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The Wendy's CoWEN -3.79%67 EV-to-EBIT is 15.55 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 21.07. GuruFocus rates WEN with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.44 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 263 Restaurants companies, The Wendy's Co ranks better than 54.37% on this metric.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
The Wendy's Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $5,141 Mil.
The Wendy's Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $336 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
The Wendy's Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Wendy's Co's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, The Wendy's Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Wendy's Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
The Wendy's Co's current Enterprise Value is $5,220 Mil.
The Wendy's Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $336 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 15.55 as of Jul. 30, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on The Wendy's Co and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 21.07. Over the past decade, The Wendy's Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.39 to 35.21. According to the industry distribution chart, The Wendy's Co ranks #120 out of 263 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 45.6%.
Is The Wendy's Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
The Wendy's Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 15.55 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 21.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.39 to a high of 35.21. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.85. The Wendy's Co's value of 15.55 is 7.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Wendy's Co ranks #120 out of 263 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to BJRI and CBRL?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, The Wendy's Co ranks #120 out of 263 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts The Wendy's Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.85. The Wendy's Co's value of 15.55 is 7.7% below this benchmark. Historically, The Wendy's Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.39 to 35.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.07 vs. the industry median of 16.85, The Wendy's Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Restaurants companies is 16.85, based on 263 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Wendy's Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 15.55 is 7.7% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on The Wendy's Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 16.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Wendy's Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 15.55, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 21.07. 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 $18.44, compared to a current price of $7.36 — trading 60.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 15.55, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 21.07 and 7.7% below the Restaurants industry median of 16.85. The Wendy's Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Wendy's Co (WEN), the current EV-to-EBIT is 15.55 as of Jul. 30, 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 $7.36 is trading 60.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.44.
GuruFocus considers The Wendy's Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for WEN:
EV-to-EBIT: 15.55 (26% below median its 10-year median of 21.07)
GF Value™: $18.44 vs. price of $7.36 (60.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.7% below the Restaurants median (#120 of 263)
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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