The Cheesecake FactoryFRA:CF2 +2.30%72 Buyback Yield % is 0.78 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 79% below its 10-year median of 3.76. GuruFocus rates FRA:CF2 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €43.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 138 Restaurants companies, The Cheesecake Factory ranks better than 69.57% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The Cheesecake Factory Buyback Yield % Related Terms
The Cheesecake Factory Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Cheesecake Factory's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
FRA:CF2 vs WING, SHAK, ARCO: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, The Cheesecake Factory's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
The Cheesecake Factory Buyback Yield % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, The Cheesecake Factory's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Cheesecake Factory's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
The Cheesecake Factory (FRA:CF2) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.78 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on The Cheesecake Factory and its competitors. This is 79% below median its historical median of 3.76. According to the industry distribution chart, The Cheesecake Factory ranks #42 out of 138 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 30.4%.
Is The Cheesecake Factory's Buyback Yield % too high?
The Cheesecake Factory's current Buyback Yield % of 0.78 is 79% below median its 10-year median of 3.76. Based on the distribution chart, The Cheesecake Factory ranks #42 out of 138 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Cheesecake Factory has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Cheesecake Factory's Buyback Yield % compare to WING and SHAK?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, The Cheesecake Factory ranks #42 out of 138 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts The Cheesecake Factory in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Restaurants company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on The Cheesecake Factory and its competitors. The Cheesecake Factory's current Buyback Yield % is 0.78, which is 79% below median its own 10-year median of 3.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Cheesecake Factory stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Cheesecake Factory (FRA:CF2) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €43.41, compared to a current price of €70.34 — trading 62% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.78, which is 79% below median its 10-year median of 3.76. The Cheesecake Factory's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Cheesecake Factory (FRA:CF2), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.78 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is The Cheesecake Factory (FRA:CF2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Cheesecake Factory stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €70.34 is trading 62% above its estimated GF Value™ of €43.41.
GuruFocus considers The Cheesecake Factory to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CF2:
Buyback Yield %: 0.78 (79% below median its 10-year median of 3.76)
GF Value™: €43.41 vs. price of €70.34 (62% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CF2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Cheesecake Factory Inc is a restaurant company that owns and operates multiple casual dining brands across the United States and Canada under brands that include The Cheesecake Factory, North Italia, Flower Child, and additional brands within its Fox Restaurant Concepts portfolio. The company's international presence, in the Middle East and Mexico, is through licensing agreements with third parties. The company also has a bakery division that produces cheesecakes and other baked products for sale in its restaurants, international licensees, and third-party bakery customers. The company has four operating business segments: The Cheesecake Factory restaurants, North Italia, Other FRC, and Other. The majority of the company's revenue comes from the Cheesecake Factory restaurants segment.
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