The Cheesecake Factory (FRA:CF2) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 0.38% (As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:CF2 The Cheesecake Factory Inc FRA:CF2
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Price €67.00
GF Value €42.22
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What is The Cheesecake Factory Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

The Cheesecake Factory FRA:CF2 +1.36% 72 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.38% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:CF2 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €42.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt. It is calculated as the positive value of Interest Expense divided by its average total debt. Total debt equals to Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation plus Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. The Cheesecake Factory's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €7 Mil. The Cheesecake Factory's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,836 Mil. Therefore, The Cheesecake Factory's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.38%.


The Cheesecake Factory  (FRA:CF2) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.


The Cheesecake Factory Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


The Cheesecake Factory Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Cheesecake Factory's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

The Cheesecake Factory Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.64 0.42 0.54 0.55 0.49

The Cheesecake Factory Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.46 0.53 0.42 0.56 0.38

FRA:CF2 vs WING, SHAK, ARCO: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, The Cheesecake Factory's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, The Cheesecake Factory's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Cheesecake Factory's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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The Cheesecake Factory Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

The Cheesecake Factory's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -8.923/( (1822.35+1818.879)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -8.923/1820.6145
=0.49 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1672.283 + 150.067
=1822.35

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1617.196 + 201.683
=1818.879

The Cheesecake Factory's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -6.904/( (1818.879+1852.605)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -6.904/1835.742
=0.38 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1617.196 + 201.683
=1818.879

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1645.763 + 206.842
=1852.605

* 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.

In the calculation of annual Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, the Interest Expense of the last fiscal year and the average total debt over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Interest Expense data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) interest expense data. Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

What does a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 0.38% mean?
The Cheesecake Factory (FRA:CF2) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 0.38% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on The Cheesecake Factory and its competitors.
Is The Cheesecake Factory's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
The Cheesecake Factory's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.38%. 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to WING and SHAK?
The Cheesecake Factory's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 0.38% 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for a Restaurants company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % mean?
A high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on The Cheesecake Factory and its competitors. The Cheesecake Factory's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.38%. 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 €42.22, compared to a current price of €67.00 — trading 58.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.38%. 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % calculated?
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Cheesecake Factory (FRA:CF2), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.38% 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 €67.00 is trading 58.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €42.22. GuruFocus considers The Cheesecake Factory to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CF2:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 0.38%
  • GF Value™: €42.22 vs. price of €67.00 (58.7% 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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