Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
The Wendy's Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -140.00%.
The industry rank for The Wendy's Co's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
WEN's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 92.68% of 328
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 8.965
vs WEN: -140.00
The Wendy's Co (NAS:WEN) 3-Year RORE % Explanation
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.
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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
The Wendy's Co 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
The Wendy's Co 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Wendy's Co's 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, The Wendy's Co's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Wendy's Co's 3-Year RORE % 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.
In the calculation of 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.
The Wendy's Co (WEN) has a 3-Year RORE % of -140.00 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on The Wendy's Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Wendy's Co ranks #304 out of 328 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 92.7%.
Is The Wendy's Co's 3-Year RORE % too high?
The Wendy's Co's current 3-Year RORE % is -140.00. Based on the distribution chart, The Wendy's Co ranks #304 out of 328 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 3-Year RORE % compare to BH and BJRI?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, The Wendy's Co ranks #304 out of 328 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places The Wendy's Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 8.97. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for a Restaurants company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Restaurants companies is 8.97, based on 328 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on The Wendy's Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 8.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Wendy's Co's current 3-Year RORE % is -140.00. 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 $7.78 — trading 57.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -140.00. The Wendy's Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Wendy's Co (WEN), the current 3-Year RORE % is -140.00 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 $7.78 is trading 57.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.42.
GuruFocus considers The Wendy's Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for WEN:
3-Year RORE %: -140.00
GF Value™: $18.42 vs. price of $7.78 (57.8% below fair value)
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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