7.96 USD
+0.14 (+1.79%)
Last: Feb 11, 2026, 02:53 PM
Overall WEN gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated WEN against 131 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. WEN scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. WEN is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally WEN also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year WEN was profitable.
- WEN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- WEN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- WEN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- WEN has a Return On Assets (3.74%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- WEN has a better Return On Equity (170.42%) than 99.24% of its industry peers.
- WEN has a Return On Invested Capital (6.67%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WEN is below the industry average of 10.42%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (6.67%) for WEN is above the 3 year average (5.43%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.74% | ||
| ROE | 170.42% | ||
| ROIC | 6.67% |
ROA(3y)3.68%
ROA(5y)3.46%
ROE(3y)59.67%
ROE(5y)49.27%
ROIC(3y)5.43%
ROIC(5y)5.17%
1.3 Margins
- WEN has a better Profit Margin (8.43%) than 69.47% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WEN has grown nicely.
- WEN has a Operating Margin of 17.49%. This is in the better half of the industry: WEN outperforms 75.57% of its industry peers.
- WEN's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 62.41%, WEN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WEN has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.43% | ||
| GM | 62.41% |
OM growth 3Y-1.47%
OM growth 5Y0.74%
PM growth 3Y-6.44%
PM growth 5Y1.55%
GM growth 3Y-1.04%
GM growth 5Y0.27%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- WEN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, WEN has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for WEN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- WEN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- WEN has an Altman-Z score of 0.97. This is a bad value and indicates that WEN is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.97, WEN is doing worse than 63.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- WEN has a debt to FCF ratio of 14.24. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as WEN would need 14.24 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of WEN (14.24) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 26.89 is on the high side and indicates that WEN has dependencies on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of WEN (26.89) is worse than 70.99% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 26.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.97 |
ROIC/WACC1.02
WACC6.56%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.81 indicates that WEN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- WEN's Current ratio of 0.81 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WEN outperforms 41.98% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.80 indicates that WEN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of WEN (0.80) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.81 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.8 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- WEN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 2.08%.
- Measured over the past years, WEN shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 11.13% on average per year.
- WEN shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.21%.
- WEN shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.62% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.08%
EPS 3Y6.84%
EPS 5Y11.13%
EPS Q2Q%-4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.21%
Revenue growth 3Y5.8%
Revenue growth 5Y5.62%
Sales Q2Q%-3.04%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, WEN will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.27% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, WEN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.15% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-11.95%
EPS Next 2Y-6.66%
EPS Next 3Y-2.61%
EPS Next 5Y5.27%
Revenue Next Year-2.93%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.11%
Revenue Next 3Y0.54%
Revenue Next 5Y2.15%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.12, the valuation of WEN can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WEN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.42% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- WEN is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.03, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.14, the valuation of WEN can be described as very reasonable.
- WEN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WEN is cheaper than 91.60% of the companies in the same industry.
- WEN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.97.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.14 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- WEN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WEN is cheaper than 79.39% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WEN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.95% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.35 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of WEN may justify a higher PE ratio.
- WEN's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.61% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.73
EPS Next 2Y-6.66%
EPS Next 3Y-2.61%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- WEN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.05%, which is a nice return.
- WEN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.26. WEN pays more dividend than 97.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, WEN pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.05% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of WEN is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 32.37%!
- WEN has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- WEN has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)32.37%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- 82.75% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WEN. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of WEN is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP82.75%
EPS Next 2Y-6.66%
EPS Next 3Y-2.61%
NASDAQ:WEN (2/11/2026, 2:53:07 PM)
7.96
+0.14 (+1.79%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)11-07 2025-11-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-13 2026-02-13/bmo
Inst Owners90.93%
Inst Owner Change-1.18%
Ins Owners8.88%
Ins Owner Change0.14%
Market Cap1.52B
Revenue(TTM)2.21B
Net Income(TTM)186.09M
Analysts56.11
Price Target9.76 (22.61%)
Short Float %17.12%
Short Ratio4.56
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.05% |
Yearly Dividend1
Dividend Growth(5Y)32.37%
DP82.75%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)16.95%
Min EPS beat(2)12.55%
Max EPS beat(2)21.35%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)8.99%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.22%
Max EPS beat(4)21.35%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)3.46%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)3.73%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)3.25%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.62%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.56%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.8%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.19%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.35%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.8%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.68%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.8%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.87%
PT rev (1m)-2.87%
PT rev (3m)-11.4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.26%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-16.84%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.21%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.9%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.67%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.14 | ||
| P/S | 0.69 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.37 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.41 | ||
| P/B | 13.88 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.35 |
EPS(TTM)0.98
EY12.31%
EPS(NY)0.87
Fwd EY10.95%
FCF(TTM)1.25
FCFY15.7%
OCF(TTM)1.81
OCFY22.7%
SpS11.6
BVpS0.57
TBVpS-9.68
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.73
Graham Number3.56
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.74% | ||
| ROE | 170.42% | ||
| ROCE | 9.23% | ||
| ROIC | 6.67% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.17% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.39% | ||
| OM | 17.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.43% | ||
| GM | 62.41% | ||
| FCFM | 10.77% |
ROA(3y)3.68%
ROA(5y)3.46%
ROE(3y)59.67%
ROE(5y)49.27%
ROIC(3y)5.43%
ROIC(5y)5.17%
ROICexc(3y)6.13%
ROICexc(5y)5.72%
ROICexgc(3y)11.48%
ROICexgc(5y)10.67%
ROCE(3y)7.51%
ROCE(5y)7.16%
ROICexgc growth 3Y6.48%
ROICexgc growth 5Y7.52%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.19%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.2%
OM growth 3Y-1.47%
OM growth 5Y0.74%
PM growth 3Y-6.44%
PM growth 5Y1.55%
GM growth 3Y-1.04%
GM growth 5Y0.27%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.44
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 26.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.24 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.35 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 65.2% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.8% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 62.65% | ||
| Profit Quality | 127.8% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.81 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.8 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.97 |
F-Score6
WACC6.56%
ROIC/WACC1.02
Cap/Depr(3y)59.99%
Cap/Depr(5y)58.81%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.06%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.05%
Profit Quality(3y)119.97%
Profit Quality(5y)135.28%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.08%
EPS 3Y6.84%
EPS 5Y11.13%
EPS Q2Q%-4%
EPS Next Y-11.95%
EPS Next 2Y-6.66%
EPS Next 3Y-2.61%
EPS Next 5Y5.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.21%
Revenue growth 3Y5.8%
Revenue growth 5Y5.62%
Sales Q2Q%-3.04%
Revenue Next Year-2.93%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.11%
Revenue Next 3Y0.54%
Revenue Next 5Y2.15%
EBIT growth 1Y7%
EBIT growth 3Y4.25%
EBIT growth 5Y6.41%
EBIT Next Year39.05%
EBIT Next 3Y12.25%
EBIT Next 5Y9.99%
FCF growth 1Y-6.95%
FCF growth 3Y-0.86%
FCF growth 5Y4.01%
OCF growth 1Y-0.84%
OCF growth 3Y0.91%
OCF growth 5Y4.22%
WENDY'S CO/THE / WEN FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for WEN stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WEN.
What is the valuation status for WEN stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to WENDY'S CO/THE (WEN). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is WENDY'S CO/THE (WEN) stock?
WENDY'S CO/THE (WEN) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of WENDY'S CO/THE (WEN) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WENDY'S CO/THE (WEN) is 8.12 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 13.88.
How sustainable is the dividend of WENDY'S CO/THE (WEN) stock?
The dividend rating of WENDY'S CO/THE (WEN) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 82.75%.