CAKE
The Cheesecake Factory
NASDAQ: CAKE · CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS
$60.20
-4.25% today
Updated 2026-05-01
Market cap
$3.12B
P/E ratio
20.48
P/S ratio
0.83x
EPS (TTM)
$3.06
Dividend yield
1.72%
52W range
$43 – $69
Volume
1.3M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
52
out of 100
Grade: C
Hold
Investment rating
3.3
Growth
D4.8
Quality
C6.5
Profitability
B6.7
Valuation
B5/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
2.0
Altman Z-Score
Grey zone
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$64.17
+6.59%
12-Month target
$45.07
-25.13%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$74.80
Margin of safety
+17.69%
0 Strong Buy6 Buy10 Hold2 Sell2 Strong Sell
Price chart
X-Ray snapshot
Strengths
+ ROE 33.70% — strong efficiency
+ Free cash flow $50.12M — positive
+ 17.69% below intrinsic value
Risks
- Thin margins at 3.96%
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.30B | $3.44B | $3.58B | $3.75B | $3.75B |
| Net income | $43.12M | $101.35M | $156.78M | $148.43M | $28.77M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $3.06 |
| Free cash flow | $48.78M | $65.18M | $107.96M | $155.08M | $50.12M |
| Profit margin | 1.31% | 2.95% | 4.38% | 3.96% | 3.96% |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
The Cheesecake Factory trades at $60.20. representing a P/E of 20.48x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 52/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 5/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.98, it sits in the grey zone. TTM revenue stands at $3.75B. with profit margins at 3.96%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $74.80.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Cheesecake Factory's stock price?
The Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) trades at $60.20.
Is The Cheesecake Factory overvalued?
Smart Value Score 52/100 (Grade C, Hold). DCF value $74.80.
What is the price target of The Cheesecake Factory (CAKE)?
The analyst target price is $64.17, representing +6.6% upside from the current price of $60.20.
What is the intrinsic value of The Cheesecake Factory (CAKE)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $74.80, a +17.7% margin of safety versus $60.20.
What is The Cheesecake Factory's revenue?
TTM revenue is $3.75B.
Piotroski F-Score?
5/9 — moderate financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
1.98 — grey zone.
Company info
SectorCONSUMER CYCLICAL
IndustryRESTAURANTS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio0.83x
ROE33.70%
Beta1.01
50D MA$60.16
200D MA$56.94
Shares out0.05B
Float0.05B
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Avg volume1.3M
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