WEN (The Wendy's Co) Inventory Turnover: 57.50 (As of Mar. 2026)


WEN The Wendy's Co WEN
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What is The Wendy's Co Inventory Turnover?

The Wendy's Co WEN -3.92% 61 Inventory Turnover is 57.50 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WEN with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.42 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. The Wendy's Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $402 Mil. The Wendy's Co's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $7 Mil. The Wendy's Co's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 57.50.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. The Wendy's Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.59.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. The Wendy's Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.01.

The Wendy's Co  (NAS:WEN) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

The Wendy's Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=6.9955/402.231*365 / 4
=1.59

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

The Wendy's Co's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=6.9955 / 540.637
=0.01

* 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.

Be Aware

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.

The Wendy's Co Inventory Turnover Related Terms

The Wendy's Co Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Wendy's Co's Inventory Turnover 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.

The Wendy's Co Inventory Turnover Chart

The Wendy's Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Inventory Turnover
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The Wendy's Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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The Wendy's Co Inventory Turnover Calculation

The Wendy's Co's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=1588.324 / ((6.529 + 7.387) / 2 )
=1588.324 / 6.958
=228.27

The Wendy's Co's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=402.231 / ((7.387 + 6.604) / 2 )
=402.231 / 6.9955
=57.50

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Inventory Turnover →
What does a Inventory Turnover of 57.50 mean?
The Wendy's Co (WEN) has a Inventory Turnover of 57.50 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on The Wendy's Co and its competitors.
Is The Wendy's Co's Inventory Turnover too high?
The Wendy's Co's current Inventory Turnover is 57.50. 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 Inventory Turnover compare to BH and BJRI?
The Wendy's Co's Inventory Turnover of 57.50 can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Inventory Turnover for a Restaurants company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Inventory Turnover 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 Inventory Turnover mean?
A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on The Wendy's Co and its competitors. The Wendy's Co's current Inventory Turnover is 57.50. 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 Inventory Turnover is 57.50. The Wendy's Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Inventory Turnover calculated?
Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Wendy's Co (WEN), the current Inventory Turnover is 57.50 as of Mar. 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:

  • Inventory Turnover: 57.50
  • GF Value™: $18.42 vs. price of $8.60 (53.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 7 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges 1WEN:ItalyTQK:Germany
Address One Dave Thomas Boulevard, Dublin, OH, USA, 43017
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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