The Wendy'sWEN.OValuation Analysis
Based on the blended 10-year P/E and P/B percentiles, the stock currently sits in the “Fair Value Range” zone.
As of Oct 16, 2026, The Wendy's (WEN.O) trades at a P/E of 10.10x, P/B of 10.60x, P/S of 0.58x, and a dividend yield of 5.22%.
Longitudinal percentile comparison: P/E sits at the 18th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 30th percentile over 3Y); P/B sits at the 62nd percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 6th percentile over 3Y); P/S sits at the 1st percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 2nd percentile over 3Y).
Cross-sectional valuation: its P/E ranks at the 21st percentile within its industry and the 19th percentile across the broader market.
Shareholder return highlight: Total Shareholder Yield is 20.94%, ranking at the 93rd percentile over the trailing 20Y window.
Notably, P/E and P/B aren't telling quite the same story, 44.1 points apart — worth checking the full percentile matrix on this page for the complete picture. Its P/E percentile is roughly the same whether measured against the industry or the broader market. Of the 20.94% total shareholder yield, 5.22% is paid out as dividends and roughly 15.72% is implied to come from buybacks — both channels are meaningfully in play. The Wendy's operates in the Retail Trade sector. Data refreshes weekly and is for reference only, not investment advice.
Also listed as: NASDAQ: WEN · WEN
Want the full picture on whether The Wendy's (WEN.O) is under- or over-valued? See the full 3Y / 5Y / 10Y / 20Y P/E, P/B, P/S, Dividend Yield & Total Shareholder Yield percentile matrix and the interactive ECharts trend chart on this page.
Historical Percentiles by Metric
| Metric | Current | Market Percentile | Industry Percentile | 3Y Pctl | 5Y Pctl | 10Y Pctl | 20Y Pctl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E (TTM) | 10.10 | ||||||
| P/B (MRQ) | 10.60 | ||||||
| P/S (TTM) | 0.58 | ||||||
| Dividend Yield | 5.22% | ||||||
| Buyback + Div Yield | 20.94% |