The Wendy's Company Return on Equity (ROE) History
WEN / Consumer Discretionary|10 years of SEC 10-K data (FY2016-FY2025)
140.6% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +119.2%. Ranks 3rd among 196 companies in Consumer Discretionary.
Improved from 66.0% to 140.6% over the past 2 years.
Among 196 Consumer Discretionary companies, The Wendy's Company is in the top 2% for return on equity (roe). Return on Equity (ROE) has increased for 3 consecutive years, from 38.1% in FY2022 to 140.6% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.78 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
- 3-Year Change
- +102.5pp
- 5-Year Change
- +119.2pp
- 10-Year Change
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Return on Equity (ROE) Trend
Top 2% in Consumer DiscretionaryTop 2% of 196This company 140.6% Sector average 9.5%
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+1383.4% above sector average
Key Insights
- The Wendy's Company's return on equity (roe) has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) increased 87.7% year-over-year.
- Currently 131.1pp above the Consumer Discretionary sector average.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2020.
Annual Data
| Year | Return on Equity (ROE) | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 140.6% | +87.7% |
| FY2024 | 74.9% | +13.5% |
| FY2023 | 66.0% | +73.3% |
| FY2022 | 38.1% | -17.1% |
| FY2021 | 45.9% | +114.2% |
| FY2020 | 21.4% | -19.2% |
| FY2019 | 26.5% | -62.6% |
| FY2018 | 71.0% | +109.6% |
| FY2017 | 33.9% | +37.8% |
| FY2016 | 24.6% | +14.8% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 28, 2026