Sodexo SA
Sodexo SA operates in the global business services sector, providing food services and facilities management solutions to corporate, institutional, and healthcare clients.
Business. Sodexo SA operates in the global business services sector, providing food services and facilities management solutions to corporate, institutional, and healthcare clients.
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19 analysts · consensus HoldAt a glance
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- Macro
- Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
- Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
- Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
- Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
- Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
- Macro & political
- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
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Synthesis
Sodexo SA operates in the global business services sector, providing food services and facilities management solutions to corporate, institutional, and healthcare clients.
Sodexo maintains a leveraged capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.43, indicating significant reliance on debt financing relative to shareholder equity. The company holds €92 million in cash and equivalents against €5.43 billion in long-term debt, resulting in a negative net cash position. Liquidity is assessed as medium, supported by a current ratio of 1.08, which suggests adequate short-term asset coverage for liabilities but limited buffer for unexpected shocks. Operating cash flow stands at €964 million, providing a baseline for debt servicing and operational flexibility.
Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 18.36% and a return on assets of 4.68%, reflecting efficient use of equity capital despite the high leverage. The company generated €24.07 billion in revenue with a gross profit of €2.83 billion, resulting in an operating income of €985 million and net income of €695 million. These figures indicate a low-margin business model typical of service-intensive industries, where operational efficiency is critical to maintaining profitability.
Revenue concentration and geographic exposure details are not provided in the available data, limiting the ability to assess segment-specific risks or regional dependencies. The absence of segment and geographic breakdowns prevents a detailed analysis of revenue mix and potential concentration risks.
Growth trajectory analysis is constrained by the lack of historical period data. Without multi-year revenue or net income trends, it is not possible to evaluate the company's growth momentum or consistency over time. The current financial snapshot provides a static view of performance without context for historical progression.
Risk factors include medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk. The key flag notes that net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, highlighting the company's reliance on external financing. The low dilution risk suggests that share count stability is maintained, with basic and diluted shares outstanding both at 145.84 million, indicating no significant pending equity issuances.
Recent events, filing observations, and news are not detailed in the provided data. The analysis relies solely on the financial snapshot and risk assessment, with no additional context from recent disclosures or market events.
- High leverage with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.43 and negative net cash position.
- Strong return on equity of 18.36% despite low-margin operations.
- Medium liquidity risk with a current ratio of 1.08.
- Low dilution risk with stable share count.
- Lack of historical data limits growth trajectory analysis.
- Absence of segment and geographic data restricts concentration risk assessment.
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| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 3,25 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 23,8B EUR |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 725,5M EUR |
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
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- Sodexo SA Market data — financials · 2026-07-10
Ownership & reference
Leadership
- Sophie BellonChairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer