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The Cheesecake FactoryFRA:CF2 +0.82%69 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 30.20% as of Jun. 2026, which is 120% above its 10-year median of 13.70. GuruFocus rates FRA:CF2 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €42.93 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 284 Restaurants companies, The Cheesecake Factory ranks better than 80.99% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, The Cheesecake Factory's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 11.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 30.20% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of The Cheesecake Factory was 37.20% per year. The lowest was -20.20% per year. And the median was 13.70% per year.
The Cheesecake Factory (FRA:CF2) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
The Cheesecake Factory 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
FRA:CF2 vs WING, SHAK, ARCO: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, The Cheesecake Factory's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, The Cheesecake Factory's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Cheesecake Factory's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
The Cheesecake Factory 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 30.20% mean?
The Cheesecake Factory (FRA:CF2) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 30.20% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for The Cheesecake Factory and its competitors. This is 120% above median its historical median of 13.70. According to the industry distribution chart, The Cheesecake Factory ranks #54 out of 284 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 19%.
Is The Cheesecake Factory's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
The Cheesecake Factory's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 30.20% is 120% above median its 10-year median of 13.70. The Restaurants industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.15. The Cheesecake Factory's value of 30.20% is 197.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Cheesecake Factory ranks #54 out of 284 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Cheesecake Factory has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Cheesecake Factory's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to WING and SHAK?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, The Cheesecake Factory ranks #54 out of 284 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places The Cheesecake Factory in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.15. The Cheesecake Factory's value of 30.20% is 197.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.70 vs. the industry median of 10.15, The Cheesecake Factory has consistently been above 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Restaurants company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Restaurants companies is 10.15, based on 284 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Cheesecake Factory's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 30.20% is 197.5% above 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for The Cheesecake Factory and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Cheesecake Factory's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 30.20%, which is 120% above median its own 10-year median of 13.70. 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 €42.93, compared to a current price of €90.74 — trading 111.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 30.20%, which is 120% above median its 10-year median of 13.70 and 197.5% above the Restaurants industry median of 10.15. The Cheesecake Factory's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Cheesecake Factory (FRA:CF2), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 30.20% as of Jun. 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 €90.74 is trading 111.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €42.93.
GuruFocus considers The Cheesecake Factory to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CF2:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 30.20% (120% above median its 10-year median of 13.70)
GF Value™: €42.93 vs. price of €90.74 (111.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 197.5% above the Restaurants median (#54 of 284)
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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