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CAKE

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The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated · Consumer Cyclical · United States · $5.6B · Avg Vol: $192M/d

54
StockRank
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Q
54
V
21
M
73
P/E (TTM)
29.2x
ROE
38.8%
D/E
4.0x
Dividend %
1.1%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated operates upscale casual dining restaurants under its flagship brand, known for its extensive menu, distinctive décor, and freshly prepared, high-quality food. Its competitive moat is built on strong brand recognition and a unique, consistent dining experience, fostering customer loyalty and driving traffic in a competitive industry. The company stands as a prominent player in the casual dining segment, famous for its iconic cheesecakes.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year20212022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue3.3B3.4B3.6B3.8B4.3%3.9B4.0B4.3B7.2%
EPS1.030.872.103.283.1732.5%3.693.774.1714.7%
Shares51.2M50.7M51.3M49.6M-3.0%49.8M
Debt1.8B1.9B1.9B2.1B5.0%2.1B
Equity292.0M318.1M443.5M436.4M14.3%
Op CF161.9M218.4M268.3M301.3M23.0%354.4M
Inv CF-112.8M-153.5M-161.1M-147.3M
Fin CF-123.6M-123.5M-78.8M-22.8M
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PRICE (1Y)+2.4%
101105109113117Jul 29Aug 19Sep 9
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$103.61
RSI (14)
46.1
52W High
$118.46
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
54
ROIC
7.0%41.8
ROE
38.8%95.4
GP/Assets
48.4%77.8
Op. Margin
7.8%56.0
FCF/Assets
3.9%49.4
Piotroski
654.2
Int. Cover
16.6x64.2
D/E Ratio
4.01x3.4
Current Ratio
0.59x5.8
Value
21
P/E (TTM)
29.2x27.2
EV/EBITDA
20.3x19.0
P/FCF
43.5x20.9
P/B
10.3x6.2
P/S
1.4x38.1
Div Yield
1.1%22.8
Momentum
73
52W High %
87%75.2
RS 6M
54%94.9
SMA 50/200
1.42x98.8
EPS Rev 4W
+0.6%37.4
EPS Rev 12W
+11.5%92.5
EPS Improve
+34%46.2
Q Growth
25%59.5

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$5.6B
P/E (Forward)
21.7x
Gross Margin
40.7%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Cyclical, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of CAKE are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
CAKEThe Cheesecake Factory Incorporated(you)$5.6B54Hold
DPZDomino's Pizza, Inc.$11.6B56Hold
TXRHTexas Roadhouse, Inc.$13.1B49Hold
BJRIBJ's Restaurants, Inc.$1.4B54Hold
WENThe Wendy's Company$1.6B51Hold
DRIDarden Restaurants, Inc.$24.5B51Hold
WINGWingstop Inc.$3.1B32Sell
CBRLCracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.$1.2B50Hold
QSRRestaurant Brands International Inc.$35.9B53Hold
EATBrinker International, Inc.$9.9B80Strong Buy

Peer medians: ROE 8.4% · P/E 19.7x · Gross margin 36.5%

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE): Stock Score Summary

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE) has a MoatMap StockRank of 54/100 based on Quality (54/100), Value (21/100), and Momentum (73/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated operates upscale casual dining restaurants under its flagship brand, known for its extensive menu, distinctive décor, and freshly prepared, high-quality food. Its competitive moat is built on strong brand recognition and a unique, consistent dining experience, fostering customer loyalty and driving traffic in a competitive industry. The company stands as a prominent player in the casual dining segment, famous for its iconic cheesecakes.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$103.61
Market Cap$5.6B
P/E (TTM)29.15
P/E (Forward)21.68
Price/Book10.32
Return on Equity38.8%
Return on Invested Capital7.0%
Debt/Equity4.01x
Gross Margin40.7%
Operating Margin7.8%
Revenue Growth7.7%
Dividend Yield1.1%
Free Cash Flow$128M

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated operates in the Restaurants industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated’s (CAKE) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE) is 54/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (54), Value (21), and Momentum (73) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated have an economic moat?
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE) has a Quality factor score of 54/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 54/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated in?
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Restaurants industry (United States).