Wendy's Company [WEN] vs McDonald's [MCD] Detailed Stock Comparison
Wendy's Company
NASDAQ
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McDonald's
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Wendy's Company wins in 8 metrics, McDonald's wins in 12 metrics, with 0 ties. McDonald's appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Wendy's Company | McDonald's | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 10.45 | 26.88 | Wendy's Company |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 14.77 | -61.83 | McDonald's |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 3,134.71 | -15.29 | McDonald's |
| PEG Ratio | 9.44 | 24.13 | Wendy's Company |
| EV/EBITDA | 11.05 | 19.37 | Wendy's Company |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 8.57% | 31.75% | McDonald's |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 14.84% | 44.58% | McDonald's |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 14.84% | 44.58% | McDonald's |
| Return on Equity | 90.40% | -216.57% | Wendy's Company |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 4.55% | 13.42% | McDonald's |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $260.92M | $6.67B | McDonald's |
| Dividend Yield | 7.85% | 1.80% | Wendy's Company |
| 1-Year Return | -41.36% | 14.84% | McDonald's |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.84 | 8.46 | Wendy's Company |
| Enterprise Value | $5.66B | $269.09B | McDonald's |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 2.53 | 10.47 | Wendy's Company |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 28.27% | 56.02% | McDonald's |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $11 | $36 | McDonald's |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $0.94 | $11.32 | McDonald's |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.31 | 0.52 | Wendy's Company |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Wendy's Company vs McDonald's Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy's Company | -0.80% | 1.12% | -11.86% | -15.31% | -30.98% | -38.21% |
| McDonald's | -0.74% | 2.61% | 4.90% | -3.21% | 4.62% | 5.26% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy's Company | -41.36% | -53.08% | -54.34% | 0.80% | 147.29% | -38.63% |
| McDonald's | 14.84% | 17.35% | 48.61% | 209.92% | 327.96% | 825.29% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Wendy's Company vs McDonald's
| Metric | WEN | MCD |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $1.89B | $217.53B |
| Market Cap Category | Small cap | Mega cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 7,892,939 | 3,370,900 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 7,534,163 | 3,901,463 |
| Last Close | $9.96 | $305.64 |
| 52 Week Range | $9.74 - $20.60 | $265.33 - $326.32 |
| % from 52W High | -51.65% | -6.34% |
| All-Time High | $33.00 (Sep 27, 1993) | $326.32 (Mar 10, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -69.82% | -6.34% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | -0.02% | -0.04% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.07% | -0.03% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.09% | 0.32% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.15% | 0.45% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.90% | -2.17% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 3,134.71 | -15.29 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $0.67 | $-4.83 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $1.75 | $1.73 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $340.74M | $9.48B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $238.10M | $5.31B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 7.85% | 1.80% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.89 | $5.21 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Wendy's Company vs McDonald's
| Metric | WEN | MCD |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 10.45 | 26.88 |
| Forward P/E | 9.44 | 24.13 |
| PEG Ratio | 9.44 | 24.13 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 0.84 | 8.46 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 14.77 | -61.83 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $1.89B | $217.53B |
| Enterprise Value | $5.66B | $269.09B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 2.53 | 10.47 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 11.05 | 19.37 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.31 | 0.52 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $0.67 | $-4.83 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Wendy's Company vs McDonald's
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) | WEN | MCD |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $523.47M | $5.96B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $375.49M | $2.62B |
| Gross Profit | $147.98M | $3.34B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $79.86M | $2.65B |
| EBITDA | $125.65M | $3.28B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $54.92M | $2.33B |
| Income Tax | $15.69M | $461.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $39.23M | $1.87B |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | WEN | MCD |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $335.26M | $1.24B |
| Total Current Assets | $644.20M | $4.74B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $433.51M | $4.01B |
| Long-Term Debt | $3.92B | $52.02B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $130.24M | $-3.45B |
| Retained Earnings | $389.48M | $67.44B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $1.82B | $58.90B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | WEN | MCD |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $94.77M | $2.32B |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | $5.00M |
| Free Cash Flow | $67.74M | $1.88B |
| Debt Repayment | $-21.05M | $-693.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-122.78M | $-477.00M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | WEN | MCD |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 20.18M | 8.83M |
| Short Ratio | 2.50 | 1.98 |
| Short % of Float | 0.36% | 0.01% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 7,892,939 | 3,370,900 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 7,534,163 | 3,901,463 |
| Shares Outstanding | 203.83M | 715.20M |
| Float Shares | 147.40M | 713.87M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.09% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.93% | 0.76% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Wendy's Company vs McDonald's
| Metric | WEN | MCD |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.89 | $5.21 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 7.85% | 1.80% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.88 | $5.39 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 1.21% | 0.57% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $2.63 | $16.16 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 02, 2025 | Mar 03, 2025 |