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6.02 (1y: +34%)
Market Cap 2.38 B P/E(ttm) 376.20
Enterprise Value 3.41 B P/B 1.19
WEN- NAS (USA)
Wendy's Co
  • Currently 1/5
Business Predictability Rank: 1-Star
Back Testing Results:
Average gain of all 1-Star stocks: 1.1% per year.
% of Stocks that are in still loss if held for 10yrs: 45%.
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GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company’s financial situation is. It is based on these factors

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest coverage (current year).
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better
3. Altman Z-score.

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

Financial Strength : 5/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Cash to Debt 0.311
WEN's Cash to Debt is ranked lower than
72% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 0.96 vs. WEN: 0.311 )
WEN' s 10-Year Cash to Debt Range
Min: 0.1   Max: 2.95
Current: 0.31
0.1
2.95
Equity to Asset -0.045
WEN's Equity to Asset is ranked lower than
91% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 0.40 vs. WEN: -0.045 )
WEN' s 10-Year Equity to Asset Range
Min: -0.4   Max: 0.36
Current: -0.05
-0.4
0.36
Interest Coverage 1.2
WEN's Interest Coverage is ranked lower than
80% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 15.10 vs. WEN: 1.2 )
WEN' s 10-Year Interest Coverage Range
Min: 0   Max: 1
Current: 1.2
0
1
F-Score: 5
Z-Score: 1.08
M-Score: -3.03
GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company’s business will stay that way. It is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin
2. Trend of the Operating Margin (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
••3. Consistency of the profitability
4. Piotroski F-Score
5. Predictability Rank•

The maximum rank is 10. A rank of 7 or higher means a higher profitability and may stay that way. A rank of 3 or lower indicates that the company has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength Rank. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability & Growth : 6/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Operating margin (%) 4.90
WEN's Operating margin (%) is ranked higher than
53% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 4.90 vs. WEN: 4.90 )
WEN' s 10-Year Operating margin (%) Range
Min: -22.7   Max: 12.9
Current: 4.9
-22.7
12.9
Net-margin (%) 0.3
WEN's Net-margin (%) is ranked lower than
88% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 2.70 vs. WEN: 0.3 )
WEN' s 10-Year Net-margin (%) Range
Min: -26.3   Max: 529.5
Current: 0.3
-26.3
529.5
ROE (%) 0.4
WEN's ROE (%) is ranked lower than
82% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 8.80 vs. WEN: 0.4 )
WEN' s 10-Year ROE (%) Range
Min: -20.1   Max: 163.6
Current: 0.4
-20.1
163.6
ROA (%) 0.2
WEN's ROA (%) is ranked lower than
84% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 3.60 vs. WEN: 0.2 )
WEN' s 10-Year ROA (%) Range
Min: -10.3   Max: 43.3
Current: 0.2
-10.3
43.3
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) 10.00
WEN's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) is ranked lower than
64% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 21.80 vs. WEN: 10.00 )
WEN' s 10-Year ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) Range
Min: -26.4   Max: 153.3
Current: 10
-26.4
153.3
Revenue Growth (%) -4.5
WEN's Revenue Growth (%) is ranked higher than
64% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 3.70 vs. WEN: -4.5 )
WEN' s 10-Year Revenue Growth (%) Range
Min: -35.9   Max: 40.6
Current: -4.5
-35.9
40.6
EBITDA Growth (%) 2.2
WEN's EBITDA Growth (%) is ranked lower than
82% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 6.20 vs. WEN: 2.2 )
WEN' s 10-Year EBITDA Growth (%) Range
Min: -52   Max: 25.1
Current: 2.2
-52
25.1
EPS Growth (%) 18.9
WEN's EPS Growth (%) is ranked lower than
80% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 8.55 vs. WEN: 18.9 )
WEN' s 10-Year EPS Growth (%) Range
Min: -46.4   Max: 52.7
Current: 18.9
-46.4
52.7
» WEN's 10-Y Financials

Financials


Revenue & Net Income
Cash & Debt
Oprt. Cash Flow & Free Cash Flow

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Guru Trades
Q2 2012

WEN Guru Trades in Q2 2012

Murray Stahl 45,750 sh (New)
Steven Cohen 493,144 sh (+229.83%)
Mason Hawkins 34,521,800 sh (+0.59%)
Mario Gabelli 117,710 sh (unchged)
Jim Simons Sold Out
Joel Greenblatt 22,602 sh (-13.79%)
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Q3 2012

WEN Guru Trades in Q3 2012

Murray Stahl 3,818,224 sh (+8245.84%)
Joel Greenblatt 116,538 sh (+415.61%)
Mario Gabelli 120,710 sh (+2.55%)
Mason Hawkins 34,732,100 sh (+0.61%)
Steven Cohen Sold Out
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Q4 2012

