Papa John's [PZZA] vs Wendy's Company [WEN] Detailed Stock Comparison
Papa John's
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Papa John's wins in 10 metrics, Wendy's Company wins in 10 metrics, with 0 ties. Both stocks appear equally matched on key metrics.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Papa John's | Wendy's Company | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 16.91 | 10.45 | Wendy's Company |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | -3.17 | 14.77 | Papa John's |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | -2.37 | 3,134.71 | Papa John's |
| PEG Ratio | 16.43 | 9.44 | Wendy's Company |
| EV/EBITDA | 9.12 | 11.05 | Papa John's |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 3.78% | 8.57% | Wendy's Company |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 5.22% | 14.84% | Wendy's Company |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 5.22% | 14.84% | Wendy's Company |
| Return on Equity | -20.16% | 90.40% | Wendy's Company |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 12.80% | 4.55% | Papa John's |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $34.15M | $260.92M | Wendy's Company |
| Dividend Yield | 5.73% | 7.85% | Wendy's Company |
| 1-Year Return | -3.43% | -41.06% | Papa John's |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.64 | 0.84 | Papa John's |
| Enterprise Value | $2.27B | $5.66B | Wendy's Company |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 1.10 | 2.53 | Papa John's |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 29.29% | 28.27% | Papa John's |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $63 | $11 | Papa John's |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $2.37 | $0.94 | Papa John's |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.12 | 0.31 | Wendy's Company |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Papa John's vs Wendy's Company Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John's | -1.55% | 3.66% | -10.33% | 12.23% | 12.11% | 0.09% |
| Wendy's Company | 1.31% | 1.31% | -10.63% | -16.75% | -29.64% | -37.41% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John's | -3.43% | -53.36% | -54.95% | -40.23% | 265.57% | 294.90% |
| Wendy's Company | -41.06% | -52.85% | -54.12% | 1.31% | 148.52% | -38.33% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Papa John's vs Wendy's Company
| Metric | PZZA | WEN |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $1.31B | $1.89B |
| Market Cap Category | Small cap | Small cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 767,680 | 7,892,939 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 953,930 | 7,534,163 |
| Last Close | $43.32 | $10.09 |
| 52 Week Range | $30.16 - $60.75 | $9.74 - $20.60 |
| % from 52W High | -28.69% | -51.02% |
| All-Time High | $140.68 (Nov 01, 2021) | $33.00 (Sep 27, 1993) |
| % from All-Time High | -69.21% | -69.42% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.01% | -0.02% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.37% | -0.07% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.04% | 0.09% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.05% | 0.15% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | -0.20% | 0.90% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | -2.37 | 3,134.71 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $-13.20 | $0.67 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $1.34 | $1.75 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $125.98M | $340.74M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $95.68M | $238.10M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 5.73% | 7.85% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $2.30 | $0.89 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Papa John's vs Wendy's Company
| Metric | PZZA | WEN |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 16.91 | 10.45 |
| Forward P/E | 16.43 | 9.44 |
| PEG Ratio | 16.43 | 9.44 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 0.64 | 0.84 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | -3.17 | 14.77 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $1.31B | $1.89B |
| Enterprise Value | $2.27B | $5.66B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 1.10 | 2.53 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 9.12 | 11.05 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.12 | 0.31 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $-13.20 | $0.67 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Papa John's vs Wendy's Company
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | PZZA | WEN |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $518.31M | $523.47M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $366.50M | $375.49M |
| Gross Profit | $151.81M | $147.98M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $26.99M | $79.86M |
| EBITDA | $45.34M | $125.65M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $13.89M | $54.92M |
| Income Tax | $4.54M | $15.69M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $9.34M | $39.23M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | PZZA | WEN |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $44.01M | $335.26M |
| Total Current Assets | $242.12M | $644.20M |
| Total Current Liabilities | $282.90M | $433.51M |
| Long-Term Debt | $947.97M | $3.92B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $-415.94M | $130.24M |
| Retained Earnings | $235.79M | $389.48M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $491.93M | $1.82B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | PZZA | WEN |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $36.79M | $94.77M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-12.23M | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $19.11M | $67.74M |
| Debt Repayment | $-199.23M | $-21.05M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | $-122.78M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | PZZA | WEN |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 3.84M | 20.18M |
| Short Ratio | 3.43 | 2.50 |
| Short % of Float | 0.16% | 0.36% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 767,680 | 7,892,939 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 953,930 | 7,534,163 |
| Shares Outstanding | 32.65M | 203.83M |
| Float Shares | 32.41M | 147.40M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.01% | 0.09% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.19% | 0.93% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Papa John's vs Wendy's Company
| Metric | PZZA | WEN |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $2.30 | $0.89 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 5.73% | 7.85% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $1.94 | $0.88 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.77% | 1.21% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $5.82 | $2.63 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 18, 2025 | Jun 02, 2025 |