Sodexo (MEX:SWN) Altman Z-Score: 2.27 (As of Jun. 25, 2026) — 16% Above Median


MEX:SWN Sodexo MEX:SWN
42 GF Score
Price MXN917.03
GF Value MXN3,109.25
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Sodexo Altman Z-Score?

Sodexo MEX:SWN 42 Altman Z-Score is 2.27 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 1.95. GuruFocus rates MEX:SWN with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,109.25 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,060 Business Services companies, Sodexo ranks worse than 62.55% on this metric.

The Altman Z-Score is a model designed to predict the likelihood of a company going bankrupt within the next two years. Created by American finance professor Edward Altman in 1968, the model is specifically designed for publicly traded manufacturing companies with assets greater than $1 million.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 2.3 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.

Sodexo has a Altman Z-Score of 2.27, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Sodexo is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may face bankrupcy risk.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Altman Z-Score <= 1.8, it is in Distress Zones.
When Altman Z-Score >= 3, it is in Safe Zones.
When Altman Z-Score is between 1.8 and 3, it is in Grey Zones.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sodexo's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:SWN' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.73   Med: 1.95   Max: 2.51
Current: 2.3

During the past 13 years, Sodexo's highest Altman Z-Score was 2.51. The lowest was 0.73. And the median was 1.95.


Sodexo  (MEX:SWN) Altman Z-Score Explanation

X1: The Working Capital/Total Assets (WC/TA) ratio is a measure of the net liquid assets of the firm relative to the total capitalization. Working capital is defined as the difference between current assets and current liabilities. Ordinarily, a firm experiencing consistent operating losses will have shrinking current assets in relation to total assets. Altman found this one proved to be the most valuable liquidity ratio comparing with the current ratio and the quick ratio. This is however the least significant of the five factors.

X2: Retained Earnings/Total Assets: the RE/TA ratio measures the leverage of a firm. Retained earnings is the account which reports the total amount of reinvested earnings and/or losses of a firm over its entire life. Those firms with high RE, relative to TA, have financed their assets through retention of profits and have not utilized as much debt.

X3, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets (EBIT/TA): This ratio is a measure of the true productivity of the firm's assets, independent of any tax or leverage factors. Since a firm's ultimate existence is based on the earning power of its assets, this ratio appears to be particularly appropriate for studies dealing with corporate failure. This ratio continually outperforms other profitability measures, including cash flow.

X4, Market Value of Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities (MVE/TL): The measure shows how much the firm's assets can decline in value (measured by market value of equity plus debt) before the liabilities exceed the assets and the firm becomes insolvent.

X5, Revenue/Total Assets (S/TA): The capital-turnover ratio is a standard financial ratio illustrating the sales generating ability of the firm's assets.

Read more about Altman Z-Score and the original research.


Be Aware

Altman Z-Score does not apply to financial companies.


Sodexo Altman Z-Score Related Terms


Sodexo Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sodexo's Altman Z-Score 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 Altman Z-Score Chart

Sodexo Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Altman Z-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.31 1.45 1.71 2.51 2.30

Sodexo Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
Altman Z-Score 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 0.00 2.51 0.00 2.30 0.00

MEX:SWN vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Altman Z-Score Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Sodexo's Altman Z-Score falls into.


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Sodexo Altman Z-Score Calculation

Altman Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

Sodexo's Altman Z-Score for today is calculated with this formula:

Z=1.2*X1+1.4*X2+3.3*X3+0.6*X4+1.0*X5
=1.2*0.0328+1.4*0+3.3*0.0713+0.6*0.6155+1.0*1.6213
=2.27

* 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. GuruFocus does not calculate Altman Z-Score when X4 or X5 value is 0.

Trailing Twelve Months (TTM) ended in Aug. 2025:
Total Assets was MXN326,030 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN138,874 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN128,181 Mil.
Retained Earnings was MXN0 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was MXN19,849 Mil.
Interest Expense was MXN-3,403 Mil.
Revenue was MXN528,577 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was MXN149,338 Mil.
Total Liabilities was MXN242,639 Mil.

* Note that for stock reported semi-annually or annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data.

X1=Working Capital/Total Assets
=(Total Current Assets - Total Current Liabilities)/Total Assets
=(138873.813 - 128181.079)/326029.605
=0.0328

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=0/326029.605
=0

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(19848.526 - -3403.232)/326029.605
=0.0713

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=149338.267/242639.448
=0.6155

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=528576.787/326029.605
=1.6213

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Distress Zones - 1.81 < Grey Zones < 2.99 - Safe Zones

Sodexo has a Altman Z-Score of 2.27 indicating it is in Grey Zones.

Study by Altman found that companies that are in Distress Zone have more than 80% of chances of bankruptcy in two years.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Altman Z-Score →
What does a Altman Z-Score of 2.27 mean?
Sodexo (MEX:SWN) has a Altman Z-Score of 2.27 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Sodexo and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 1.95. Over the past decade, Sodexo's Altman Z-Score has ranged from 0.73 to 2.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Sodexo ranks #663 out of 1060 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 62.5%.
Is Sodexo's Altman Z-Score too high?
Sodexo's current Altman Z-Score of 2.27 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 1.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.73 to a high of 2.51. The Business Services industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.97. Sodexo's value of 2.27 is 23.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sodexo ranks #663 out of 1060 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sodexo has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sodexo's Altman Z-Score compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Sodexo ranks #663 out of 1060 companies for Altman Z-Score. This places Sodexo in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.97. Sodexo's value of 2.27 is 23.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Sodexo's own Altman Z-Score has ranged from 0.73 to 2.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.95 vs. the industry median of 2.97, 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 Altman Z-Score for a Business Services company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Business Services companies is 2.97, based on 1,060 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Altman Z-Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Altman Z-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sodexo's current Altman Z-Score of 2.27 is 23.4% 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 Altman Z-Score mean?
A high Altman Z-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Sodexo and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 2.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sodexo's current Altman Z-Score is 2.27, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 1.95. 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 (MEX:SWN) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,109.25, compared to a current price of MXN917.03 — trading 70.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 2.27, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 1.95 and 23.4% below the Business Services industry median of 2.97. Sodexo's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Altman Z-Score calculated?
Altman Z-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sodexo (MEX:SWN), the current Altman Z-Score is 2.27 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 (MEX:SWN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sodexo stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN917.03 is trading 70.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,109.25. GuruFocus considers Sodexo to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:SWN:

  • Altman Z-Score: 2.27 (16% above median its 10-year median of 1.95)
  • GF Value™: MXN3,109.25 vs. price of MXN917.03 (70.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 23.4% below the Business Services median (#663 of 1060)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:SWN 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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