Sodexo (CHIX:SWP) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.80 (As of Feb. 2026) — 210% Above Median

Sodexo CHIX:SWP -1.28% 69 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.80 as of Feb. 2026, which is 210% above its 10-year median of 0.58. 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 516 Business Services companies, Sodexo ranks worse than 79.65% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Sodexo's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was 1.80.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Sodexo is 0.76, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sodexo's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:SWp' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.45 Med: 0.58 Max: 0.76
Current: 0.76

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Sodexo was 0.76. The lowest was 0.45. And the median was 0.58.

CHIX:SWp's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
79.65% of 516 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.44 vs CHIX:SWp: 0.76

As of today (2026-06-25), the Dividend Yield % of Sodexo is 5.39%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Sodexo was 7.23%. The lowest was 2.34%. And the median was 3.73%.

Sodexo's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was €2.70.

During the past 12 months, Sodexo's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.80% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Sodexo was 24.00% per year. The lowest was -10.10% per year. And the median was 7.70% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Sodexo (CHIX:SWp) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Sodexo Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Sodexo Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sodexo's Dividend Payout 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Sodexo Annual Data

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0.62

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0.51

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CHIX:SWP vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Sodexo's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Sodexo Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Sodexo's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Aug. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Aug. 2025 )
	=	2.65	/	5.237
	=	0.51

Sodexo's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Feb. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Feb. 2026 )
	=	2.7	/	1.503
	=	1.80

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.80 mean?

Sodexo (CHIX:SWP) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.80 as of Feb. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Sodexo and its competitors. This is 210% above median its historical median of 0.58. Over the past decade, Sodexo's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.45 to 0.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Sodexo ranks #411 out of 516 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 79.7%.

Is Sodexo's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Sodexo's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.80 is 210% above median its 10-year median of 0.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.45 to a high of 0.76. The Business Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Sodexo's value of 1.80 is 309.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sodexo ranks #411 out of 516 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?

According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Sodexo ranks #411 out of 516 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Sodexo in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Sodexo's value of 1.80 is 309.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Sodexo's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.45 to 0.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.58 vs. the industry median of 0.44, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Business Services company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.44, based on 516 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sodexo's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.80 is 309.1% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Sodexo and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sodexo's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.80, which is 210% above median its own 10-year median of 0.58. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.80, which is 210% above median its 10-year median of 0.58 and 309.1% above the Business Services industry median of 0.44. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sodexo (CHIX:SWP), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.80 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 34% below its estimated GF Value™ of €75.96. GuruFocus considers Sodexo to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SWP:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.80 (210% above median its 10-year median of 0.58)
GF Value™: €75.96 vs. price of €50.10 (34% below fair value)
GF Score™: 69/100 with 9 warning signs
Industry Position: 309.1% above the Business Services median (#411 of 516)

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

Industry Industrials Business Services

Comparable Companies XPAR:ELIS XPAR:TEP XPAR:ALHG XPAR:PLX XPAR:GLO XPAR:ALCIS XPAR:ALMCE XPAR:MLCMI XPAR:MLPHW CTAS LSE:REL TSX:TRI CPRT GPN ULS TSX:RBA ASX:BXB XAMS:WKL LSE:RTO ARMK

Other Exchanges SDXOF:USA SDXAY:USA SWN:Mexico 0J3F:UK SW:France SJ7:Germany SW:Austria

Address 255, quai de la Bataille-de-Stalingrad, Issy-les-Moulineaux, Cedex 9, Paris, FRA, 92130

Website https://www.sodexo.com

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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