The Wendy’s Co (WEN) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Latest as of September 2025:
0.45x
The Wendy’s Co (WEN) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.45x as of September 2025. Free cash flow of $31.40 Million represents 0% of operating cash flow ($69.28 Million). Read WEN total debt and obligations for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
FCF Generation Index
0.45x
Free Cash Flow / Operating CF
Free Cash Flow
$31.40 Million
USD
Operating Cash Flow
$69.28 Million
USD
Capital Expenditures
$37.88 Million
USD
The Wendy’s Co Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1989–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for The Wendy’s Co across 30 annual periods. Explore WEN capex reinvestment rate to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for The Wendy’s Co (1989–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for The Wendy’s Co. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see market cap of The Wendy’s Co.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (USD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.70x | $242.62 Million | $344.54 Million | $101.93 Million | ▼ -4.1% |
| 2024 | 0.73x | $260.92 Million | $355.31 Million | $94.39 Million | ▼ -2.6% |
| 2023 | 0.75x | $260.39 Million | $345.42 Million | $85.02 Million | ▲ +12.4% |
| 2022 | 0.67x | $174.36 Million | $259.90 Million | $85.54 Million | ▼ -13.4% |
| 2021 | 0.77x | $267.79 Million | $345.77 Million | $77.98 Million | ▲ +2.2% |
| 2020 | 0.76x | $215.39 Million | $284.36 Million | $68.97 Million | ▲ +2.0% |
| 2019 | 0.74x | $214.48 Million | $288.93 Million | $74.45 Million | ▲ +7.8% |
| 2018 | 0.69x | $154.37 Million | $224.23 Million | $69.86 Million | ▲ +4.7% |
| 2017 | 0.66x | $157.08 Million | $238.79 Million | $81.71 Million | ▲ +191.1% |
| 2016 | 0.23x | $43.80 Million | $193.82 Million | $150.02 Million | ▲ +173.2% |
| 2015 | 0.08x | $22.69 Million | $274.31 Million | $251.62 Million | ▲ +148.2% |
| 2014 | -0.17x | $-43.70 Million | $254.78 Million | $298.47 Million | ▼ -153.6% |
| 2013 | 0.32x | $105.60 Million | $329.85 Million | $224.25 Million | ▲ +949.6% |
| 2012 | -0.04x | $-7.17 Million | $190.41 Million | $197.59 Million | ▼ -109.3% |
| 2011 | 0.41x | $99.95 Million | $246.72 Million | $146.76 Million | ▲ +17.1% |
| 2010 | 0.35x | $78.28 Million | $226.25 Million | $147.97 Million | ▼ -47.5% |
| 2009 | 0.66x | $196.88 Million | $298.80 Million | $101.91 Million | ▲ +239.0% |
| 2008 | -0.47x | $-34.90 Million | $73.61 Million | $106.99 Million | ▲ +82.0% |
| 2007 | -2.63x | $-52.90 Million | $20.09 Million | $72.99 Million | ▼ -403.8% |
| 2006 | 0.87x | $521.73 Million | $601.98 Million | $80.25 Million | ▼ -12.9% |
| 2002 | 1.00x | $24.11 Million | $24.22 Million | $107.00K | ▲ +31.4% |
| 2000 | 0.76x | $37.32 Million | $49.28 Million | $11.96 Million | ▲ +315.1% |
| 1999 | -0.35x | $-13.10 Million | $37.20 Million | $50.30 Million | ▲ +6.8% |
| 1998 | -0.38x | $-6.80 Million | $18.00 Million | $24.80 Million | ▲ +96.8% |
| 1997 | -11.89x | $-306.70 Million | $25.80 Million | $332.50 Million | ▼ -6879.6% |
| 1996 | 0.18x | $6.40 Million | $36.50 Million | $30.10 Million | ▼ -55.4% |
| 1992 | 0.39x | $15.40 Million | $39.20 Million | $23.80 Million | ▼ -42.1% |
| 1991 | 0.68x | $53.40 Million | $78.70 Million | $25.30 Million | ▲ +71.7% |
| 1990 | 0.40x | $24.70 Million | $62.50 Million | $37.80 Million | ▲ +78.0% |
| 1989 | 0.22x | $13.50 Million | $60.80 Million | $47.30 Million | — |
FCG Index = Free Cash Flow / Operating Cash Flow. FCF = Operating CF + Capital Expenditures (capex stored negative).