The Wendy’s Co (WEN) — Cash Flow Reinvestment Rate
The Wendy’s Co (WEN) has a Cash Flow Reinvestment Rate of 1.24x as of September 2025, reinvesting $86.18 Million (capex $37.88 Million plus investments $-48.30 Million) from operating cash flow of $69.28 Million. Explore The Wendy’s Co (WEN) capital reinvestment to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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The Wendy’s Co Cash Flow Reinvestment Rate (1989–2025)
Historical reinvestment intensity for The Wendy’s Co across 30 annual periods. Also explore how large is The Wendy’s Co's balance sheet for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Cash Flow Reinvestment Rate for The Wendy’s Co (1989–2025)
Year-by-year capital reinvestment analysis for The Wendy’s Co. For live market cap and broader valuation context, see WEN market cap.
| Year | Reinvestment Rate | Total Reinvested (USD) | Operating CF | Capex | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.30x | $101.93 Million | $344.54 Million | $101.93 Million | ▼ -53.0% |
| 2024 | 0.63x | $223.69 Million | $355.31 Million | $94.39 Million | ▲ +26.8% |
| 2023 | 0.50x | $171.57 Million | $345.42 Million | $85.02 Million | ▼ -21.0% |
| 2022 | 0.63x | $163.32 Million | $259.90 Million | $85.54 Million | ▲ +147.1% |
| 2021 | 0.25x | $87.92 Million | $345.77 Million | $77.98 Million | ▲ +4.6% |
| 2020 | 0.24x | $69.14 Million | $284.36 Million | $68.97 Million | ▼ -29.0% |
| 2019 | 0.34x | $98.95 Million | $288.93 Million | $74.45 Million | ▼ -85.2% |
| 2018 | 2.32x | $519.84 Million | $224.23 Million | $69.86 Million | ▲ +547.9% |
| 2017 | 0.36x | $85.45 Million | $238.79 Million | $81.71 Million | ▼ -54.0% |
| 2016 | 0.78x | $150.74 Million | $193.82 Million | $150.02 Million | ▼ -15.8% |
| 2015 | 0.92x | $253.43 Million | $274.31 Million | $251.62 Million | ▼ -21.4% |
| 2014 | 1.18x | $299.51 Million | $254.78 Million | $298.47 Million | ▲ +70.9% |
| 2013 | 0.69x | $226.94 Million | $329.85 Million | $224.25 Million | ▼ -41.9% |
| 2012 | 1.18x | $225.54 Million | $190.41 Million | $197.59 Million | ▲ +92.8% |
| 2011 | 0.61x | $151.61 Million | $246.72 Million | $146.76 Million | ▼ -34.5% |
| 2010 | 0.94x | $212.28 Million | $226.25 Million | $147.97 Million | ▲ +175.1% |
| 2009 | 0.34x | $101.91 Million | $298.80 Million | $101.91 Million | ▼ -76.5% |
| 2008 | 1.45x | $106.99 Million | $73.61 Million | $106.99 Million | ▼ -60.0% |
| 2007 | 3.63x | $72.99 Million | $20.09 Million | $72.99 Million | ▲ +2625.2% |
| 2006 | 0.13x | $80.25 Million | $601.98 Million | $80.25 Million | ▲ +2917.8% |
| 2002 | 0.00x | $107.00K | $24.22 Million | $107.00K | ▼ -98.2% |
| 2000 | 0.24x | $11.96 Million | $49.28 Million | $11.96 Million | ▼ -82.1% |
| 1999 | 1.35x | $50.30 Million | $37.20 Million | $50.30 Million | ▼ -1.9% |
| 1998 | 1.38x | $24.80 Million | $18.00 Million | $24.80 Million | ▼ -89.3% |
| 1997 | 12.89x | $332.50 Million | $25.80 Million | $332.50 Million | ▲ +1462.8% |
| 1996 | 0.82x | $30.10 Million | $36.50 Million | $30.10 Million | ▲ +35.8% |
| 1992 | 0.61x | $23.80 Million | $39.20 Million | $23.80 Million | ▲ +88.9% |
| 1991 | 0.32x | $25.30 Million | $78.70 Million | $25.30 Million | ▼ -46.8% |
| 1990 | 0.60x | $37.80 Million | $62.50 Million | $37.80 Million | ▼ -22.3% |
| 1989 | 0.78x | $47.30 Million | $60.80 Million | $47.30 Million | — |