The Wendy’s Co (WEN)
Debt-to-capital ratio
| 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 | ||
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| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 259,352 | 259,853 | 273,753 | 293,654 | 309,779 | 342,564 | 391,115 | 419,557 | 465,720 | 437,379 | 422,863 | 454,535 | 436,405 | 542,754 | 570,356 | 520,665 | 549,596 | 521,535 | 483,983 | 451,075 |
| Debt-to-capital ratio | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Debt-to-capital ratio = Long-term debt ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $—K ÷ ($—K + $259,352K)
= 0.00
The debt-to-capital ratio for The Wendy’s Co has consistently remained at 0.00% throughout the provided time period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company has not utilized any debt in its capital structure during this timeframe. A debt-to-capital ratio of 0.00% typically suggests that the company relies solely on equity financing rather than debt financing to fund its operations and investments. While a low or zero debt-to-capital ratio can signify financial stability and lower financial risk, it is essential to consider that a lack of debt may limit the company's financial flexibility and potential for leveraging opportunities.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024