What is The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated's (CAKE) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE) is 68/100, with a Buy signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (53), Value (24), and Momentum (85) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated have an economic moat?

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE) has a Quality factor score of 53/100. 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 financial 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 Buy, based on a StockRank of 68/100. 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).

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CAKE

BUY

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated · Consumer Cyclical · United States · $4.2B · Avg Vol: $129M/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

25.3x

ROE

41.3%

D/E

4.7x

Dividend %

1.3%

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)

Year	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM	2026E	2027E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	—	3.3B	3.4B	3.6B	3.8B	4.3%	3.8B	3.9B	4.2B	5.6%
EPS	1.03	0.87	2.10	3.28	3.17	32.5%	3.41	3.42	3.77	9.1%
Shares	—	51.2M	50.7M	51.3M	49.6M	-3.0%	49.7M	—	—	—
Debt	—	1.8B	1.9B	1.9B	2.1B	5.0%	2.1B	—	—	—
Equity	—	292.0M	318.1M	443.5M	436.4M	14.3%	—	—	—	—
Op CF	—	161.9M	218.4M	268.3M	301.3M	23.0%	319.1M	—	—	—
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)+15.6%

SMA 50SMA 200

$87.03

RSI (14)

72.5

52W High

$87.90

From 52W High

1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

7.0%44.8

ROE

41.3%95.3

GP/Assets

47.2%77.4

Op. Margin

5.8%47.9

FCF/Assets

3.9%50.0

Piotroski

653.6

Int. Cover

16.6x60.8

D/E Ratio

4.66x3.0

Current Ratio

0.59x6.0

Value

P/E (TTM)

25.3x31.9

EV/EBITDA

18.3x20.8

P/FCF

32.9x24.6

P/B

9.3x6.5

P/S

1.1x43.1

Div Yield

1.3%21.6

Momentum

52W High %

99%97.8

RS 6M

41%95.5

SMA 50/200

1.22x92.8

EPS Rev 4W

+0.7%92.4

EPS Rev 12W

+0.9%75.8

EPS Improve

+31%42.2

Q Growth

50%76.9

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$4.2B

P/E (Forward)

19.2x

Gross Margin

40.5%

SECTOR PEERS

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

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
CAKE	The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated(you)	$4.2B	68	BUY
DPZ.MX	Domino's Pizza, Inc.	$9.9B	67	BUY
EAT	Brinker International, Inc.	$8.0B	81	STRONG BUY
BJRI	BJ's Restaurants, Inc.	$1.4B	63	HOLD
DRI	Darden Restaurants, Inc.	$22.5B	67	BUY
TXRH	Texas Roadhouse, Inc.	$12.7B	55	HOLD
CBRL	Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.	$1.2B	53	HOLD
WING	Wingstop Inc.	$3.7B	27	SELL
BLMN	Bloomin' Brands, Inc.	$680M	77	BUY
WEN	The Wendy's Company	$1.3B	46	HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 9.9% · P/E 22.6x · Gross margin 37.5%