The Wendy’s Co (WEN) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, The Wendy’s Co (WEN) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.590x as of September 2025. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($69.28 Million) by net assets ($117.38 Million). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See The Wendy’s Co balance sheet independence to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
The Wendy’s Co - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1989–2025)
This chart illustrates how The Wendy’s Co's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Check WEN cash flow quality score to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.
The Wendy’s Co Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of The Wendy’s Co ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Guangdong Fuxin Technology Co. Ltd. A
SHG:688662
|
0.070x |
|
Tokai Carbon Korea Co. Ltd
KQ:064760
|
0.032x |
|
REDOX Ltd
AU:RDX
|
0.066x |
|
Distribution Solutions Group Inc
NASDAQ:DSGR
|
0.059x |
|
Kelt Exploration Ltd.
TO:KEL
|
0.048x |
|
Shenzhen Urban Transport Planning Center Co. Ltd.
SHE:301091
|
N/A |
|
Sitio Royalties Corp.
NYSE:STR
|
0.026x |
|
Zhejiang Construction Investment Group Co Ltd
SHE:002761
|
0.029x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for The Wendy’s Co (1989–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of The Wendy’s Co from 1989 to 2025. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see The Wendy’s Co market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $117.38 Million | $344.54 Million | 2.935x | +114.25% |
| 2024-12-31 | $259.35 Million | $355.31 Million | 1.370x | +22.86% |
| 2023-12-31 | $309.78 Million | $345.42 Million | 1.115x | +99.80% |
| 2022-12-31 | $465.72 Million | $259.90 Million | 0.558x | -29.57% |
| 2021-12-31 | $436.40 Million | $345.77 Million | 0.792x | +53.13% |
| 2020-12-31 | $549.60 Million | $284.36 Million | 0.517x | -7.53% |
| 2019-12-31 | $516.36 Million | $288.93 Million | 0.560x | +61.82% |
| 2018-12-31 | $648.45 Million | $224.23 Million | 0.346x | -17.00% |
| 2017-12-31 | $573.20 Million | $238.79 Million | 0.417x | +13.43% |
| 2016-12-31 | $527.74 Million | $193.82 Million | 0.367x | +0.81% |
| 2015-12-31 | $752.91 Million | $274.31 Million | 0.364x | +145.62% |
| 2014-12-31 | $1.72 Billion | $254.78 Million | 0.148x | -13.23% |
| 2013-12-31 | $1.93 Billion | $329.85 Million | 0.171x | +78.29% |
| 2012-12-31 | $1.99 Billion | $190.41 Million | 0.096x | -22.42% |
| 2011-12-31 | $2.00 Billion | $246.72 Million | 0.124x | +18.18% |
| 2010-12-31 | $2.16 Billion | $226.25 Million | 0.105x | -18.22% |
| 2009-12-31 | $2.34 Billion | $298.80 Million | 0.128x | +314.13% |
| 2008-12-31 | $2.38 Billion | $73.61 Million | 0.031x | -30.86% |
| 2007-12-31 | $449.83 Million | $20.09 Million | 0.045x | -96.37% |
| 2006-12-31 | $488.87 Million | $601.98 Million | 1.231x | +192.17% |
| 2005-12-31 | $439.00 Million | $-586.49 Million | -1.336x | -2133.95% |
| 2004-12-31 | $313.83 Million | $-18.77 Million | -0.060x | +53.09% |
| 2003-12-31 | $287.61 Million | $-36.67 Million | -0.127x | -275.15% |
| 2002-12-31 | $332.74 Million | $24.22 Million | 0.073x | +113.86% |
| 2001-12-31 | $332.40 Million | $-174.58 Million | -0.525x | -400.89% |
| 2000-12-31 | $282.31 Million | $49.28 Million | 0.175x | +178.22% |
| 1999-12-31 | $-166.70 Million | $37.20 Million | -0.223x | -113.51% |
| 1998-12-31 | $10.90 Million | $18.00 Million | 1.651x | +181.63% |
| 1997-12-31 | $44.00 Million | $25.80 Million | 0.586x | -34.94% |
| 1996-12-31 | $40.50 Million | $36.50 Million | 0.901x | +211.71% |
| 1995-12-31 | $20.70 Million | $-16.70 Million | -0.807x | -319.10% |
| 1994-12-31 | $40.00 Million | $-7.70 Million | -0.193x | -132.56% |
| 1992-12-31 | $66.30 Million | $39.20 Million | 0.591x | -4.06% |
| 1991-12-31 | $127.70 Million | $78.70 Million | 0.616x | +16.75% |
| 1990-12-31 | $118.40 Million | $62.50 Million | 0.528x | +17.56% |
| 1989-12-31 | $135.40 Million | $60.80 Million | 0.449x | -- |
About The Wendy’s Co
The Wendy's Company, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a quick-service restaurant company in the United States and internationally. It operates through Wendy's U.S., Wendy's International, and Global Real Estate & Development segments. The company involved in operating, developing, and franchising a system of quick-service restaurants specializing in hamburger sandwiches. It also owns a… Read more