The Wendy’s Co (WEN) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
The Wendy’s Co stock (WEN) is currently trading at $7.14. The Wendy’s Co PE ratio is 8.40. The Wendy’s Co PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.62. Analyst consensus price target for WEN is $7.98. WallStSmart rates WEN as Underperform.
- WEN PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- WEN PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- WEN intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- WEN stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- WEN fair value vs current price
- WEN insider transactions and insider buying
- Is WEN undervalued or overvalued?
- The Wendy’s Co financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- WEN Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- WEN analyst price target and Smart Rating
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WEN Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · The Wendy’s Co (WEN)
WEN trades 36% above its Graham fair value of $5.78, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
The Wendy’s Co (WEN) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, return on equity, price/sales. Concerns around price/book and revenue growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
The Wendy’s Co (WEN) Key Strengths (4)
Every $100 of shareholder equity generates $88 in profit
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
93.50% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Good growth relative to its price
Supporting Valuation Data
The Wendy’s Co (WEN) Areas to Watch (6)
Revenue declining -5.50%, a shrinking business
Earnings declining -40.70%, profits shrinking
Very expensive at 11.5x book value
Thin operating margins with cost pressures present
Thin profit margins with limited profitability
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
The Wendy’s Co (WEN) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 52/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.5/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 2.5/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Return on Equity, Price/Sales, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.20), Price/Sales (0.62) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 87.60%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Price/Book. Some valuation metrics including Price/Book (11.51) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -5.50%, EPS Growth at -40.70%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 12.40%, Profit Margin at 7.58%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 87.60% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -5.50% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Return on Equity, Price/Sales) and negatives (Revenue Growth, EPS Growth). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
WEN Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
WEN's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.62x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 1.31x (37th percentile). The current valuation is 89% below its historical high of 5.69x set in Dec 2006, and 101% above its historical low of 0.31x in Aug 2010.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for The Wendy’s Co (WEN) · CONSUMER CYCLICAL › RESTAURANTS
The Big Picture
The Wendy’s Co operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 2.2B with 6% decline year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 7.6%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
ROE of 87.6% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Generating 31M in free cash flow and 69M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Revenue contracted 6% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can The Wendy’s Co push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 9.4%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor RESTAURANTS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact The Wendy’s Co.
Bottom Line
The Wendy’s Co offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About The Wendy’s Co(WEN)
NASDAQ
CONSUMER CYCLICAL
RESTAURANTS
USA
The Wendy's Company, is a quick service restaurant business. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ohio.