WEN Guru Trades in Q4 2012

John Burbank 10,001 sh (New)
Murray Stahl 21,755,843 sh (+469.79%)
Mason Hawkins 35,119,500 sh (+1.12%)
Mario Gabelli 120,710 sh (unchged)
Joel Greenblatt Sold Out
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Q1 2013

WEN Guru Trades in Q1 2013

Steven Cohen 23,600 sh (New)
Murray Stahl 27,684,265 sh (+27.25%)
John Burbank 10,001 sh (unchged)
Mario Gabelli 120,710 sh (unchged)
Mason Hawkins 35,028,400 sh (-0.26%)
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Insider Trades

Latest Guru Trades with WEN

GuruDate Trades Impact to Portfolio Price Range * (?) Current Price Change from Average Current Shares
Joel Greenblatt 2012-12-31 Sold Out 0.04%$4.14 - $4.81 $ 6.0234%0
John Burbank 2012-12-31 New Buy$4.14 - $4.81 $ 6.0234%10001
Joel Greenblatt 2012-09-30 Add 415.61%0.03%$4.25 - $4.8 $ 6.0233%116538
Joel Greenblatt 2012-03-31 Add 33.54%$4.69 - $5.43 $ 6.0226%26217
Leon Cooperman 2011-12-31 Sold Out 0.06%$4.45 - $5.51 $ 6.0220%0
John Keeley 2011-12-31 Sold Out 0.01%$4.45 - $5.51 $ 6.0220%0
Joel Greenblatt 2011-12-31 Add 29.56%$4.45 - $5.51 $ 6.0220%19632
Leon Cooperman 2011-09-30 Reduce -84.61%0.3%$4.42 - $5.59 $ 6.0219%470400
John Keeley 2011-09-30 New Buy0.01%$4.42 - $5.59 $ 6.0219%112500
Joel Greenblatt 2011-09-30 New Buy0.01%$4.42 - $5.59 $ 6.0219%15153
George Soros 2011-09-30 Sold Out 0.0056%$4.42 - $5.59 $ 6.0219%0
Leon Cooperman 2011-06-30 Add 693.61%0.31%$4.52 - $5.14 $ 6.0224%3057194
Mario Gabelli 2011-03-31 Reduce -58.66%$4.47 - $5.19 $ 6.0224%118610
George Soros 2010-12-31 Add 113.16%0.01%$4.31 - $5.01 $ 6.0228%92300
Carl Icahn 2010-09-30 Sold Out 0.07%$3.89 - $4.69 $ 6.0241%0
Mario Gabelli 2010-09-30 Add 139.22%0.01%$3.89 - $4.69 $ 6.0241%287810
George Soros 2010-09-30 Reduce -71.83%$3.89 - $4.69 $ 6.0241%43300
George Soros 2010-06-30 New Buy0.02%$4.05 - $5.52 $ 6.0226%153700
Mario Gabelli 2010-06-30 Reduce -60.2%$4.05 - $5.52 $ 6.0226%120310
John Keeley 2010-03-31 Sold Out 0.06%$4.4 - $5.02 $ 6.0228%0
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Ratios

vs
industry		 vs
history
P/E(ttm) 376.20
WEN's P/E(ttm) is ranked higher than
59% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 22.60 vs. WEN: 376.20 )
WEN' s 10-Year P/E(ttm) Range
Min: 0.31   Max: 1380
Current: 376.2
0.31
1380
P/B 1.19
WEN's P/B is ranked higher than
82% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 1.95 vs. WEN: 1.19 )
WEN' s 10-Year P/B Range
Min: 0.28   Max: 4.33
Current: 1.19
0.28
4.33
P/S 0.94
WEN's P/S is ranked lower than
61% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 0.64 vs. WEN: 0.94 )
WEN' s 10-Year P/S Range
Min: 0.17   Max: 1.59
Current: 0.94
0.17
1.59
PFCF 46.31
WEN's PFCF is ranked lower than
93% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 17.05 vs. WEN: 46.31 )
WEN' s 10-Year PFCF Range
Min: 0.7   Max: 469
Current: 46.31
0.7
469
EV-to-EBIT 27.44
WEN's EV-to-EBIT is ranked higher than
68% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 15.08 vs. WEN: 27.44 )
WEN' s 10-Year EV-to-EBIT Range
Min: 0.1   Max: 395.5
Current: 27.44
0.1
395.5
Shiller P/E 23.8
WEN's Shiller P/E is ranked higher than
99% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 16.27 vs. WEN: 23.8 )
WEN' s 10-Year Shiller P/E Range
Min: 2.41   Max: 86.42
Current: 23.8
2.41
86.42

