The Cheesecake FactorySTU:CF2 +1.42%72 FCF Margin % is 5.42% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 4.54. GuruFocus rates STU:CF2 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €42.39 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 365 Restaurants companies, The Cheesecake Factory ranks worse than 52.33% on this metric.
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STU:CF2 vs SHAK, WING, ARCO: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, The Cheesecake Factory's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, The Cheesecake Factory's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Cheesecake Factory's FCF Margin % 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 (STU:CF2) has a FCF Margin % of 5.42% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on The Cheesecake Factory and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 4.54. According to the industry distribution chart, The Cheesecake Factory ranks #191 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 52.3%.
Is The Cheesecake Factory's FCF Margin % too high?
The Cheesecake Factory's current FCF Margin % of 5.42% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 4.54. The Restaurants industry median FCF Margin % is 4.74. The Cheesecake Factory's value of 5.42% is 14.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Cheesecake Factory ranks #191 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below 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 FCF Margin % compare to SHAK and WING?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, The Cheesecake Factory ranks #191 out of 365 companies for FCF Margin %. This places The Cheesecake Factory in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.74. The Cheesecake Factory's value of 5.42% is 14.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.54 vs. the industry median of 4.74, 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 FCF Margin % for a Restaurants company?
The median FCF Margin % among Restaurants companies is 4.74, based on 365 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Cheesecake Factory's current FCF Margin % of 5.42% is 14.3% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on The Cheesecake Factory and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median FCF Margin % is 4.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Cheesecake Factory's current FCF Margin % is 5.42%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 4.54. 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 (STU:CF2) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €42.39, compared to a current price of €68.64 — trading 61.9% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 5.42%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 4.54 and 14.3% above the Restaurants industry median of 4.74. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Cheesecake Factory (STU:CF2), the current FCF Margin % is 5.42% 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 (STU:CF2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Cheesecake Factory stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €68.64 is trading 61.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €42.39.
GuruFocus considers The Cheesecake Factory to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:CF2:
FCF Margin %: 5.42% (19% above median its 10-year median of 4.54)
GF Value™: €42.39 vs. price of €68.64 (61.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.3% above the Restaurants median (#191 of 365)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU: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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