Sodexo (CHIX:SWP) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


CHIX:SWP Sodexo CHIX:SWP
69 GF Score
Price €50.10
GF Value €75.96
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Sodexo Moat Score?

Sodexo CHIX:SWP -1.28% 69 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SWP with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €75.96 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,094 Business Services companies, Sodexo ranks better than 98.45% on this metric.

Sodexo has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Sodexo has Narrow Moat: Sodexo has a strong narrow moat due to its global scale, brand strength, and customer loyalty in the food services industry. However, it faces competitive pressures that prevent it from achieving a wide moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Sodexo might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Sodexo  (CHIX:SWp) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Sodexo Moat Score Related Terms

CHIX:SWP vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Sodexo's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Sodexo's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sodexo's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Sodexo (CHIX:SWP) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Sodexo ranks #17 out of 1094 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 1.6%.
Is Sodexo's Moat Score too high?
Sodexo's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Sodexo ranks #17 out of 1094 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Moat Score compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Sodexo ranks #17 out of 1094 companies for Moat Score. This places Sodexo in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Business Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Sodexo's current Moat Score is 6. 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 €75.96, compared to a current price of €50.10 — trading 34% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sodexo (CHIX:SWP), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 25, 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 34% below its estimated GF Value™ of €75.96. GuruFocus considers Sodexo to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SWP:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €75.96 vs. price of €50.10 (34% 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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