WEN Wendy's PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for Wendy's stock as of Sep 9, 2024 is 17.5. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $0.98 and the stock price of $17.15 per share. The P/E ratio has a decrease of 10% from the past four quarters average of 19.5.
WEN PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Wendy's for the last ten years is 26.27. The current PE ratio of 17.5 is 33% 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: -63.01% in 2014
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19.88 | -27.1% |
| 2023 | 27.27 | 4.04% |
| 2022 | 26.21 | -36.63% |
| 2021 | 41.36 | 12% |
| 2019 | 36.93 | 355.93% |
| 2018 | 8.1 | -61.02% |
| 2017 | 20.78 | -24.68% |
| 2017 | 27.59 | 28.09% |
| 2016 | 21.54 | -20.31% |
| 2014 | 27.03 | -63.01% |
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 (17.5) than its peer group average of 22.21.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| ARCO Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc | 10.38 | $1.77B |
| WEN Wendy's Co | 17.5 | $3.49B |
| YUM Yum Brands Inc | 24.01 | $37.41B |
| MCD Mcdonalds Corp | 25.37 | $208.95B |
| DPZ Dominos Pizza Inc | 25.57 | $14.69B |
| GTIM Good Times Restaurants Inc | 25.73 | $30.43M |
| JACK Jack In The Box Inc | N/A | $855.31M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Wendy's PE ratio?
As of Sep 9, 2024, WEN stock has a price to earnings ratio of 17.5.
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 22.98.
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 28.2.
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 33% 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 (Sep 9, 2024), Wendy's stock price is $17.15. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2024 is $0.98. Therefore, Wendy's P/E ratio for today is 17.5. PE RATIO(17.5) = STOCK PRICE($17.15) / TTM EPS($0.98)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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