The Wendy’s Co (WEN) — Defensive Interval Ratio
The Wendy’s Co (WEN) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 112 days as of June 2026. Defensive assets of $109.25 Million (cash $-, short-term investments $-, receivables $109.25 Million) cover 112 days of daily cash needs of $979.38K/day. For the complete balance sheet picture, see The Wendy’s Co total assets.
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The Wendy’s Co Defensive Interval Ratio (1985–2025)
This chart shows how The Wendy’s Co's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 41 annual periods from 1985 to 2025. As of June 2026, the ratio stands at 112 days, meaning defensive assets of $109.25 Million can fund 112 days of operations without new revenue. Check WEN asset resilience ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for The Wendy’s Co (1985–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for The Wendy’s Co from 1985 to 2025, covering 41 annual filings. Each row shows defensive assets, daily cash need, the DIR in days, and the change in days compared to the prior year.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (USD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 122 days | $117.33 Million | $961.92K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -234 days |
| 2024 | 356 days | $387.97 Million | $1.09 Million/day | $- | $288.05 Million | ▲ +240 days |
| 2023 | 116 days | $121.68 Million | $1.05 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -59 days |
| 2022 | 176 days | $186.85 Million | $1.06 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +74 days |
| 2021 | 102 days | $119.54 Million | $1.17 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -90 days |
| 2020 | 192 days | $217.72 Million | $1.13 Million/day | $- | $44.57 Million | ▲ +70 days |
| 2019 | 123 days | $117.46 Million | $958.08K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -18 days |
| 2018 | 141 days | $109.81 Million | $778.59K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -95 days |
| 2017 | 236 days | $147.02 Million | $622.36K/day | $- | $32.63 Million | ▼ -12 days |
| 2016 | 248 days | $156.44 Million | $630.36K/day | $- | $57.61 Million | ▲ +48 days |
| 2015 | 201 days | $147.72 Million | $736.37K/day | $- | $42.87 Million | ▲ +130 days |
| 2014 | 70 days | $65.41 Million | $932.12K/day | $- | $17.17 Million | ▼ -15 days |
| 2013 | 85 days | $81.80 Million | $957.61K/day | $- | $18.92 Million | ▲ +7 days |
| 2012 | 78 days | $61.48 Million | $785.92K/day | $- | $320.00K | ▲ +10 days |
| 2011 | 68 days | $68.69 Million | $1.01 Million/day | $- | $339.00K | ▼ -6 days |
| 2010 | 74 days | $85.33 Million | $1.15 Million/day | $- | $1.07 Million | ▼ -76 days |
| 2009 | 150 days | $195.02 Million | $1.30 Million/day | $- | $107.02 Million | ▼ -17 days |
| 2008 | 167 days | $230.31 Million | $1.38 Million/day | $- | $133.05 Million | ▲ +114 days |
| 2007 | 53 days | $30.22 Million | $567.57K/day | $- | $2.61 Million | ▼ -235 days |
| 2006 | 288 days | $182.14 Million | $631.72K/day | $- | $122.12 Million | ▲ +5 days |
| 2005 | 283 days | $1.06 Billion | $3.72 Million/day | $- | $771.32 Million | ▼ -182 days |
| 2004 | 466 days | $262.55 Million | $563.96K/day | $- | $198.22 Million | ▲ +47 days |
| 2003 | 418 days | $186.20 Million | $444.98K/day | $- | $173.13 Million | ▼ -10 days |
| 2002 | 428 days | $188.13 Million | $439.59K/day | $- | $175.16 Million | ▼ -34 days |
| 2001 | 462 days | $168.37 Million | $364.72K/day | $- | $153.40 Million | ▲ +108 days |
| 2000 | 354 days | $328.58 Million | $928.04K/day | $- | $314.02 Million | ▲ +106 days |
| 1999 | 248 days | $163.18 Million | $656.71K/day | $- | $151.60 Million | ▼ -52 days |
| 1998 | 301 days | $165.60 Million | $550.96K/day | $- | $99.70 Million | ▲ +100 days |
| 1997 | 201 days | $124.10 Million | $618.36K/day | $- | $46.20 Million | ▲ +97 days |
| 1996 | 103 days | $71.00 Million | $686.30K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -138 days |
| 1995 | 242 days | $168.50 Million | $697.53K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +10 days |
| 1994 | 231 days | $141.40 Million | $610.96K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +43 days |
| 1993 | 188 days | $124.30 Million | $660.27K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +0 days |
| 1992 | 188 days | $116.30 Million | $618.63K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +71 days |
| 1991 | 117 days | $98.60 Million | $840.55K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -20 days |
| 1990 | 137 days | $106.10 Million | $772.60K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -116 days |
| 1989 | 254 days | $132.20 Million | $521.10K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +93 days |
| 1988 | 160 days | $118.10 Million | $736.99K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -77 days |
| 1987 | 237 days | $115.20 Million | $485.21K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +84 days |
| 1986 | 154 days | $114.40 Million | $744.66K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -49 days |
| 1985 | 203 days | $107.60 Million | $529.86K/day | $- | $- | — |