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. Check earnings quality score of The Wendy’s Co to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.
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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. Explore The Wendy’s Co long-term investment intensity to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.
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 The Wendy’s Co market capitalisation.
| 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 | — |