The Cheesecake FactoryFRA:CF2 -0.26%72 Days Inventory is 8.46 as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 10.46. GuruFocus rates FRA:CF2 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €41.54 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Restaurants companies, The Cheesecake Factory ranks better than 66.86% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Cheesecake Factory's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CF2'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.68 Med: 10.46 Max: 12.76
Current: 10.22
During the past 13 years, The Cheesecake Factory's highest Days Inventory was 12.76. The lowest was 8.68. And the median was 10.46.
FRA:CF2's Days Inventory is ranked better than 66.86% of 347
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 15.68
vs FRA:CF2: 10.22
The Cheesecake Factory's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (11.42) to Mar. 2026 (8.46).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
The Cheesecake Factory's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.79.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
The Cheesecake Factory's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.05.
The Cheesecake Factory (FRA:CF2) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
The Cheesecake Factory's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
The Cheesecake Factory's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
The Cheesecake Factory Days Inventory Related Terms
The Cheesecake Factory Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Cheesecake Factory's Days Inventory 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: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, The Cheesecake Factory's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, The Cheesecake Factory's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Cheesecake Factory's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory of 8.46 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on The Cheesecake Factory and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 10.46. Over the past decade, The Cheesecake Factory's Days Inventory has ranged from 8.68 to 12.76. According to the industry distribution chart, The Cheesecake Factory ranks #115 out of 347 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 33.1%.
Is The Cheesecake Factory's Days Inventory too high?
The Cheesecake Factory's current Days Inventory of 8.46 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 10.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.68 to a high of 12.76. The Restaurants industry median Days Inventory is 15.68. The Cheesecake Factory's value of 8.46 is 46% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Cheesecake Factory ranks #115 out of 347 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 Days Inventory compare to WING and SHAK?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, The Cheesecake Factory ranks #115 out of 347 companies for Days Inventory. This puts The Cheesecake Factory in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 15.68. The Cheesecake Factory's value of 8.46 is 46% below this benchmark. Historically, The Cheesecake Factory's own Days Inventory has ranged from 8.68 to 12.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.46 vs. the industry median of 15.68, The Cheesecake Factory has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Restaurants company?
The median Days Inventory among Restaurants companies is 15.68, based on 347 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Cheesecake Factory's current Days Inventory of 8.46 is 46% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on The Cheesecake Factory and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Days Inventory is 15.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Cheesecake Factory's current Days Inventory is 8.46, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 10.46. 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 €41.54, compared to a current price of €67.98 — trading 63.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 8.46, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 10.46 and 46% below the Restaurants industry median of 15.68. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Cheesecake Factory (FRA:CF2), the current Days Inventory is 8.46 as of Mar. 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 €67.98 is trading 63.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €41.54.
GuruFocus considers The Cheesecake Factory to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CF2:
Days Inventory: 8.46 (19% below median its 10-year median of 10.46)
GF Value™: €41.54 vs. price of €67.98 (63.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46% below the Restaurants median (#115 of 347)
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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