The Wendy’s Co (WEN)

Total asset turnover

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 2,246,492 2,212,870 2,196,686 2,187,524 2,181,578 2,177,437 2,159,451 2,135,669 2,095,505 2,032,198 1,969,884 1,925,438 1,896,998 1,898,112 1,880,099 1,789,068 1,733,825 1,686,699 1,672,337 1,705,379
Total assets US$ in thousands 5,034,840 5,073,220 5,088,160 5,189,770 5,616,090 5,290,450 5,353,750 5,408,030 5,499,340 5,524,990 5,515,580 5,563,100 5,101,390 5,156,950 5,166,870 4,956,670 5,040,010 4,963,020 5,070,360 4,981,720
Total asset turnover 0.45 0.44 0.43 0.42 0.39 0.41 0.40 0.39 0.38 0.37 0.36 0.35 0.37 0.37 0.36 0.36 0.34 0.34 0.33 0.34

December 31, 2024 calculation

Total asset turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $2,246,492K ÷ $5,034,840K
= 0.45

Total asset turnover is a measure of efficiency that indicates how well a company is utilizing its assets to generate revenue. It is calculated by dividing net sales by average total assets.

Based on the data provided, The Wendy's Co has shown a consistent improvement in total asset turnover over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The total asset turnover ratio increased steadily from 0.34 in March 31, 2020, to 0.45 in December 31, 2024.

This trend suggests that Wendy's has been able to generate more revenue relative to its total assets over time, which indicates improved efficiency in asset utilization. A higher total asset turnover ratio typically implies that the company is generating more sales from its assets, which is a positive sign for investors and indicates better operational performance.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Total asset turnover
The Wendy’s Co
WEN
0.45
Shake Shack Inc
SHAK
0.74
Starbucks Corporation
SBUX
1.15