The Wendy's CoWEN +6.56%61 FCF Yield % is 14.97 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 215% above its 10-year median of 4.75. GuruFocus rates WEN with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.41 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 365 Restaurants companies, The Wendy's Co ranks better than 80.55% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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The Wendy's Co FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Wendy's Co's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Restaurants subindustry, The Wendy's Co's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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 FCF Yield % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, The Wendy's Co's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Wendy's Co's FCF 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 FCF Yield % of 14.97 as of Jun. 26, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on The Wendy's Co and its competitors. This is 215% above median its historical median of 4.75. Over the past decade, The Wendy's Co's FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.19 to 18.72. According to the industry distribution chart, The Wendy's Co ranks #71 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 19.5%.
Is The Wendy's Co's FCF Yield % too high?
The Wendy's Co's current FCF Yield % of 14.97 is 215% above median its 10-year median of 4.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.19 to a high of 18.72. The Restaurants industry median FCF Yield % is 4.81. The Wendy's Co's value of 14.97 is 211.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Wendy's Co ranks #71 out of 365 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 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 FCF Yield % compare to SG and PZZA?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, The Wendy's Co ranks #71 out of 365 companies for FCF Yield %. This places The Wendy's Co in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 4.81. The Wendy's Co's value of 14.97 is 211.2% above this benchmark. Historically, The Wendy's Co's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.19 to 18.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.75 vs. the industry median of 4.81, 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 FCF Yield % for a Restaurants company?
The median FCF Yield % among Restaurants companies is 4.81, based on 365 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Wendy's Co's current FCF Yield % of 14.97 is 211.2% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on The Wendy's Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median FCF Yield % is 4.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Wendy's Co's current FCF Yield % is 14.97, which is 215% above median its own 10-year median of 4.75. 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 $18.41, compared to a current price of $7.80 — trading 57.6% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 14.97, which is 215% above median its 10-year median of 4.75 and 211.2% above the Restaurants industry median of 4.81. The Wendy's Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Wendy's Co (WEN), the current FCF Yield % is 14.97 as of Jun. 26, 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 $7.80 is trading 57.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.41.
GuruFocus considers The Wendy's Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for WEN:
FCF Yield %: 14.97 (215% above median its 10-year median of 4.75)
GF Value™: $18.41 vs. price of $7.80 (57.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 211.2% above the Restaurants median (#71 of 365)
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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