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.
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 The Wendy’s Co short-term liquidity ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
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 |
|---|---|---|
|
JM Financial Limited
NSE:JMFINANCIL
|
India | Rs136.71 Billion |
|
Yihai International Holding Ltd
F:YIR
|
Germany | €723.71 Million |
|
Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund
TO:CHE-UN
|
Canada | CA$1.54 Billion |
|
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund
NYSE:MSDL
|
USA | $2.13 Billion |
|
Two Harbors Investments Corp
NYSE:TWO
|
USA | $8.80 Billion |
|
SP Setia Bhd
KLSE:8664
|
Malaysia | RM10.75 Billion |
|
Bangkok Life Assurance Public Company Limited
BK:BLA
|
Thailand | ฿270.08 Billion |
|
Mahanagar Gas Limited
NSE:MGL
|
India | Rs25.40 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 WEN stock market capitalisation.
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