Wendy's Company [WEN] vs Sweetgreen [SG] Detailed Stock Comparison
Wendy's Company
NASDAQ
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Sweetgreen
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Wendy's Company wins in 12 metrics, Sweetgreen wins in 5 metrics, with 0 ties. Wendy's Company appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Wendy's Company | Sweetgreen | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 10.45 | N/A | N/A |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 14.77 | 3.40 | Sweetgreen |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 3,134.71 | 76.12 | Sweetgreen |
| PEG Ratio | 9.44 | -29.12 | Sweetgreen |
| EV/EBITDA | 11.05 | -45.53 | Sweetgreen |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 8.57% | -13.04% | Wendy's Company |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 14.84% | -16.45% | Wendy's Company |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 14.84% | N/A | N/A |
| Return on Equity | 90.40% | -19.79% | Wendy's Company |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 4.55% | -6.88% | Wendy's Company |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $260.92M | $-48.81M | Wendy's Company |
| Dividend Yield | 7.85% | N/A | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | -41.36% | -64.81% | Wendy's Company |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.84 | 2.15 | Wendy's Company |
| Enterprise Value | $5.66B | $1.61B | Wendy's Company |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 2.53 | 2.35 | Sweetgreen |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 28.27% | 17.85% | Wendy's Company |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $11 | $6 | Wendy's Company |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $0.94 | $-0.77 | Wendy's Company |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.31 | 2.05 | Wendy's Company |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Wendy's Company vs Sweetgreen 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% |
| Sweetgreen | 2.76% | -1.71% | -4.31% | -29.23% | -56.85% | -60.55% |
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% |
| Sweetgreen | -64.81% | 18.69% | 11.29% | 20,433.33% | 97.12% | -67.15% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Wendy's Company vs Sweetgreen
| Metric | WEN | SG |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $1.89B | $1.47B |
| Market Cap Category | Small cap | Small cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 7,892,939 | 5,623,115 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 7,534,163 | 5,247,152 |
| Last Close | $9.96 | $12.66 |
| 52 Week Range | $9.74 - $20.60 | $11.84 - $45.12 |
| % from 52W High | -51.65% | -71.94% |
| All-Time High | $33.00 (Sep 27, 1993) | $87.50 (Jul 18, 2005) |
| % from All-Time High | -69.82% | -85.53% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | -0.02% | 0.05% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.07% | 0.05% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.09% | -0.13% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.15% | -0.16% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.90% | -0.20% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 3,134.71 | 76.12 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $0.67 | $3.68 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $1.75 | $1.56 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $340.74M | $26.84M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $238.10M | $-35,743,124 |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 7.85% | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.89 | N/A |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Wendy's Company vs Sweetgreen
| Metric | WEN | SG |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 10.45 | N/A |
| Forward P/E | 9.44 | -29.12 |
| PEG Ratio | 9.44 | -29.12 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 0.84 | 2.15 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 14.77 | 3.40 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $1.89B | $1.47B |
| Enterprise Value | $5.66B | $1.61B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 2.53 | 2.35 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 11.05 | -45.53 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.31 | 2.05 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $0.67 | $3.68 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Wendy's Company vs Sweetgreen
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 | SG |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $523.47M | $166.30M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $375.49M | $136.62M |
| Gross Profit | $147.98M | $29.69M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $79.86M | $-25.76M |
| EBITDA | $125.65M | $-5.06M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $54.92M | $-24.95M |
| Income Tax | $15.69M | $90,000 |
| Net Income (Profit) | $39.23M | $-25.04M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | WEN | SG |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $335.26M | $183.89M |
| Total Current Assets | $644.20M | $206.17M |
| Total Current Liabilities | $433.51M | $104.82M |
| Long-Term Debt | $3.92B | $291.70M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $130.24M | $432.75M |
| Retained Earnings | $389.48M | $-900.40M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $1.82B | $417.46M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | WEN | SG |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $94.77M | $-8.92M |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | $-16.73M |
| Free Cash Flow | $67.74M | $-32.36M |
| Debt Repayment | $-21.05M | N/A |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-122.78M | $-256,000 |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | WEN | SG |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 20.18M | 19.28M |
| Short Ratio | 2.50 | 3.87 |
| Short % of Float | 0.36% | 0.24% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 7,892,939 | 5,623,115 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 7,534,163 | 5,247,152 |
| Shares Outstanding | 203.83M | 117.12M |
| Float Shares | 147.40M | 102.14M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.09% | 0.04% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.93% | 1.11% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Wendy's Company vs Sweetgreen
| Metric | WEN | SG |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.89 | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 7.85% | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.88 | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 1.21% | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $2.63 | N/A |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 02, 2025 | N/A |