The Wendy's CoMIL:1WEN -1.95%44 EV-to-FCF is 24.40 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 37.29. GuruFocus rates MIL:1WEN with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.20 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 276 Restaurants companies, The Wendy's Co ranks worse than 64.49% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, The Wendy's Co's Enterprise Value is €4,654 Mil.
The Wendy's Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €191 Mil. Therefore, The Wendy's Co's EV-to-FCF for today is 24.40.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Wendy's Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:1WEN'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.19 Med: 37.29 Max: 136.92
Current: 23.83
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of The Wendy's Co was 136.92. The lowest was 21.19. And the median was 37.29.
MIL:1WEN's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 64.49% of 276
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 17.89
vs MIL:1WEN: 23.83
EV-to-FCF 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-FCF 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 €6.842.
The Wendy's Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 €0.671.
* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
The Wendy's Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
The Wendy's Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Wendy's Co's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, The Wendy's Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Wendy's Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
The Wendy's Co's current Enterprise Value is €4,654 Mil.
The Wendy's Co's Free Cash Flow 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 €191 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 (MIL:1WEN) has a EV-to-FCF of 24.40 as of Jul. 08, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on The Wendy's Co and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 37.29. Over the past decade, The Wendy's Co's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 21.19 to 136.92. According to the industry distribution chart, The Wendy's Co ranks #178 out of 276 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 64.5%.
Is The Wendy's Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
The Wendy's Co's current EV-to-FCF of 24.40 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 37.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.19 to a high of 136.92. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-FCF is 17.89. The Wendy's Co's value of 24.40 is 36.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Wendy's Co ranks #178 out of 276 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Wendy's Co has a GF Score™ of 44/100 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-FCF compare to BH and BJRI?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, The Wendy's Co ranks #178 out of 276 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places The Wendy's Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 17.89. The Wendy's Co's value of 24.40 is 36.4% above this benchmark. Historically, The Wendy's Co's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 21.19 to 136.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.29 vs. the industry median of 17.89, 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-FCF for a Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Restaurants companies is 17.89, based on 276 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF 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-FCF of 24.40 is 36.4% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on The Wendy's Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 17.89 — 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-FCF is 24.40, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 37.29. 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 (MIL:1WEN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.20, compared to a current price of €6.84 — trading 57.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 24.40, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 37.29 and 36.4% above the Restaurants industry median of 17.89. The Wendy's Co's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Wendy's Co (MIL:1WEN), the current EV-to-FCF is 24.40 as of Jul. 08, 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 (MIL:1WEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Wendy's Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €6.84 is trading 57.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €16.20.
GuruFocus considers The Wendy's Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1WEN:
EV-to-FCF: 24.40 (35% below median its 10-year median of 37.29)
GF Value™: €16.20 vs. price of €6.84 (57.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36.4% above the Restaurants median (#178 of 276)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1WEN 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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