The Cheesecake Factory (FRA:CF2) Cash Flow for Dividends: €-46 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:CF2 The Cheesecake Factory Inc FRA:CF2
72 GF Score
Price €68.16
GF Value €42.18
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is The Cheesecake Factory Cash Flow for Dividends?

The Cheesecake Factory FRA:CF2 +1.91% 72 Cash Flow for Dividends is €-46 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:CF2 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €42.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

The Cheesecake Factory's cash flow for dividends for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-12 Mil. Its cash flow for dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-46 Mil.

Note: A negative number here means the payment of dividends. When pays more dividends, the absolute value gets bigger.

The Cheesecake Factory's quarterly payment of dividends increased from Sep. 2025 (€-11 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€-11 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2025 (€-11 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€-12 Mil).

The Cheesecake Factory's annual payment of dividends increased from Dec. 2023 (€-49 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€-51 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2024 (€-51 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€-45 Mil).

The Cheesecake Factory Cash Flow for Dividends Related Terms

The Cheesecake Factory Cash Flow for Dividends Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Cheesecake Factory's Cash Flow for Dividends 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.

The Cheesecake Factory Cash Flow for Dividends Chart

The Cheesecake Factory Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Flow for Dividends
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The Cheesecake Factory Quarterly Data
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The Cheesecake Factory Cash Flow for Dividends Calculation

Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.

Cash Flow for Dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-46 Mil.

* 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.

What does a Cash Flow for Dividends of €-46 Mil mean?
The Cheesecake Factory (FRA:CF2) has a Cash Flow for Dividends of €-46 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for The Cheesecake Factory and its competitors.
Is The Cheesecake Factory's Cash Flow for Dividends too high?
The Cheesecake Factory's current Cash Flow for Dividends is €-46 Mil. 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 Cash Flow for Dividends compare to SHAK and WING?
The Cheesecake Factory's Cash Flow for Dividends of €-46 Mil can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow for Dividends for a Restaurants company?
A good Cash Flow for Dividends depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Cash Flow for Dividends 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 Cash Flow for Dividends mean?
A high Cash Flow for Dividends can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for The Cheesecake Factory and its competitors. The Cheesecake Factory's current Cash Flow for Dividends is €-46 Mil. 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 €42.18, compared to a current price of €68.16 — trading 61.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow for Dividends is €-46 Mil. 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 Cash Flow for Dividends calculated?
Cash Flow for Dividends is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Cheesecake Factory (FRA:CF2), the current Cash Flow for Dividends is €-46 Mil 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 €68.16 is trading 61.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €42.18. GuruFocus considers The Cheesecake Factory to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CF2:

  • Cash Flow for Dividends: €-46 Mil
  • GF Value™: €42.18 vs. price of €68.16 (61.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 7 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 26901 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas Hills, CA, USA, 91301
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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