CAKE
The Cheesecake Factory
NASDAQ: CAKE · CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS
$103.04
+3.59% today
Updated 2026-09-22
Market cap
$5.16B
P/E ratio
29.10
P/S ratio
1.33x
EPS (TTM)
$3.56
Dividend yield
1.06%
52W range
$43 – $118
Volume
1.7M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
57
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
6.0
Growth
B4.0
Quality
C6.5
Profitability
B5.3
Valuation
C+4/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
1.9
Altman Z-Score
Grey zone
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$93.93
-8.84%
12-Month target
$45.07
-56.26%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$61.86
Margin of safety
+0.47%
0 Strong Buy4 Buy14 Hold1 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ ROE 35.94% — strong efficiency
+ Free cash flow $50.44M — positive
Risks
- Thin margins at 4.61%
- Debt/equity 4.01x — high leverage
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.30B | $3.44B | $3.58B | $3.75B | $3.88B |
| Net income | $43.12M | $101.35M | $156.78M | $148.43M | $68.39M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $3.56 |
| Free cash flow | $48.78M | $65.18M | $107.96M | $155.08M | $50.44M |
| Profit margin | 1.31% | 2.95% | 4.38% | 3.96% | 4.61% |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
The Cheesecake Factory trades at $103.04. representing a P/E of 29.10x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 57/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 4/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.91, it sits in the grey zone. TTM revenue stands at $3.88B. with profit margins at 4.61%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $61.86.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Cheesecake Factory's stock price?
The Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) trades at $103.04, on a P/E of 29.1x and a P/S of 1.3x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is The Cheesecake Factory overvalued?
The Cheesecake Factory carries a Smart Value Score of 57/100 (Grade C+), which we rate Hold. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. Our DCF puts intrinsic value at $61.86 versus the $103.04 price, a 0.5% margin of safety on a cash flow basis.
What is the price target of The Cheesecake Factory (CAKE)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $93.93, about 8.8% below the current $103.04. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the intrinsic value of The Cheesecake Factory (CAKE)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $61.86, a +0.5% margin of safety versus today's $103.04. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A positive reading means the price sits below that estimate, leaving a cushion if growth holds.
What is The Cheesecake Factory's revenue?
The Cheesecake Factory's trailing twelve-month revenue is $3.88B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
The Cheesecake Factory's Altman Z-Score is 1.91, which places it in the grey zone. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorCONSUMER CYCLICAL
IndustryRESTAURANTS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio1.33x
ROE35.94%
Beta1.01
50D MA$98.13
200D MA$69.24
Shares out0.05B
Float0.05B
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Avg volume1.7M
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