Dividend & Buy Back

vs
industry		 vs
history
Dividend Yield 1.99
WEN's Dividend Yield is ranked higher than
84% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 1.41 vs. WEN: 1.99 )
WEN' s 10-Year Dividend Yield Range
Min: 0.58   Max: 10.13
Current: 1.99
0.58
10.13
Dividend Payout 7.1
WEN's Dividend Payout is ranked lower than
71% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 0.51 vs. WEN: 7.1 )
WEN' s 10-Year Dividend Payout Range
Min: 0.44   Max: 5.54
Current: 7.1
0.44
5.54
Dividend growth (3y) 13.6
WEN's Dividend growth (3y) is ranked higher than
89% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 0.05 vs. WEN: 13.6 )
WEN' s 10-Year Dividend growth (3y) Range
Min: 0   Max: 25.3
Current: 13.6
0
25.3
Yield on cost (5-Year) 0.90
WEN's Yield on cost (5-Year) is ranked higher than
53% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 1.34 vs. WEN: 0.90 )
WEN' s 10-Year Yield on cost (5-Year) Range
Min: 0.26   Max: 4.57
Current: 0.9
0.26
4.57
Share Buyback Rate 4.3
WEN's Share Buyback Rate is ranked higher than
65% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: -0.10 vs. WEN: 4.3 )
WEN' s 10-Year Share Buyback Rate Range
Min: 7   Max: -52.1
Current: 4.3

Valuation & Return

vs
industry		 vs
history
Price/Net Current Asset Value 50.3
WEN's Price/Net Current Asset Value is ranked higher than
82% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 41.70 vs. WEN: 50.3 )
WEN' s 10-Year Price/Net Current Asset Value Range
Min: 5.8   Max: 50.3
Current: 50.3
5.8
50.3
Price/DCF (Projected) 1.2
WEN's Price/DCF (Projected) is ranked higher than
82% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 1.10 vs. WEN: 1.2 )
WEN' s 10-Year Price/DCF (Projected) Range
Min: 0.6   Max: 1.2
Current: 1.2
0.6
1.2
Price/Median PS Value 1.3
WEN's Price/Median PS Value is ranked higher than
81% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 1.00 vs. WEN: 1.3 )
WEN' s 10-Year Price/Median PS Value Range
Min: 0.4   Max: 2
Current: 1.3
0.4
2
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) 3.60
WEN's Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) is ranked higher than
72% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 7.20 vs. WEN: 3.60 )
WEN' s 10-Year Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) Range
Min: 0.3   Max: 1119.4
Current: 3.6
0.3
1119.4
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) 0.3
WEN's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) is ranked higher than
69% of the 173 Companies
in the Global Restaurants industry.

( Industry Median: 9.03 vs. WEN: 0.3 )
WEN' s 10-Year Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) Range
Min: -50   Max: 89.2
Current: 0.3
-50
89.2

Business Description

Wendy's Company was reincorporated in Delaware in June 1994. Wendy's Company (formerly, through July 4, 2011, Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc.) is the parent company of its 100% owned subsidiary holding company, Wendy's Restaurants, LLC. On July 4, 2011, Wendy's Restaurants, LLC completed the sale of 100% of the common stock of its then wholly owned subsidiary, Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc. After this sale, the principal 100% owned subsidiary of Wendy's Restaurants is Wendy's International, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Wendy's franchises and operates company-owned Wendy's quick service restaurants specializing in hamburger sandwiches throughout the United States of America. Wendy's also has franchised restaurants in 27 foreign countries and U.S. territories. At January 1, 2012, Wendy's operated and franchised 1,417 and 5,177 restaurants, respectively. Each Wendy's restaurant offers a relatively standard menu featuring hamburgers and filet of chicken breast sandwiches, which are prepared to order with the customer's choice of condiments. Wendy's menu also includes chicken nuggets, chili, baked and french fried potatoes, freshly prepared salads, soft drinks, milk, coffee, Frosty desserts and kids' meals. In addition, the restaurants sell a variety of promotional products on a limited time basis. Wendy's has been testing breakfast in certain markets in the United States. Wendy's or its subsidiaries have registered certain trademarks and service marks in the United States Patent and Trademark Office and in international jurisdictions, some of which include Wendy's, Old Fashioned Hamburgers and Quality Is Our Recipe. Each Wendy's restaurant is in competition with other food service operations within the same geographical area. The quick-service restaurant segment is highly competitive and includes well-established competitors. Wendy's competes with other restaurant companies and food outlets, primarily through the quality, variety, convenience, price, and value perception of food products offered. The Wendy's Company's and Wendy's Restaurants' past and present operations are governed by federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations concerning the discharge, storage, handling and disposal of hazardous or toxic substances.
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Industry: Restaurants
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