The Wendy's CoWEN -3.92%67 Buyback Yield % is 4.76 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 4.50. GuruFocus rates WEN with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.42 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 138 Restaurants companies, The Wendy's Co ranks better than 92.03% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for The Wendy's Co's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Restaurants subindustry, The Wendy's Co's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
The Wendy's Co Buyback Yield % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, The Wendy's Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Wendy's Co's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
The Wendy's Co (WEN) has a Buyback Yield % of 4.76 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on The Wendy's Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.50. Over the past decade, The Wendy's Co's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 1.08 to 45.15. According to the industry distribution chart, The Wendy's Co ranks #11 out of 138 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 8%.
Is The Wendy's Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
The Wendy's Co's current Buyback Yield % of 4.76 is near median its 10-year median of 4.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.08 to a high of 45.15. Based on the distribution chart, The Wendy's Co ranks #11 out of 138 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Wendy's Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Wendy's Co's Buyback Yield % compare to BH and BJRI?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, The Wendy's Co ranks #11 out of 138 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places The Wendy's Co in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, The Wendy's Co's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 1.08 to 45.15 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Restaurants company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on The Wendy's Co and its competitors. The Wendy's Co's current Buyback Yield % is 4.76, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Wendy's Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Wendy's Co (WEN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.42, compared to a current price of $8.60 — trading 53.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 4.76, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.50. The Wendy's Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Wendy's Co (WEN), the current Buyback Yield % is 4.76 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is The Wendy's Co (WEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Wendy's Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.60 is trading 53.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.42.
GuruFocus considers The Wendy's Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for WEN:
Buyback Yield %: 4.76 (near median its 10-year median of 4.50)
GF Value™: $18.42 vs. price of $8.60 (53.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Wendy's Co is engaged in operating, developing, and franchising a system of distinctive quick-service restaurants serving high-quality food. The company operates through Wendy's U.S., Wendy's International, and Global Real Estate & Development. Wendy's U.S. and Wendy's International include the operation and franchising of restaurants and derive revenues from sales at company-operated restaurants, as well as royalties, franchise fees, and advertising fund collections from franchised restaurants. Global Real Estate & Development includes real estate activities for owned and leased sites that are leased or subleased to franchisees and includes the company's share of income from its Canadian restaurant real estate joint venture.
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