The Wendy’s Co (WEN)
Return on assets (ROA)
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 194,357 | 193,798 | 201,623 | 206,612 | 204,440 | 198,777 | 191,270 | 179,789 | 177,370 | 188,226 | 178,855 | 196,428 | 200,392 | 186,995 | 185,577 | 144,757 | 117,832 | 105,631 | 112,005 | 119,487 |
| 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 |
| ROA | 3.86% | 3.82% | 3.96% | 3.98% | 3.64% | 3.76% | 3.57% | 3.32% | 3.23% | 3.41% | 3.24% | 3.53% | 3.93% | 3.63% | 3.59% | 2.92% | 2.34% | 2.13% | 2.21% | 2.40% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $194,357K ÷ $5,034,840K
= 3.86%
The Return on Assets (ROA) of The Wendy's Co has shown a generally positive trend over the analyzed period, starting at 2.40% as of March 31, 2020, and gradually increasing to 3.86% by December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company has been able to generate a higher level of profit relative to its total assets over time.
The ROA fluctuated slightly throughout the years, with some quarters experiencing a slight decrease followed by a subsequent increase. The highest ROA was recorded on December 31, 2024, at 3.86%, suggesting that the company was able to efficiently utilize its assets to generate profit during that period.
Overall, the increasing trend in ROA demonstrates that The Wendy's Co has been improving its ability to generate profit relative to its assets, which can be a positive indicator of the company's operational efficiency and financial health.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024