WEN vs YUM
WEN: The Wendy's Company is a leading global quick-service restaurant franchisor and operator known for its signature square-shaped hamburgers and diverse fast-food menu. YUM: Yum! Brands is a leading global operator and franchisor of iconic restaurant chains including KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell.
Side-by-side fundamentals
| Metric | WEN | YUM | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price as of 2026-10-08 close | $6.22 | $143.00 | |
| Market cap | $1.2B | $39.0B | |
| P/E as of 2026-10-08 | 9.42 | 18.00 | WEN lower |
| PEG as of 2026-10-08, 3-year EPS CAGR to FY2025 | n/a | 2.69 | |
| Net margin FY2025, SEC XBRL | +7.6% | +19.0% | YUM higher |
| Operating margin FY2025, SEC XBRL | +15.8% | +31.3% | YUM higher |
| ROE FY2025, SEC XBRL | +140.6% | n/a | |
| ROA FY2025, SEC XBRL | +3.3% | +19.0% | YUM higher |
| Debt / equity as of 2026-09-02 | 28.42 | 30.97 | WEN lower |
| Revenue growth (YoY) as of 2026-09-02 | -1.0% | +10.3% | YUM higher |
| Revenue CAGR (3y) SEC XBRL | +4.7% | +6.3% | YUM higher |
| Dividend yield as of 2026-09-02 | +4.2% | +2.2% | WEN higher |
| Dividend streak (yrs) SEC XBRL | 1 | 9 | YUM higher |
| Beta as of 2026-09-02 | 0.49 | 0.28 | |
| 1-year return as of 2026-10-08 close | -30.7% | -2.1% | YUM higher |
Fundamentals: SEC XBRL company filings for the figures marked with a fiscal year, and market data, as of 2026-09-02 for the rest. Filings: SEC EDGAR. Prices are delayed daily-close data.
Last updated 2026-10-08.
Informational only — NOT financial advice. All figures are delayed daily-close data from SEC EDGAR & market data, shown with their as-of date; "Edge" cells are a pure numeric comparison, not a recommendation.