Wendy's WEN Return on invested capital

Return on invested capital at other companies

McDonald'sMCD

24.6%+5.2pp

Restaurant Brands InternationalQSR

12.3%+3.4pp

BH

Biglari Holdings Inc.BH

-3.1%-10.1pp

WingstopWING

39.6%-1.6pp

Papa John's InternationalPZZA

11.2%-10.6pp

Red Robin Gourmet BurgersRRGB

-10.2%—

FAQ

What is Wendy's's return on invested capital?

Wendy's (WEN) reported return on invested capital of 5.5% in Q2 2026.

How has Wendy's's return on invested capital changed year-over-year?

Wendy's's return on invested capital decreased by 20.6% year-over-year, from 6.9% to 5.5%.

What is the long-term trend for Wendy's's return on invested capital?

Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Wendy's's return on invested capital has grown at a 4.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 5.3% to 6.4%.

What does return on invested capital mean?

Net operating profit after tax (operating income taxed at the effective rate) divided by average invested capital (debt plus equity minus cash). Measures the after-tax return on all capital put to work in the business, independent of capital structure.