GROWTH
Top line contracting.
−3.1% YoY versus +3.0% prior. 3y CAGR +1.3%.
−3.1%
The Wendy's Company WEN
Consumer Discretionary · Market Cap: $1.3B
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Fundamentals as of 2026-03-29
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Consumer Discretionary · Market Cap: $1.3B
Live price unavailable
Fundamentals as of 2026-03-29
All analysis on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Fair values are model-based estimates. Always do your own research.
The Question
Bottom line: WEN is rated BUY by the 1 legendary model, but earns a C sector grade (52/100) in Consumer Discretionary. Use the per-tab analysis to form your own view. Drill into the valuation breakdown and sector ranking for the full picture.
The Wendy's Company's ROE and debt-to-equity are non-meaningful — large accumulated buybacks have driven stockholders' equity below zero, so the ratio denominators are uninterpretable. Operating margin and free cash flow are the better lenses here.
Financial story
The Wendy's Company's ROE and debt-to-equity are non-meaningful — large accumulated buybacks have driven stockholders' equity below zero, so the ratio denominators are uninterpretable. Operating margin and free cash flow are the better lenses here.
0 of 6 legendary investor models rate WEN a BUY. Fair value estimates and full investor breakdown are in the valuation tab.
The Wendy's Company's fair value depends on which model you trust. See the per-investor fair-value table in the valuation tab.
WEN trades at 8.1x earnings. Sector context and per-investor signals are in the valuation tab.
WEN and PENN differ on P/E, ROE, and revenue growth. See the full WEN vs PENN compare matrix.
Buffett evaluates WEN against his respective frameworks. Per-model fair value and reasoning are in the valuation tab.
WEN's P/E ratio is 8.1x. 5-year P/E history is in the financials tab.
How does WEN compare?
−3.1% YoY versus +3.0% prior. 3y CAGR +1.3%.
−3.1%Net margin 7.6% versus 8.7% prior (−1.1pp). Operating 15.3%.
7.6%P/E 7.5x — 57% below the 5y median of 17.5x. Forward 11.7x signals EPS contraction next year.
7.5xSee exactly where WEN ranks
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Sign in to see the rankingWEN sits at #58 in Consumer Discretionary with a C grade (52/100).
