The Wendy's Company
WENConsumer CyclicalNASDAQRestaurants
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the consumer cyclical sector, The Wendy's Company focuses on Restaurants services and products. The Wendy's Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the operation, development, and franchising of a system of quick-service restaurants in the United States and internationally. The company carries a $1.48B market cap, placing it firmly in the small-cap category. The company operates through the Wendy's U.S., Wendy's International, and Global Real Estate & Development segments.
Market Cap
$1.48B
Beta
0.37
P/E (TTM)
10.21
P/E (Fwd)
12.14
EPS (TTM)
$0.76
EPS (Fwd)
$0.64
ROE
120.9%
ROA
4.1%
Cash
$298.7M
Total Debt
$4.12B
Free CF
$131.3M
52W Change
-25.9%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The company holds $298.7M in cash, though total debt stands at $4.12B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Annual free cash flow of $131.3M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. Return on equity stands at 120.9%, which is exceptionally high for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 4.1% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $2.10B (2022) to $2.18B (2025).
With a beta below 0.7, The Wendy's Company typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for The Wendy's Company and its sector.