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The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. The Wendy's Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $541 Mil. The Wendy's Co's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $115 Mil.
Hence, The Wendy's Co's Receivables Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.70.
The Wendy's Co (NAS:WEN) Receivables Turnover Explanation
An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.
The Wendy's Co Receivables Turnover Related Terms
The Wendy's Co Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Wendy's Co's Receivables 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.
WEN vs BH, BJRI, ARCO: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, The Wendy's Co's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, The Wendy's Co's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Wendy's Co's Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover of 4.70 as of Mar. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on The Wendy's Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Wendy's Co ranks #240 out of 354 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 67.8%.
Is The Wendy's Co's Receivables Turnover too high?
The Wendy's Co's current Receivables Turnover is 4.70. The Restaurants industry median Receivables Turnover is 28.75. The Wendy's Co's value of 4.70 is 83.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Wendy's Co ranks #240 out of 354 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Wendy's Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Wendy's Co's Receivables Turnover compare to BH and BJRI?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, The Wendy's Co ranks #240 out of 354 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places The Wendy's Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 28.75. The Wendy's Co's value of 4.70 is 83.7% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for a Restaurants company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Restaurants companies is 28.75, based on 354 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Wendy's Co's current Receivables Turnover of 4.70 is 83.7% below 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on The Wendy's Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 28.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Wendy's Co's current Receivables Turnover is 4.70. 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 $18.43, compared to a current price of $7.49 — trading 59.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 4.70 and 83.7% below the Restaurants industry median of 28.75. The Wendy's Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Wendy's Co (WEN), the current Receivables Turnover is 4.70 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 $7.49 is trading 59.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.43.
GuruFocus considers The Wendy's Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for WEN:
Receivables Turnover: 4.70
GF Value™: $18.43 vs. price of $7.49 (59.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 83.7% below the Restaurants median (#240 of 354)
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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