Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
The Cheesecake FactoryFRA:CF2 +0.59%73 EV-to-EBIT is 32.71 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 23.91. GuruFocus rates FRA:CF2 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €42.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 261 Restaurants companies, The Cheesecake Factory ranks worse than 77.39% on this metric.
The Cheesecake Factory (FRA:CF2) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
The Cheesecake Factory's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €3,993 Mil.
The Cheesecake Factory's EBIT 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 €165 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.
* 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: EV-to-EBIT Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, The Cheesecake Factory's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, The Cheesecake Factory's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Cheesecake Factory's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
The Cheesecake Factory's current Enterprise Value is €5,405 Mil.
The Cheesecake Factory's EBIT 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 €165 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.
The Cheesecake Factory (FRA:CF2) has a EV-to-EBIT of 32.71 as of Jul. 23, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on The Cheesecake Factory and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 23.91. According to the industry distribution chart, The Cheesecake Factory ranks #202 out of 261 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 77.4%.
Is The Cheesecake Factory's EV-to-EBIT too high?
The Cheesecake Factory's current EV-to-EBIT of 32.71 is 37% above median its 10-year median of 23.91. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.56. The Cheesecake Factory's value of 32.71 is 97.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Cheesecake Factory ranks #202 out of 261 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Cheesecake Factory has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Cheesecake Factory's EV-to-EBIT compare to WING and SHAK?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, The Cheesecake Factory ranks #202 out of 261 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places The Cheesecake Factory in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.56. The Cheesecake Factory's value of 32.71 is 97.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 23.91 vs. the industry median of 16.56, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Restaurants companies is 16.56, based on 261 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Cheesecake Factory's current EV-to-EBIT of 32.71 is 97.5% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on The Cheesecake Factory and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 16.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Cheesecake Factory's current EV-to-EBIT is 32.71, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 23.91. 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 €42.27, compared to a current price of €75.08 — trading 77.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 32.71, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 23.91 and 97.5% above the Restaurants industry median of 16.56. The Cheesecake Factory's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Cheesecake Factory (FRA:CF2), the current EV-to-EBIT is 32.71 as of Jul. 23, 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 €75.08 is trading 77.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €42.27.
GuruFocus considers The Cheesecake Factory to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CF2:
EV-to-EBIT: 32.71 (37% above median its 10-year median of 23.91)
GF Value™: €42.27 vs. price of €75.08 (77.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 97.5% above the Restaurants median (#202 of 261)
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.
73GF Score
Get the complete analysis for FRA:CF2
EV-to-EBIT is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
FRA:CF2 has been successfully added to your 
