The Cheesecake Factory (STU:CF2) ROCE %: 8.91% (As of Mar. 2026)


STU:CF2 The Cheesecake Factory Inc STU:CF2
72 GF Score
Price €68.64
GF Value €42.39
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is The Cheesecake Factory ROCE %?

The Cheesecake Factory STU:CF2 +1.42% 72 ROCE % is 8.91% as of Mar. 2026. 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. The Cheesecake Factory's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.91%.

The Cheesecake Factory  (STU:CF2) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

The Cheesecake Factory ROCE % Related Terms

The Cheesecake Factory ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Cheesecake Factory's ROCE % 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.

The Cheesecake Factory ROCE % Chart

The Cheesecake Factory Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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The Cheesecake Factory Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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The Cheesecake Factory ROCE % Calculation

The Cheesecake Factory's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=148.035/( ( (2904.881 - 679.406) + (2785.468 - 663.567) )/ 2 )
=148.035/( (2225.475+2121.901)/ 2 )
=148.035/2173.688
=6.81 %

The Cheesecake Factory's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=191.496/( ( (2785.468 - 663.567) + (2852.2 - 675.857) )/ 2 )
=191.496/( ( 2121.901 + 2176.343 )/ 2 )
=191.496/2149.122
=8.91 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 8.91% mean?
The Cheesecake Factory (STU:CF2) has a ROCE % of 8.91% as of Mar. 2026.
Is The Cheesecake Factory's ROCE % too high?
The Cheesecake Factory's current ROCE % is 8.91%. The Restaurants industry median ROCE % is 6.01. The Cheesecake Factory's value of 8.91% is 48.3% above this industry median. 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 ROCE % compare to SHAK and WING?
The Cheesecake Factory's ROCE % of 8.91% can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.01. The Cheesecake Factory's value of 8.91% is 48.3% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Restaurants company?
The median ROCE % among Restaurants companies is 6.01, based on 353 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Cheesecake Factory's current ROCE % of 8.91% is 48.3% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Restaurants industry, the median ROCE % is 6.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Cheesecake Factory's current ROCE % is 8.91%. 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 (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 ROCE % is 8.91% and 48.3% above the Restaurants industry median of 6.01. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Cheesecake Factory (STU:CF2), the current ROCE % is 8.91% 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:

  • ROCE %: 8.91%
  • GF Value™: €42.39 vs. price of €68.64 (61.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 48.3% above the Restaurants median

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 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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