WEN Wendy's PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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The current PE ratio for Wendy's stock as of May 9, 2025 is 12.63. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $0.95 and the stock price of $12 per share. The P/E ratio has a decrease of 27% from the past four quarters average of 17.2.
WEN PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Wendy's for the last ten years is 25.35. The current PE ratio of 12.63 is 50% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, WEN's PE ratio was at its highest in the Oct 2017 quarter at 62.12, when the stock price was $15.53 and the EPS was $0.25. The lowest value was in the Sep 2018 quarter, when it reached 6.83 with a price of $17.14 and an EPS of $2.51.
Wendy's PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 355.93% in 2019
Maximum annual decrease: -69.1% in 2013
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17.37 | -12.63% | $16.5 | $0.95 |
| 2023 | 19.88 | -27.1% | $19.48 | $0.98 |
| 2023 | 27.27 | 4.04% | $22.63 | $0.83 |
| 2022 | 26.21 | -36.63% | $23.85 | $0.91 |
| 2021 | 41.36 | 12% | $21.92 | $0.53 |
| 2019 | 36.93 | 355.93% | $22.16 | $0.6 |
| 2018 | 8.1 | -61.02% | $15.63 | $1.93 |
| 2017 | 20.78 | -24.68% | $16.42 | $0.79 |
| 2017 | 27.59 | 28.09% | $13.52 | $0.49 |
| 2016 | 21.54 | -20.31% | $10.77 | $0.5 |
| 2014 | 27.03 | -63.01% | $8.92 | $0.33 |
| 2013 | 73.08 | -69.1% | $8.77 | $0.12 |
| 2012 | 236.5 | -11.75% | $4.73 | $0.02 |
| 2012 | 268 | N/A | $5.36 | $0.02 |
| 2011 | N/A | N/A | $4.62 | -$0.01 |
Wendy's PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 15.4 | -11.34% | $14.63 | $0.95 |
| Dec 2024 | 17.37 | -7.26% | $16.5 | $0.95 |
| Sep 2024 | 18.73 | 8.2% | $17.79 | $0.95 |
| Jun 2024 | 17.31 | -9.04% | $16.96 | $0.98 |
| Mar 2024 | 19.03 | -4.28% | $18.84 | $0.99 |
| Dec 2023 | 19.88 | -8.43% | $19.48 | $0.98 |
| Oct 2023 | 21.71 | -10.18% | $20.41 | $0.94 |
| Jul 2023 | 24.17 | -5.66% | $21.75 | $0.9 |
| Apr 2023 | 25.62 | -6.05% | $21.78 | $0.85 |
| Jan 2023 | 27.27 | 28.39% | $22.63 | $0.83 |
| Oct 2022 | 21.24 | -8.96% | $18.69 | $0.88 |
| Jul 2022 | 23.33 | -3.24% | $19.36 | $0.83 |
| Apr 2022 | 24.11 | -8.01% | $21.7 | $0.9 |
| Jan 2022 | 26.21 | 1.08% | $23.85 | $0.91 |
| Oct 2021 | 25.93 | -4.88% | $22.3 | $0.86 |
WEN average PE ratio chart
WEN's current P/E ratio is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
WEN PE vs peers
WEN's PE ratio is lower than its peer stocks MCD and YUM, but it is greater than ARCO's. Wendy's is presently trading at a lower PE ratio (12.63) than its peer group average of 22.29.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| ARCO Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc | 11.06 | $1.65B |
| WEN Wendy's Co | 12.88 | $2.35B |
| GTIM Good Times Restaurants Inc | 17.09 | $19.91M |
| MCD Mcdonalds Corp | 27.1 | $221.7B |
| DPZ Dominos Pizza Inc | 27.34 | $16.45B |
| YUM Yum Brands Inc | 28.84 | $40.72B |
| JACK Jack In The Box Inc | N/A | $540.67M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Wendy's PE ratio?
As of May 9, 2025, WEN stock has a price to earnings ratio of 12.63.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Wendy's (WEN)?
The average PE ratio for WEN stock over the past 3 years is 20.92.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Wendy's (WEN)?
The average PE ratio for WEN stock over the past 5 years is 25.79.
What is the highest PE ratio for WEN?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 62.12 in the Oct 2017 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for WEN compare to its historical average?
The current price to earnings ratio of WEN is 50% lower than the 10-year historical average.
How is WEN's PE ratio calculated (Wendy's PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the PE ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (May 9, 2025), Wendy's stock price is $12. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $0.95. Therefore, Wendy's P/E ratio for today is 12.63. PE RATIO(12.63) = STOCK PRICE($12) / TTM EPS($0.95)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.