The Wendy's Company (WEN) — Stock Score Summary

The Wendy's Company (WEN) has a MoatMap StockRank of 52/100 based on Quality (54/100), Value (57/100), and Momentum (26/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. N/A

The Wendy's Company operates and franchises quick-service restaurants under the iconic Wendy's brand, serving a menu focused on quality ingredients like fresh, never-frozen beef. Its competitive position is built on brand recognition, a loyal customer base, and a differentiated menu that stands out in the highly competitive fast-food industry. Wendy's continues to drive growth through its strong franchise system and investments in digital innovation.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$7.81
Market Cap$1.5B
P/E (TTM)10.55
P/E (Forward)12.67
Price/Book13.16
Return on Equity120.9%
Return on Invested Capital7.7%
Debt/Equity3562.58
Gross Margin34.1%
Operating Margin11.4%
Revenue Growth3.3%
Dividend Yield6.9%
Free Cash Flow$131M

The Wendy's Company operates in the Restaurants industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Wendy's Company’s (WEN) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for The Wendy's Company (WEN) is 52/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (54), Value (57), and Momentum (26) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does The Wendy's Company have an economic moat?
The Wendy's Company (WEN) has a Quality factor score of 54/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is The Wendy's Company a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for The Wendy's Company (WEN) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 52/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is The Wendy's Company in?
The Wendy's Company (WEN) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Restaurants industry (United States).
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