The Wendy’s Co (WEN) - Total Liabilities
Based on the latest financial reports, The Wendy’s Co (WEN) has total liabilities worth $4.84 Billion USD as of September 2025. Total liabilities represent everything the company owes to external parties, combining both current liabilities—like accounts payable, short-term debt, and accrued expenses—and non-current liabilities such as long-term debt, pension obligations, lease liabilities, and deferred tax liabilities. Also explore WEN net assets growth trend to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
The Wendy’s Co - Total Liabilities Trend (1985–2025)
This chart illustrates how The Wendy’s Co's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See free cash flow generation of The Wendy’s Co to measure how efficiently the company converts operating cash flow to free cash.
The Wendy’s Co Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of The Wendy’s Co ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
Distribution Solutions Group Inc
NASDAQ:DSGR
|
USA | $1.11 Billion |
|
REDOX Ltd
AU:RDX
|
Australia | AU$187.94 Million |
|
Tokai Carbon Korea Co. Ltd
KQ:064760
|
Korea | ₩40.75 Billion |
|
Guangdong Fuxin Technology Co. Ltd. A
SHG:688662
|
China | CN¥234.70 Million |
|
Kelt Exploration Ltd.
TO:KEL
|
Canada | CA$477.39 Million |
|
Shenzhen Urban Transport Planning Center Co. Ltd.
SHE:301091
|
China | CN¥975.06 Million |
|
Sitio Royalties Corp.
NYSE:STR
|
USA | $1.37 Billion |
|
Zhejiang Construction Investment Group Co Ltd
SHE:002761
|
China | CN¥107.64 Billion |
Liability Composition Analysis (1985–2025)
This chart breaks down The Wendy’s Co's total liabilities into key components over time: long-term debt, short-term debt, other current liabilities, and other non-current liabilities. Toggle between absolute values and percentage view to see how the composition has shifted. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see market cap of The Wendy’s Co.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Key Metrics Explained
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.76 | Measures ability to pay short-term obligations (Current Assets ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Quick Ratio | N/A | More stringent measure of short-term liquidity ((Current Assets - Inventory) ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Cash Ratio | N/A | Most conservative liquidity measure (Cash & Equivalents ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Debt to Equity | 41.23 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.98 | Portion of assets financed with debt (Total Liabilities ÷ Total Assets) |
Liability Trends Comparison
This chart compares key liability metrics across different time periods, showing how The Wendy’s Co's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for The Wendy’s Co (1985–2025)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of The Wendy’s Co from 1985 to 2025.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $4.84 Billion | +1.33% |
| 2024-12-31 | $4.78 Billion | -2.00% |
| 2023-12-31 | $4.87 Billion | -3.19% |
| 2022-12-31 | $5.03 Billion | +7.90% |
| 2021-12-31 | $4.66 Billion | +3.89% |
| 2020-12-31 | $4.49 Billion | +0.27% |
| 2019-12-31 | $4.48 Billion | +22.91% |
| 2018-12-31 | $3.64 Billion | +3.40% |
| 2017-12-31 | $3.52 Billion | +3.29% |
| 2016-12-31 | $3.41 Billion | +1.66% |
| 2015-12-31 | $3.36 Billion | +38.20% |
| 2014-12-31 | $2.43 Billion | -0.22% |
| 2013-12-31 | $2.43 Billion | +5.01% |
| 2012-12-31 | $2.32 Billion | +0.55% |
| 2011-12-31 | $2.30 Billion | -10.31% |
| 2010-12-31 | $2.57 Billion | -2.64% |
| 2009-12-31 | $2.64 Billion | +16.66% |
| 2008-12-31 | $2.26 Billion | +125.15% |
| 2007-12-31 | $1.00 Billion | -6.24% |
| 2006-12-31 | $1.07 Billion | -54.79% |
| 2005-12-31 | $2.37 Billion | +214.75% |
| 2004-12-31 | $753.15 Million | -0.29% |
| 2003-12-31 | $755.36 Million | +18.74% |
| 2002-12-31 | $636.15 Million | +18.68% |
| 2001-12-31 | $536.01 Million | -31.73% |
| 2000-12-31 | $785.11 Million | -39.16% |
| 1999-12-31 | $1.29 Billion | +27.89% |
| 1998-12-31 | $1.01 Billion | +5.01% |
| 1997-12-31 | $960.90 Million | +18.06% |
| 1996-12-31 | $813.90 Million | -23.60% |
| 1995-12-31 | $1.07 Billion | +20.75% |
| 1994-12-31 | $882.20 Million | +0.92% |
| 1993-12-31 | $874.20 Million | +3.53% |
| 1992-12-31 | $844.40 Million | +11.99% |
| 1991-12-31 | $754.00 Million | -5.58% |
| 1990-12-31 | $798.60 Million | +0.69% |
| 1989-12-31 | $793.10 Million | -2.33% |
| 1988-12-31 | $812.00 Million | +7.51% |
| 1987-12-31 | $755.30 Million | -0.55% |
| 1986-12-31 | $759.50 Million | -3.69% |
| 1985-12-31 | $788.60 Million | -- |
About The Wendy’s Co
The Wendy's Company, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a quick-service restaurant company in the United States and internationally. It operates through Wendy's U.S., Wendy's International, and Global Real Estate & Development segments. The company involved in operating, developing, and franchising a system of quick-service restaurants specializing in hamburger sandwiches. It also owns a… Read more