The Cheesecake Factory (FRA:CF2) YoY EBITDA Growth: 16.65% (As of Jun. 2026)

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FRA:CF2 The Cheesecake Factory Inc FRA:CF2
68 GF Score
Price €89.34
GF Value €46.65
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is The Cheesecake Factory YoY EBITDA Growth?

The Cheesecake Factory FRA:CF2 -1.00% 68 YoY EBITDA Growth is 16.65% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:CF2 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €46.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. The Cheesecake Factory's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 16.65%.

The Cheesecake Factory's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €1.93.

The Cheesecake Factory YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Cheesecake Factory's YoY EBITDA Growth can be seen below:

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The Cheesecake Factory YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

The Cheesecake Factory Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
YoY EBITDA Growth
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The Cheesecake Factory Quarterly Data
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The Cheesecake Factory YoY EBITDA Growth Calculation

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months.

The Cheesecake Factory's YoY EBITDA Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )-EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ | EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ) |
=(4.967-5.511)/ | 5.511 |
=-9.87 %

The Cheesecake Factory's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (Q: Jun. 2025 )) / | EBITDA per Share (Q: Jun. 2025 )) |
=(1.934-1.658)/ | 1.658 |
=16.65 %

* 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.

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What does a YoY EBITDA Growth of 16.65% mean?
The Cheesecake Factory (FRA:CF2) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of 16.65% as of Jun. 2026. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for The Cheesecake Factory and its competitors.
Is The Cheesecake Factory's YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
The Cheesecake Factory's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 16.65%. Overall, The Cheesecake Factory has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Cheesecake Factory's YoY EBITDA Growth compare to WING and SHAK?
The Cheesecake Factory's YoY EBITDA Growth of 16.65% 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 YoY EBITDA Growth for a Restaurants company?
A good YoY EBITDA Growth depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, YoY EBITDA Growth 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 YoY EBITDA Growth mean?
A high YoY EBITDA Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for The Cheesecake Factory and its competitors. The Cheesecake Factory's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 16.65%. 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 €46.65, compared to a current price of €89.34 — trading 91.5% above its estimated fair value. The current YoY EBITDA Growth is 16.65%. The Cheesecake Factory's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EBITDA Growth calculated?
YoY EBITDA Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Cheesecake Factory (FRA:CF2), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is 16.65% 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 €89.34 is trading 91.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €46.65. GuruFocus considers The Cheesecake Factory to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CF2:

  • YoY EBITDA Growth: 16.65%
  • GF Value™: €46.65 vs. price of €89.34 (91.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 5 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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