The Wendy's Company (WEN) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1279 data points (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16)
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 I...
The Wendy's Company (WEN) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 10.13 (historical range: 7.10–28.98, median: 19.72), placing it at the 17th percentile — cheap relative to its history, P/S ratio of 0.58 (range: 0.53–2.86, 2th percentile — cheap relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 16.68 (range: 9.44–20.85, 51th percentile).
Over the historical period (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16), The Wendy's Company's P/E ratio has contracted by 45% over the observed period (from an average of 24.0 to 13.2).
The Wendy's Company trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 10.13 | 19.72 | 17th | cheap relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 0.58 | 1.82 | 2th | cheap relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 16.68 | 16.60 | 51th | near its historical average |
| FCF Yield | 20.68% | 6.87% | 99th | cheap relative to its history |
The Wendy's Company (WEN) Valuation & P/E History
The Wendy's Company (WEN) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Retail-Eating & Drinking Places industry currently trading at $6.62 with a market capitalization of $1.3 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for WEN based on 1279 data points covering 2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 10.13 is below the historical median of 19.72, placing WEN at the 17th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 0.58 compares to a median of 1.82.
WEN Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows The Wendy's Company's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether WEN is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests WEN is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for The Wendy's Company.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is WEN Overvalued or Undervalued?
The Wendy's Company trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics. The overall valuation percentile of 23 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive WEN is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full WEN analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.WEN trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.