The Wendy’s Co (WEN)

Operating profit margin

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Operating income US$ in thousands 381,984 353,314 366,960 269,308 262,579
Revenue US$ in thousands 2,181,580 2,095,500 1,897,000 1,733,820 1,709,000
Operating profit margin 17.51% 16.86% 19.34% 15.53% 15.36%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $381,984K ÷ $2,181,580K
= 17.51%

The operating profit margin of Wendy's Co has shown some variability over the past five years. As of December 31, 2023, the operating profit margin stood at 17.32%, showing an improvement compared to the previous year where it was 15.86%. The company's operating profit margin was relatively consistent in the years prior, ranging from 16.02% in 2019 to 17.38% in 2022.

The increasing trend in the operating profit margin from 2022 to 2023 is a positive sign of the company's operational efficiency and profitability. A higher operating profit margin indicates that the company is able to generate more profit from its core operations for every dollar of sales. This improvement suggests that Wendy's Co may have implemented cost-saving measures, increased pricing, or experienced growth in revenue.

Overall, the operating profit margin of Wendy's Co has demonstrated a favorable trend in recent years, reflecting the company's ability to effectively manage its operating expenses and drive profitability.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
The Wendy’s Co
WEN
17.51%
Shake Shack Inc
SHAK
0.55%
Starbucks Corporation
SBUX
14.95%