The Cheesecake Factory (MEX:CAKE) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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MEX:CAKE The Cheesecake Factory Inc MEX:CAKE
72 GF Score
Price MXN1,395.00
GF Value MXN999.06
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is The Cheesecake Factory Moat Score?

The Cheesecake Factory MEX:CAKE 72 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:CAKE with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN999.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 366 Restaurants companies, The Cheesecake Factory ranks better than 83.61% on this metric.

The Cheesecake Factory has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

The Cheesecake Factory has No Moat: The Cheesecake Factory has limited competitive advantages. While it has a recognizable brand, it faces intense competition in the restaurant industry with low switching costs and lacks significant pricing power or cost advantages.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes The Cheesecake Factory might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

The Cheesecake Factory  (MEX:CAKE) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

The Cheesecake Factory Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:CAKE vs WING, SHAK, ARCO: Moat Score Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, The Cheesecake Factory's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, The Cheesecake Factory's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Cheesecake Factory's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
The Cheesecake Factory (MEX:CAKE) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, The Cheesecake Factory ranks #60 out of 366 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 16.4%.
Is The Cheesecake Factory's Moat Score too high?
The Cheesecake Factory's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, The Cheesecake Factory ranks #60 out of 366 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Moat Score compare to WING and SHAK?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, The Cheesecake Factory ranks #60 out of 366 companies for Moat Score. This places The Cheesecake Factory in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Restaurants company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. The Cheesecake Factory's current Moat Score is 3. 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 (MEX:CAKE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN999.06, compared to a current price of MXN1,395.00 — trading 39.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Cheesecake Factory (MEX:CAKE), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 15, 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 (MEX:CAKE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Cheesecake Factory stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN1,395.00 is trading 39.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN999.06. GuruFocus considers The Cheesecake Factory to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:CAKE:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: MXN999.06 vs. price of MXN1,395.00 (39.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:CAKE 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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