Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Cheesecake Factory Inc (CAKE) - $59.31 as of 1/20/2026 2:36:16 PM EST
Total Score
14 out of 30
Safety Score
60 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Possible Buy
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for CAKE
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for CAKE
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for CAKE
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for CAKE
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for CAKE (60 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 7 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 5 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 3 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
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Financial Details for CAKE
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | CAKE |
| Company Name | Cheesecake Factory Inc |
| Country | USA |
| Description | The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE) is a premier upscale casual dining restaurant chain, distinguished by its diverse culinary offerings that include over 250 menu items and celebrated desserts. Based in Calabasas, California, the company operates a balanced portfolio of company-owned and franchised restaurants across the United States and internationally, emphasizing high-quality ingredients and innovative dishes. With a strategic focus on guest experience and robust growth initiatives, The Cheesecake Factory has solidified its reputation as a key competitor in the dining industry, well-equipped to navigate and succeed in a dynamic market landscape. |
| Sector Name | CONSUMER CYCLICAL |
| Industry Name | RESTAURANTS |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 2/18/2026 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 59.31 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 29.27 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 1/20/2026 2:36:16 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 1,369,773 |
| Average Daily Volume | 1,181,211 |
| 52-Week High | 69.00 |
| 52-Week Low | 42.05 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 41.05% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 18.03 |
| Industry PE | 37.65 |
| Sector PE | 32.29 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 15.99 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 15.57 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 37.51 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 33.98 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.55 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 3.81 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 8.54 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 6.95 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 3.70 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 12.63 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 0.80 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 3.13 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.95 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 8 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 1 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 49,841,700 |
| Market Capitalization | 2,956,111,227 |
| Institutional Ownership | 115.38% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 11/11/2025 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.2700 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.2700 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | 0 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 1.08 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 1.82% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 1.08 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 1.82% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 15 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | -3.39% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 8.46% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 32.83% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 8.20% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 54.69% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 3.29 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 2.77 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 3.44 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 160,806,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 156,783,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 101,351,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 4.80% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 7.61% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 4.20% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 189,978,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 84,176,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 56,290,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -370,463,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -367,886,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 452,062,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 470,047,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 560,441,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.50 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.43 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 443,455,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 318,062,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 425,349,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 158,890,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 3.19 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 107,961,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 65,178,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.72 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 2.77 |
| MACD Signal | 2.09 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 43.66 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 52.37 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 61.08 |
| Beta | 0.96 |
| RSI | 76.35 |
| 50-Day SMA | 53.87 |
| 150-Day SMA | 41.46 |
| 200-Day SMA | 38.75 |
System |
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| Modified | 1/19/2026 7:29:56 PM EST |