The Cheesecake FactorySTU:CF2 +0.55%72 Median PS Value is €52.04 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 0.76. 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 211 Restaurants companies, The Cheesecake Factory ranks worse than 85.31% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Cheesecake Factory's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
STU:CF2'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28 Med: 0.76 Max: 1.33
Current: 1.33
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of The Cheesecake Factory was 1.33. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.76.
STU:CF2's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked worse than 85.31% of 211
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.8
vs STU:CF2: 1.33
The Cheesecake Factory (STU:CF2) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
The Cheesecake Factory's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
69.02
/
52.04
=
1.33
* 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 Median PS Value Related Terms
The Cheesecake Factory Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Cheesecake Factory's Median PS Value 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.
STU:CF2 vs SHAK, WING, ARCO: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, The Cheesecake Factory's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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 Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, The Cheesecake Factory's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Cheesecake Factory's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 0.7698.
The Cheesecake Factory's Revenue per Share 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 €67.601.
* 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 Median PS Value of €52.04 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on The Cheesecake Factory and its competitors. This is 6747% above median its historical median of 0.76. Over the past decade, The Cheesecake Factory's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.28 to 1.33. According to the industry distribution chart, The Cheesecake Factory ranks #180 out of 211 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 85.3%.
Is The Cheesecake Factory's Median PS Value too high?
The Cheesecake Factory's current Median PS Value of €52.04 is 6747% above median its 10-year median of 0.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 1.33. Based on the distribution chart, The Cheesecake Factory ranks #180 out of 211 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Median PS Value compare to SHAK and WING?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, The Cheesecake Factory ranks #180 out of 211 companies for Median PS Value. This places The Cheesecake Factory in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 0.80. Historically, The Cheesecake Factory's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.28 to 1.33 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Median PS Value for a Restaurants company?
The median Median PS Value among Restaurants companies is 0.80, based on 211 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on The Cheesecake Factory and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Median PS Value is 0.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Cheesecake Factory's current Median PS Value is €52.04, which is 6747% above median its own 10-year median of 0.76. 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 €69.02 — trading 62.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is €52.04, which is 6747% above median its 10-year median of 0.76. 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 Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Cheesecake Factory (STU:CF2), the current Median PS Value is €52.04 as of Jun. 26, 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 €69.02 is trading 62.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €42.39.
GuruFocus considers The Cheesecake Factory to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:CF2:
Median PS Value: €52.04 (6747% above median its 10-year median of 0.76)
GF Value™: €42.39 vs. price of €69.02 (62.8% above fair value)
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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