Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 25.3x · EV/EBITDA 24.0x · ROE 33.7%. (1996–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $3.9B | $2.4B | $2.3B | $1.7B | $1.6B | $1.9B | $1.6B | $1.7B | $2.0B | $2.3B | $3.0B |
| Enterprise Value | $7.1B | $5.7B | $4.1B | $3.5B | $3.3B | $3.6B | $3.1B | $3.3B | $2.0B | $2.3B | $3.0B |
| P/E Ratio → | 25.32 | 16.29 | 14.82 | 16.91 | 36.87 | 39.27 | — | 13.59 | 20.33 | 14.73 | 21.16 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.03 | 0.64 | 0.65 | 0.50 | 0.48 | 0.66 | 0.82 | 0.70 | 0.86 | 1.03 | 1.30 |
| P/B Ratio | 8.61 | 5.54 | 5.24 | 5.40 | 5.47 | 5.83 | 3.20 | 3.03 | 3.52 | 3.78 | 4.90 |
| P/FCF | 24.91 | 15.59 | 21.52 | 26.35 | 32.77 | 13.23 | — | 12.11 | 10.85 | 19.94 | 15.98 |
| P/OCF | 12.82 | 8.03 | 8.66 | 7.86 | 9.87 | 9.03 | 557.87 | 7.91 | 6.90 | 9.72 | 9.77 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.51 | 1.16 | 1.02 | 1.01 | 1.21 | 1.57 | 1.32 | 0.86 | 1.03 | 1.32 |
| EV / EBITDA | 23.99 | 19.12 | 14.82 | 17.46 | 25.32 | 20.65 | — | 17.11 | 9.28 | 9.46 | 10.39 |
| EV / EBIT | 37.96 | 32.68 | 22.89 | 32.43 | 82.33 | 43.13 | — | 22.97 | 17.46 | 13.17 | 13.99 |
| EV / FCF | — | 36.53 | 38.42 | 54.02 | 68.15 | 24.41 | — | 22.96 | 10.76 | 19.97 | 16.23 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 78.3% | 78.3% | 77.5% | 40.9% | 38.8% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 41.1% | 41.4% | 42.6% | 43.5% |
| Operating Margin | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.8% | -17.5% | 4.2% | 5.1% | 6.8% | 8.8% |
| Net Profit Margin | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -12.8% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 7.0% | 6.1% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 33.7% | 33.7% | 41.2% | 33.2% | 13.9% | 17.3% | -47.0% | 22.3% | 16.7% | 25.9% | 23.4% |
| ROA | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.6% | -9.1% | 6.1% | 7.5% | 12.0% | 11.0% |
| ROIC | 4.7% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -12.7% | 5.8% | 15.2% | 18.1% | 23.5% |
| ROCE | 7.8% | 7.8% | 7.9% | 5.1% | 1.8% | 3.8% | -15.8% | 6.6% | 13.0% | 16.5% | 22.3% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 7.93 | 7.93 | 4.30 | 5.85 | 6.30 | 5.50 | 3.23 | 2.81 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.17 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 11.68 | 11.68 | 6.82 | 9.22 | 14.02 | 10.56 | — | 8.39 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.35 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 7.44 | 4.11 | 5.67 | 5.91 | 4.93 | 2.92 | 2.71 | -0.03 | 0.01 | 0.08 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 10.96 | 10.96 | 6.52 | 8.94 | 13.14 | 9.46 | — | 8.08 | -0.08 | 0.02 | 0.16 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 20.93 | 16.90 | 27.67 | 35.38 | 11.18 | — | 10.84 | -0.09 | 0.03 | 0.25 |
| Interest Coverage | 16.59 | 16.59 | 17.92 | 12.69 | 6.68 | 7.69 | -40.40 | 57.20 | 16.84 | — | — |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.59 | 0.59 | 0.47 | 0.46 | 0.53 | 0.64 | 0.58 | 0.40 | 0.47 | 0.52 | 0.59 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.38 | 0.37 | 0.44 | 0.57 | 0.52 | 0.32 | 0.38 | 0.42 | 0.50 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.12 | 0.09 | 0.17 | 0.30 | 0.26 | 0.10 | 0.06 | 0.02 | 0.14 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.15 | 1.18 | 1.21 | 1.19 | 1.05 | 0.72 | 0.87 | 1.77 | 1.70 | 1.76 |
| Inventory Turnover | 15.07 | 15.07 | 12.49 | 35.23 | 36.41 | 40.28 | 31.48 | 30.95 | 35.15 | 30.47 | 36.84 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 14.44 | 9.11 | 15.16 | 16.23 | 19.34 | 24.04 | 17.36 | 13.95 | 16.53 | 12.87 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Payout Ratio | 35.2% | 35.2% | 33.8% | 52.5% | 98.0% | 0.5% | — | 47.7% | 56.8% | 31.7% | 30.4% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 3.9% | 6.1% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 2.5% | — | 7.4% | 4.9% | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| FCF Yield | 4.0% | 6.4% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 7.6% | — | 8.3% | 9.2% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| Buyback Yield | 4.0% | 6.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 5.4% | 8.5% | 3.1% | 5.8% | 6.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 6.5% | 8.2% | 7.5% | 6.4% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $48M | $49M | $49M | $50M | $49M | $44M | $45M | $46M | $48M | $49M |
High leverage and liquidity
