 32.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.96%. 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % calculated?
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sodexo (CHIX:SWP), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.96% 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 32.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €74.53. GuruFocus considers Sodexo to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SWP:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 2.96%
  • GF Value™: €74.53 vs. price of €50.10 (32.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 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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