The Wendy's CoWEN +6.56%61 Quick Ratio is 1.81 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 1.98. 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 82.74% on this metric.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. The Wendy's Co's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.81.
The Wendy's Co has a quick ratio of 1.81. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Wendy's Co's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
WEN'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.8 Med: 1.98 Max: 2.71
Current: 1.81
During the past 13 years, The Wendy's Co's highest Quick Ratio was 2.71. The lowest was 0.80. And the median was 1.98.
WEN's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 82.74% of 365
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.87
vs WEN: 1.81
The Wendy's Co (NAS:WEN) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
The Wendy's Co Quick Ratio Related Terms
The Wendy's Co Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Wendy's Co's Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, The Wendy's Co's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Wendy's Co's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
The Wendy's Co's Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio of 1.81 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on The Wendy's Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.98. Over the past decade, The Wendy's Co's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.80 to 2.71. According to the industry distribution chart, The Wendy's Co ranks #63 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 17.3%.
Is The Wendy's Co's Quick Ratio too high?
The Wendy's Co's current Quick Ratio of 1.81 is near median its 10-year median of 1.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.80 to a high of 2.71. The Restaurants industry median Quick Ratio is 0.87. The Wendy's Co's value of 1.81 is 108% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Wendy's Co ranks #63 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 Quick Ratio compare to SG and PZZA?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, The Wendy's Co ranks #63 out of 365 companies for Quick Ratio. This places The Wendy's Co in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Quick Ratio is 0.87. The Wendy's Co's value of 1.81 is 108% above this benchmark. Historically, The Wendy's Co's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.80 to 2.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.98 vs. the industry median of 0.87, 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 Quick Ratio for a Restaurants company?
The median Quick Ratio among Restaurants companies is 0.87, based on 365 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Wendy's Co's current Quick Ratio of 1.81 is 108% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on The Wendy's Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Quick Ratio is 0.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Wendy's Co's current Quick Ratio is 1.81, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.98. 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 Quick Ratio is 1.81, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.98 and 108% above the Restaurants industry median of 0.87. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Wendy's Co (WEN), the current Quick Ratio is 1.81 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 $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:
Quick Ratio: 1.81 (near median its 10-year median of 1.98)
GF Value™: $18.41 vs. price of $7.80 (57.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 108% above the Restaurants median (#63 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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