Market cap is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of Shares Outstanding (EOP). The Wendy's Co's share price for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $6.95. The Wendy's Co's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 190 Mil. Therefore, The Wendy's Co's market cap for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,324 Mil.
The Wendy's Co's quarterly market cap
declined
from Sep. 2025 ($1,743 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($1,585 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2025 ($1,585 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($1,324 Mil).
The Wendy's Co's annual market cap
declined
from Dec. 2023 ($4,001 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($3,322 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2024 ($3,322 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($1,585 Mil).
Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. The Wendy's Co's Enterprise Value for Today is $5,304 Mil.
The Wendy's Co (NAS:WEN) Market Cap Explanation
Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the companys debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.
Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.
The Wendy's Co Market Cap Related Terms
The Wendy's Co Market Cap Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Wendy's Co's Market Cap 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 Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap 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 Market Cap vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, The Wendy's Co's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Wendy's Co's Market Cap falls into.
Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
The Wendy's Co's Market Cap for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Market Cap of $1,486 Mil as of Jun. 26, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on The Wendy's Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Wendy's Co ranks #42 out of 370 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 11.4%.
Is The Wendy's Co's Market Cap too high?
The Wendy's Co's current Market Cap is $1,486 Mil. The Restaurants industry median Market Cap is 89.64. The Wendy's Co's value of $1,486 Mil is 1557.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Wendy's Co ranks #42 out of 370 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 Market Cap compare to SG and PZZA?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, The Wendy's Co ranks #42 out of 370 companies for Market Cap. This places The Wendy's Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 89.64. The Wendy's Co's value of $1,486 Mil is 1557.8% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Market Cap for a Restaurants company?
The median Market Cap among Restaurants companies is 89.64, based on 370 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Wendy's Co's current Market Cap of $1,486 Mil is 1557.8% 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 Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on The Wendy's Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Market Cap is 89.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Wendy's Co's current Market Cap is $1,486 Mil. 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 Market Cap is $1,486 Mil and 1557.8% above the Restaurants industry median of 89.64. 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 Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Wendy's Co (WEN), the current Market Cap is $1,486 Mil 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:
Market Cap: $1,486 Mil
GF Value™: $18.41 vs. price of $7.80 (57.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1557.8% above the Restaurants median (#42 of 370)
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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