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The Wendy's CoWEN -0.12%61 EV-to-OCF is 15.00 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 25.88. GuruFocus rates WEN with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.05 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 363 Restaurants companies, The Wendy's Co ranks worse than 66.94% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, The Wendy's Co's Enterprise Value is $5,378 Mil.
The Wendy's Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $358 Mil. Therefore, The Wendy's Co's EV-to-OCF for today is 15.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Wendy's Co's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
WEN'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.14 Med: 25.88 Max: 53.19
Current: 15
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of The Wendy's Co was 53.19. The lowest was 14.14. And the median was 25.88.
WEN's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 66.94% of 363
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 10.09
vs WEN: 15.00
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
The Wendy's Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
The Wendy's Co's share price for today is $8.64.
The Wendy's Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.660.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
The Wendy's Co EV-to-OCF Related Terms
The Wendy's Co EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Wendy's Co's EV-to-OCF 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-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, The Wendy's Co's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Wendy's Co's EV-to-OCF falls into.
The Wendy's Co's current Enterprise Value is $5,378 Mil.
The Wendy's Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $358 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-OCF of 15.00 as of Aug. 15, 2026. This is 42% below median its historical median of 25.88. Over the past decade, The Wendy's Co's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 14.14 to 53.19. According to the industry distribution chart, The Wendy's Co ranks #243 out of 363 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 66.9%.
Is The Wendy's Co's EV-to-OCF too high?
The Wendy's Co's current EV-to-OCF of 15.00 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 25.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.14 to a high of 53.19. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.09. The Wendy's Co's value of 15.00 is 48.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Wendy's Co ranks #243 out of 363 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Wendy's Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 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-OCF compare to BJRI and CBRL?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, The Wendy's Co ranks #243 out of 363 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places The Wendy's Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.09. The Wendy's Co's value of 15.00 is 48.7% above this benchmark. Historically, The Wendy's Co's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 14.14 to 53.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.88 vs. the industry median of 10.09, The Wendy's Co has consistently been above 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-OCF for a Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Restaurants companies is 10.09, based on 363 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF 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-OCF of 15.00 is 48.7% above 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 10.09 — 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-OCF is 15.00, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 25.88. 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 $16.05, compared to a current price of $8.64 — trading 46.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 15.00, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 25.88 and 48.7% above the Restaurants industry median of 10.09. The Wendy's Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Wendy's Co (WEN), the current EV-to-OCF is 15.00 as of Aug. 15, 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 $8.64 is trading 46.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.05.
GuruFocus considers The Wendy's Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for WEN:
EV-to-OCF: 15.00 (42% below median its 10-year median of 25.88)
GF Value™: $16.05 vs. price of $8.64 (46.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 48.7% above the Restaurants median (#243 of 363)
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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