The Wendy’s Co (WEN) — Cash Flow Quality Index
The Wendy’s Co (WEN) has a Cash Flow Quality Index of 2.62x as of September 2025. Operating cash flow of $69.28 Million exceeds net income of $26.48 Million, indicating high earnings quality where cash backs reported profits. Explore WEN cash flow conversion to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
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The Wendy’s Co Cash Flow Quality Index (1997–2025)
Historical Cash Flow Quality Index for The Wendy’s Co across 24 annual periods. Values consistently above 1.0x indicate high-quality earnings. Check WEN total capital reinvestment ratio to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
Annual Cash Flow Quality Index for The Wendy’s Co (1997–2025)
Year-by-year earnings quality comparison for The Wendy’s Co. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see The Wendy’s Co market cap and net worth.
| Year | Quality Index | Operating CF (USD) | Net Income | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.09x | $344.54 Million | $165.07 Million | ▲ +14.2% |
| 2024 | 1.83x | $355.31 Million | $194.36 Million | ▲ +8.2% |
| 2023 | 1.69x | $345.42 Million | $204.44 Million | ▲ +15.3% |
| 2022 | 1.47x | $259.90 Million | $177.37 Million | ▼ -15.1% |
| 2021 | 1.73x | $345.77 Million | $200.39 Million | ▼ -28.5% |
| 2020 | 2.41x | $284.36 Million | $117.83 Million | ▲ +14.4% |
| 2019 | 2.11x | $288.93 Million | $136.94 Million | ▲ +333.0% |
| 2018 | 0.49x | $224.23 Million | $460.12 Million | ▼ -60.4% |
| 2017 | 1.23x | $238.79 Million | $194.03 Million | ▼ -17.7% |
| 2016 | 1.50x | $193.82 Million | $129.62 Million | ▼ -12.2% |
| 2015 | 1.70x | $274.31 Million | $161.14 Million | ▼ -18.9% |
| 2014 | 2.10x | $254.78 Million | $121.43 Million | ▼ -71.6% |
| 2013 | 7.39x | $329.85 Million | $44.63 Million | ▼ -63.3% |
| 2012 | 20.11x | $190.41 Million | $9.47 Million | ▼ -19.5% |
| 2011 | 24.98x | $246.72 Million | $9.88 Million | ▼ -70.6% |
| 2009 | 84.98x | $298.80 Million | $3.52 Million | ▲ +6281.2% |
| 2007 | 1.33x | $20.09 Million | $15.09 Million | ▲ +198.9% |
| 2004 | -1.35x | $-18.77 Million | $13.94 Million | ▼ -107.5% |
| 2002 | 18.04x | $24.22 Million | $1.34 Million | ▲ +641.5% |
| 2001 | -3.33x | $-174.58 Million | $52.42 Million | ▼ -3222.1% |
| 2000 | 0.11x | $49.28 Million | $461.92 Million | ▼ -93.6% |
| 1999 | 1.68x | $37.20 Million | $22.20 Million | ▲ +35.9% |
| 1998 | 1.23x | $18.00 Million | $14.60 Million | ▼ -99.5% |
| 1997 | 258.00x | $25.80 Million | $100.00K | — |