The Wendy’s Co (WEN) — Financial Flexibility Index
The Wendy’s Co (WEN) has a Financial Flexibility Index of 0.02x as of September 2025. Free cash flow of $107.16 Million (operating CF $69.28 Million minus capex $37.88 Million) represents 0% of total liabilities ($4.84 Billion). Check WEN PP&E to net assets ratio to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.
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The Wendy’s Co Financial Flexibility Index (1989–2025)
Historical Financial Flexibility Index trend for The Wendy’s Co across 36 annual periods. See working capital to net assets of The Wendy’s Co to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
Annual Financial Flexibility Index for The Wendy’s Co (1989–2025)
Year-by-year free cash flow to debt coverage for The Wendy’s Co. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see WEN company net worth.
| Year | Flexibility Index | Free Cash Flow (USD) | Operating CF | Total Liabilities | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.09x | $446.47 Million | $344.54 Million | $4.84 Billion | ▼ -2.0% |
| 2024 | 0.09x | $449.69 Million | $355.31 Million | $4.78 Billion | ▲ +6.6% |
| 2023 | 0.09x | $430.44 Million | $345.42 Million | $4.87 Billion | ▲ +28.7% |
| 2022 | 0.07x | $345.45 Million | $259.90 Million | $5.03 Billion | ▼ -24.4% |
| 2021 | 0.09x | $423.76 Million | $345.77 Million | $4.66 Billion | ▲ +15.4% |
| 2020 | 0.08x | $353.33 Million | $284.36 Million | $4.49 Billion | ▼ -3.0% |
| 2019 | 0.08x | $363.39 Million | $288.93 Million | $4.48 Billion | ▲ +0.5% |
| 2018 | 0.08x | $294.08 Million | $224.23 Million | $3.64 Billion | ▼ -11.3% |
| 2017 | 0.09x | $320.50 Million | $238.79 Million | $3.52 Billion | ▼ -9.8% |
| 2016 | 0.10x | $343.85 Million | $193.82 Million | $3.41 Billion | ▼ -35.7% |
| 2015 | 0.16x | $525.94 Million | $274.31 Million | $3.36 Billion | ▼ -31.2% |
| 2014 | 0.23x | $553.25 Million | $254.78 Million | $2.43 Billion | ▲ +0.1% |
| 2013 | 0.23x | $554.09 Million | $329.85 Million | $2.43 Billion | ▲ +36.0% |
| 2012 | 0.17x | $388.00 Million | $190.41 Million | $2.32 Billion | ▼ -1.9% |
| 2011 | 0.17x | $393.48 Million | $246.72 Million | $2.30 Billion | ▲ +17.2% |
| 2010 | 0.15x | $374.22 Million | $226.25 Million | $2.57 Billion | ▼ -4.1% |
| 2009 | 0.15x | $400.71 Million | $298.80 Million | $2.64 Billion | ▲ +90.2% |
| 2008 | 0.08x | $180.59 Million | $73.61 Million | $2.26 Billion | ▼ -13.8% |
| 2007 | 0.09x | $93.08 Million | $20.09 Million | $1.00 Billion | ▼ -85.4% |
| 2006 | 0.64x | $682.23 Million | $601.98 Million | $1.07 Billion | ▲ +373.8% |
| 2005 | -0.23x | $-551.10 Million | $-586.49 Million | $2.37 Billion | ▼ -2709.2% |
| 2004 | -0.01x | $-6.23 Million | $-18.77 Million | $753.15 Million | ▲ +80.1% |
| 2003 | -0.04x | $-31.40 Million | $-36.67 Million | $755.36 Million | ▼ -208.7% |
| 2002 | 0.04x | $24.33 Million | $24.22 Million | $636.15 Million | ▲ +113.7% |
| 2001 | -0.28x | $-149.19 Million | $-174.58 Million | $536.01 Million | ▼ -456.9% |
| 2000 | 0.08x | $61.23 Million | $49.28 Million | $785.11 Million | ▲ +15.0% |
| 1999 | 0.07x | $87.50 Million | $37.20 Million | $1.29 Billion | ▲ +59.9% |
| 1998 | 0.04x | $42.80 Million | $18.00 Million | $1.01 Billion | ▼ -88.6% |
| 1997 | 0.37x | $358.30 Million | $25.80 Million | $960.90 Million | ▲ +355.7% |
| 1996 | 0.08x | $66.60 Million | $36.50 Million | $813.90 Million | ▲ +63.5% |
| 1995 | 0.05x | $53.30 Million | $-16.70 Million | $1.07 Billion | ▼ -39.3% |
| 1994 | 0.08x | $72.70 Million | $-7.70 Million | $882.20 Million | ▲ +10.5% |
| 1992 | 0.07x | $63.00 Million | $39.20 Million | $844.40 Million | ▼ -45.9% |
| 1991 | 0.14x | $104.00 Million | $78.70 Million | $754.00 Million | ▲ +9.8% |
| 1990 | 0.13x | $100.30 Million | $62.50 Million | $798.60 Million | ▼ -7.9% |
| 1989 | 0.14x | $108.10 Million | $60.80 Million | $793.10 Million | — |