The Wendy’s Co (WEN) — Capital Reinvestment Ratio
The Wendy’s Co (WEN) has a Capital Reinvestment Ratio of 0.19x as of June 2026, meaning it reinvests 0% of its operating cash flow ($100.57 Million) in capital expenditures ($19.56 Million). Check The Wendy’s Co (WEN) tangible equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
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The Wendy’s Co Capital Reinvestment Ratio (1989–2025)
This chart tracks The Wendy’s Co's Capital Reinvestment Ratio across 30 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see WEN cash flow metrics.
Annual Capital Reinvestment Ratio for The Wendy’s Co (1989–2025)
Year-by-year Capital Reinvestment Ratio for The Wendy’s Co from 1989 to 2025. See WEN cash flow after capex ratio to measure how efficiently the company converts operating cash flow to free cash.
| Year | Reinvestment Ratio | Operating CF (USD) | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.30x | $344.54 Million | $101.93 Million | ▲ +11.4% |
| 2024 | 0.27x | $355.31 Million | $94.39 Million | ▲ +7.9% |
| 2023 | 0.25x | $345.42 Million | $85.02 Million | ▼ -25.2% |
| 2022 | 0.33x | $259.90 Million | $85.54 Million | ▲ +45.9% |
| 2021 | 0.23x | $345.77 Million | $77.98 Million | ▼ -7.0% |
| 2020 | 0.24x | $284.36 Million | $68.97 Million | ▼ -5.9% |
| 2019 | 0.26x | $288.93 Million | $74.45 Million | ▼ -17.3% |
| 2018 | 0.31x | $224.23 Million | $69.86 Million | ▼ -9.0% |
| 2017 | 0.34x | $238.79 Million | $81.71 Million | ▼ -55.8% |
| 2016 | 0.77x | $193.82 Million | $150.02 Million | ▼ -15.6% |
| 2015 | 0.92x | $274.31 Million | $251.62 Million | ▼ -21.7% |
| 2014 | 1.17x | $254.78 Million | $298.47 Million | ▲ +72.3% |
| 2013 | 0.68x | $329.85 Million | $224.25 Million | ▼ -34.5% |
| 2012 | 1.04x | $190.41 Million | $197.59 Million | ▲ +74.4% |
| 2011 | 0.59x | $246.72 Million | $146.76 Million | ▼ -9.0% |
| 2010 | 0.65x | $226.25 Million | $147.97 Million | ▲ +91.7% |
| 2009 | 0.34x | $298.80 Million | $101.91 Million | ▼ -76.5% |
| 2008 | 1.45x | $73.61 Million | $106.99 Million | ▼ -60.0% |
| 2007 | 3.63x | $20.09 Million | $72.99 Million | ▲ +2625.2% |
| 2006 | 0.13x | $601.98 Million | $80.25 Million | ▲ +2917.8% |
| 2002 | 0.00x | $24.22 Million | $107.00K | ▼ -98.2% |
| 2000 | 0.24x | $49.28 Million | $11.96 Million | ▼ -82.1% |
| 1999 | 1.35x | $37.20 Million | $50.30 Million | ▼ -1.9% |
| 1998 | 1.38x | $18.00 Million | $24.80 Million | ▼ -89.3% |
| 1997 | 12.89x | $25.80 Million | $332.50 Million | ▲ +1462.8% |
| 1996 | 0.82x | $36.50 Million | $30.10 Million | ▲ +35.8% |
| 1992 | 0.61x | $39.20 Million | $23.80 Million | ▲ +88.9% |
| 1991 | 0.32x | $78.70 Million | $25.30 Million | ▼ -46.8% |
| 1990 | 0.60x | $62.50 Million | $37.80 Million | ▼ -22.3% |
| 1989 | 0.78x | $60.80 Million | $47.30 Million | — |