Ford Motor Company (F)vsThe Wendy’s Co (WEN)
F
Ford Motor Company
$12.08
-1.31%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $48.45B
WEN
The Wendy’s Co
$6.76
-0.73%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.29B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ford Motor Company generates 8622% more annual revenue ($189.86B vs $2.18B). WEN leads profitability with a 7.6% profit margin vs -3.2%. WEN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.16. F earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
F
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
WEN
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+36.1%
Fair Value
$22.12
Current Price
$12.08
$10.04 discount
Margin of Safety
+48.4%
Fair Value
$15.28
Current Price
$6.76
$8.52 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 430.8% YoY
Generating 1.1B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 88 in profit
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -14.8% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Trading at 10.9x book value
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
7.6% margin — thin
Revenue declined 5.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : F
The strongest argument for F centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : WEN
The strongest argument for WEN centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity. PEG of 1.16 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : F
The primary concerns for F are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 4.66 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : WEN
The primary concerns for WEN are Price/Book, Market Cap, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
F profiles as a turnaround stock while WEN is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
F carries more volatility with a beta of 1.71 — expect wider price swings.
F is growing revenue faster at 6.4% — sustainability is the question.
F generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
F scores higher overall (53/100 vs 52/100). WEN offers better value entry with a 48.4% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Ford Motor Company
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO MANUFACTURERS · USA
Ford Motor Company, commonly known as Ford, is an American multinational automaker that has its main headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan.
Visit Website →The Wendy’s Co
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
The Wendy's Company, is a quick service restaurant business. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ohio.
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