Sweetgreen [SG] vs Wendy's Company [WEN] Detailed Stock Comparison
Sweetgreen
NYSE
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Wendy's Company
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Sweetgreen wins in 5 metrics, Wendy's Company wins in 12 metrics, with 0 ties. Wendy's Company appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Sweetgreen | Wendy's Company | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | N/A | 10.45 | N/A |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 3.40 | 14.77 | Sweetgreen |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 76.12 | 3,134.71 | Sweetgreen |
| PEG Ratio | -29.12 | 9.44 | Sweetgreen |
| EV/EBITDA | -45.53 | 11.05 | Sweetgreen |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | -13.04% | 8.57% | Wendy's Company |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | -16.45% | 14.84% | Wendy's Company |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | N/A | 14.84% | N/A |
| Return on Equity | -19.79% | 90.40% | Wendy's Company |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | -6.88% | 4.55% | Wendy's Company |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-48.81M | $260.92M | Wendy's Company |
| Dividend Yield | N/A | 7.85% | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | -64.81% | -41.36% | Wendy's Company |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 2.15 | 0.84 | Wendy's Company |
| Enterprise Value | $1.61B | $5.66B | Wendy's Company |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 2.35 | 2.53 | Sweetgreen |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 17.85% | 28.27% | Wendy's Company |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $6 | $11 | Wendy's Company |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $-0.77 | $0.94 | Wendy's Company |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 2.05 | 0.31 | Wendy's Company |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Sweetgreen vs Wendy's Company Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetgreen | -22.99% | -1.71% | -4.31% | -29.23% | -56.85% | -60.55% |
| Wendy's Company | 1.26% | 1.12% | -11.86% | -15.31% | -30.98% | -38.21% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetgreen | -64.81% | 18.69% | 11.29% | 20,433.33% | 97.12% | -67.15% |
| Wendy's Company | -41.36% | -53.08% | -54.34% | 0.80% | 147.29% | -38.63% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Sweetgreen vs Wendy's Company
| Metric | SG | WEN |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $1.47B | $1.89B |
| Market Cap Category | Small cap | Small cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 5,623,115 | 7,892,939 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 5,247,152 | 7,534,163 |
| Last Close | $9.75 | $10.09 |
| 52 Week Range | $8.80 - $45.12 | $9.74 - $20.60 |
| % from 52W High | -78.39% | -51.04% |
| All-Time High | $87.50 (Jul 18, 2005) | $33.00 (Sep 27, 1993) |
| % from All-Time High | -88.86% | -69.42% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.05% | -0.02% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.05% | -0.07% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | -0.13% | 0.09% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | -0.16% | 0.15% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | -0.20% | 0.90% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 76.12 | 3,134.71 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $3.68 | $0.67 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $1.56 | $1.75 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $26.84M | $340.74M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-35,743,124 | $238.10M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 7.85% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $0.89 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Sweetgreen vs Wendy's Company
| Metric | SG | WEN |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | N/A | 10.45 |
| Forward P/E | -29.12 | 9.44 |
| PEG Ratio | -29.12 | 9.44 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 2.15 | 0.84 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 3.40 | 14.77 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $1.47B | $1.89B |
| Enterprise Value | $1.61B | $5.66B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 2.35 | 2.53 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | -45.53 | 11.05 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 2.05 | 0.31 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $3.68 | $0.67 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Sweetgreen 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) | SG | WEN |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $166.30M | $523.47M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $136.62M | $375.49M |
| Gross Profit | $29.69M | $147.98M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $-25.76M | $79.86M |
| EBITDA | $-5.06M | $125.65M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $-24.95M | $54.92M |
| Income Tax | $90,000 | $15.69M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $-25.04M | $39.23M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | SG | WEN |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $183.89M | $335.26M |
| Total Current Assets | $206.17M | $644.20M |
| Total Current Liabilities | $104.82M | $433.51M |
| Long-Term Debt | $291.70M | $3.92B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $432.75M | $130.24M |
| Retained Earnings | $-900.40M | $389.48M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $417.46M | $1.82B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | SG | WEN |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $-8.92M | $94.77M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-16.73M | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $-32.36M | $67.74M |
| Debt Repayment | N/A | $-21.05M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-256,000 | $-122.78M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | SG | WEN |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 19.28M | 20.18M |
| Short Ratio | 3.87 | 2.50 |
| Short % of Float | 0.24% | 0.36% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 5,623,115 | 7,892,939 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 5,247,152 | 7,534,163 |
| Shares Outstanding | 117.12M | 203.83M |
| Float Shares | 102.14M | 147.40M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.04% | 0.09% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.11% | 0.93% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Sweetgreen vs Wendy's Company
| Metric | SG | WEN |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $0.89 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 7.85% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | N/A | $0.88 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.21% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | N/A | $2.63 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | Jun 02, 2025 |