The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated
CAKEConsumer CyclicalNASDAQRestaurants
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Daily timeframeThe Cheesecake Factory Incorporated operates and licenses restaurants in the United States and Canada. At a $5.33B market cap, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated ranks as a mid-cap company within consumer cyclical. It operates bakeries that produce cheesecakes and other baked products for its restaurants, international licensees, third-party bakery customers, external foodservice operators, retailers, and distributors.
Market Cap
$5.33B
Beta
1.00
P/E (TTM)
29.45
P/E (Fwd)
21.60
EPS (TTM)
$3.64
EPS (Fwd)
$4.96
ROE
38.8%
ROA
4.7%
Cash
$195.2M
Total Debt
$2.08B
Free CF
$166.7M
52W Change
79.1%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where CAKE stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the August 21, 2026 close, CAKE finished 52.56% above its 150-day moving average ($69.83) and 64.83% above its 200-day moving average ($64.63). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is CAKE overbought or oversold?
At the August 21, 2026 close, CAKE's RSI(14) was 58.2, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
On the balance sheet, CAKE has $195.2M in cash with $2.08B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Annual free cash flow of $166.7M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. ROE of 38.8% points to exceptionally high capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 4.7% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $3.30B to $3.75B.
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated and its sector.