The Wendy's Company Altman Z-Score
WEN / Consumer Discretionary|Modified Z-Score (book value) based on FY2025 data
The Wendy's Company's Altman Z-Score of 0.78 places the company in the "distress zone" (below 1.23). Companies in this range have historically shown higher rates of financial distress (FY2025). Z-Score is calculated from 5 financial ratios derived from The Wendy's Company's SEC 10-K filing, evaluated in the context of the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.78 (distress zone, below 1.23 threshold)
- Cash-backed earnings: Operating cash flow exceeds net income
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Distress Zone (< 1.23)
Distress zone - elevated risk of financial difficulties
The Altman Z-Score predicts bankruptcy risk using 5 financial ratios. Learn more
Components: book value of equity, working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, and revenue-to-assets — all derived from SEC FY2025 10-K filings.
5-Factor Decomposition
| Component | Ratio | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working Capital / Total Assets | 0.054 | 0.717 | 0.039 |
| Retained Earnings / Total Assets | 0.088 | 0.847 | 0.074 |
| EBIT / Total Assets | 0.069 | 3.107 | 0.215 |
| Book Equity / Total Liabilities | 0.024 | 0.420 | 0.010 |
| Revenue / Total Assets | 0.439 | 0.998 | 0.438 |
| Total Z-Score | 0.78 | ||
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 28, 2026
Z-Score Zones
Safe Zone - Company is in strong financial health with low bankruptcy risk.
Grey Zone - Uncertain financial position. Requires closer monitoring.
Distress Zone - Elevated probability of financial difficulties.