According to recent market data, CAKE trades at a forward P/E of 19.88, which appears to price in significant growth expectations that may be difficult to reconcile with the company's historical net margin volatility and the ongoing capital intensity required to support its multi-brand incubator strategy.
The current valuation suggests investors are assigning a premium for the company's unique vertical integration and brand strength relative to lower-multiple peers like Brinker International. However, this multiple warrants caution as it assumes a level of earnings stability that the company's recent 3.96% net margin performance has yet to consistently demonstrate.
Based on reported figures, CAKE's ROIC has struggled to gain traction, hovering at a modest 1.4% in 2026Q1, which indicates that the company is currently failing to generate returns on invested capital that exceed its likely cost of capital, a trend that warrants further investigation by shareholders.
The persistent low return on capital suggests that the high fixed-cost base and significant capital expenditure required for new site development are diluting the efficiency of the overall business model. Investors should monitor whether the expansion of the North Italia and FRC brands can eventually drive higher incremental returns compared to the flagship brand's mature footprint.
As reported in financial statements, the company's cash conversion cycle remains relatively short at 11 days in 2026Q1, yet this efficiency is overshadowed by a current ratio of 0.59, suggesting that the firm maintains minimal liquidity buffers to manage its significant short-term operational and lease-related obligations.
While the rapid turnover of inventory and efficient collection of receivables are positive operational indicators, the structural reliance on payables to manage cash flow leaves the company vulnerable to supply chain disruptions. The tight liquidity position implies that any unexpected contraction in foot traffic could rapidly stress the company's ability to meet its immediate financial commitments.
Based on the provided balance sheet data, CAKE's debt-to-equity ratio of 4.66 in 2026Q1 highlights a reliance on external financing, which, when combined with the company's extensive mall-based lease portfolio, suggests that the true leverage profile is significantly more constrained than headline debt metrics might imply.
The interest coverage ratio of 27.74 provides some comfort in the current rate environment, but the high debt-to-EBITDA levels suggest that the company has limited room for further balance sheet expansion. Investors should be wary of the potential for refinancing risks if the company's operating margins remain compressed by ongoing labor and commodity cost pressures.
As reported in financial statements, the commonly cited debt-to-equity ratio of 4.66 is a misleading metric for this business model because it fails to account for the substantial off-balance-sheet liabilities represented by long-term operating leases, which are fundamental to the company's premium, high-traffic real estate strategy.
Analysts should instead focus on lease-adjusted leverage metrics to gain a more accurate picture of the company's true financial obligations. Relying solely on traditional debt-to-equity ratios obscures the structural risk inherent in the company's physical footprint and may lead to an underestimation of the firm's sensitivity to economic downturns.
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The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated's current P/E ratio is 25.3x. The historical average is 28.6x. This places it at the 52th percentile of its historical range.
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated's current EV/EBITDA is 24.0x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 14.6x.
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated's return on equity (ROE) is 33.7%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 15.0%.
Based on historical data, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is trading at a P/E of 25.3x. This is at the 52th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated's current dividend yield is 1.39% with a payout ratio of 35.2%.
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated has 78.3% gross margin and 5.0% operating margin.
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 11.7x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.