The Wendy’s Co (WEN) — Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio
The Wendy’s Co (WEN) has a Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio of 0.01x as of September 2025, meaning its operating cash flow of $69.28 Million could theoretically repay 0% of its total liabilities ($4.84 Billion) in one year. See WEN cash flow after capex ratio to measure how efficiently the company converts operating cash flow to free cash.
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The Wendy’s Co Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio (1989–2025)
Historical debt coverage capacity for The Wendy’s Co across 36 annual periods. Also explore net asset momentum of The Wendy’s Co to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Annual Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio for The Wendy’s Co (1989–2025)
Year-by-year debt coverage analysis for The Wendy’s Co. For market capitalisation and broader financial context, see The Wendy’s Co stock valuation.
| Year | CF-to-Debt Ratio | Operating CF (USD) | Total Liabilities | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.07x | $344.54 Million | $4.84 Billion | ▼ -4.3% |
| 2024 | 0.07x | $355.31 Million | $4.78 Billion | ▲ +5.0% |
| 2023 | 0.07x | $345.42 Million | $4.87 Billion | ▲ +37.3% |
| 2022 | 0.05x | $259.90 Million | $5.03 Billion | ▼ -30.3% |
| 2021 | 0.07x | $345.77 Million | $4.66 Billion | ▲ +17.0% |
| 2020 | 0.06x | $284.36 Million | $4.49 Billion | ▼ -1.9% |
| 2019 | 0.06x | $288.93 Million | $4.48 Billion | ▲ +4.8% |
| 2018 | 0.06x | $224.23 Million | $3.64 Billion | ▼ -9.2% |
| 2017 | 0.07x | $238.79 Million | $3.52 Billion | ▲ +19.3% |
| 2016 | 0.06x | $193.82 Million | $3.41 Billion | ▼ -30.5% |
| 2015 | 0.08x | $274.31 Million | $3.36 Billion | ▼ -22.1% |
| 2014 | 0.10x | $254.78 Million | $2.43 Billion | ▼ -22.6% |
| 2013 | 0.14x | $329.85 Million | $2.43 Billion | ▲ +65.0% |
| 2012 | 0.08x | $190.41 Million | $2.32 Billion | ▼ -23.2% |
| 2011 | 0.11x | $246.72 Million | $2.30 Billion | ▲ +21.6% |
| 2010 | 0.09x | $226.25 Million | $2.57 Billion | ▼ -22.2% |
| 2009 | 0.11x | $298.80 Million | $2.64 Billion | ▲ +248.0% |
| 2008 | 0.03x | $73.61 Million | $2.26 Billion | ▲ +62.7% |
| 2007 | 0.02x | $20.09 Million | $1.00 Billion | ▼ -96.4% |
| 2006 | 0.56x | $601.98 Million | $1.07 Billion | ▲ +327.1% |
| 2005 | -0.25x | $-586.49 Million | $2.37 Billion | ▼ -892.9% |
| 2004 | -0.02x | $-18.77 Million | $753.15 Million | ▲ +48.7% |
| 2003 | -0.05x | $-36.67 Million | $755.36 Million | ▼ -227.5% |
| 2002 | 0.04x | $24.22 Million | $636.15 Million | ▲ +111.7% |
| 2001 | -0.33x | $-174.58 Million | $536.01 Million | ▼ -618.9% |
| 2000 | 0.06x | $49.28 Million | $785.11 Million | ▲ +117.7% |
| 1999 | 0.03x | $37.20 Million | $1.29 Billion | ▲ +61.6% |
| 1998 | 0.02x | $18.00 Million | $1.01 Billion | ▼ -33.6% |
| 1997 | 0.03x | $25.80 Million | $960.90 Million | ▼ -40.1% |
| 1996 | 0.04x | $36.50 Million | $813.90 Million | ▲ +386.1% |
| 1995 | -0.02x | $-16.70 Million | $1.07 Billion | ▼ -79.6% |
| 1994 | -0.01x | $-7.70 Million | $882.20 Million | ▼ -118.8% |
| 1992 | 0.05x | $39.20 Million | $844.40 Million | ▼ -55.5% |
| 1991 | 0.10x | $78.70 Million | $754.00 Million | ▲ +33.4% |
| 1990 | 0.08x | $62.50 Million | $798.60 Million | ▲ +2.1% |
| 1989 | 0.08x | $60.80 Million | $793.10 Million | — |