The Cheesecake Factory (MIL:1CAKE) Tariff Resilience Score: 7/10 (As of Sep. 22, 2026)

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MIL:1CAKE The Cheesecake Factory Inc MIL:1CAKE
43 GF Score
Price €86.50
GF Value €47.33
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is The Cheesecake Factory Tariff Resilience Score?

The Cheesecake Factory MIL:1CAKE 43 Tariff Resilience Score is 7 as of Sep. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates MIL:1CAKE with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of €47.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 364 Restaurants companies, The Cheesecake Factory ranks better than 96.43% on this metric.

The Cheesecake Factory has the Tariff Resilience Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Highly Resilient.

The Cheesecake Factory has Cheesecake Factory's primary market is domestic, reducing tariff exposure. Its ability to adjust menu pricing and source ingredients locally enhances resilience.

Tariff Resilience Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more.

The company's exposure to international trade tariffs based on these criteria:

1. Global supply chain dependencies
2. Manufacturing locations versus sales markets
3. Import/export balance and percentage of revenue
4. Historical impact from previous tariff changes
5. Available mitigation strategies (alternative suppliers, pricing power)
6. Industry-specific tariff exemptions or vulnerabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes The Cheesecake Factory might have Highly Resilient.

The Cheesecake Factory  (MIL:1CAKE) Tariff Resilience Score Explanation

The Tariff Resilience Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the most resilient. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 3 categories:

Tariff Resilience Score Resilience Level
7 - 10Highly Resilient
4 - 6Average Resilient
0 - 3Highly Vulnerable

The Cheesecake Factory Tariff Resilience Score Related Terms

MIL:1CAKE vs JMKE, BROS, CAVA: Tariff Resilience Score Comparison

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

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

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


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What does a Tariff Resilience Score of 7 mean?
The Cheesecake Factory (MIL:1CAKE) has a Tariff Resilience Score of 7 as of Sep. 22, 2026. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, The Cheesecake Factory ranks #13 out of 364 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 3.6%.
Is The Cheesecake Factory's Tariff Resilience Score too high?
The Cheesecake Factory's current Tariff Resilience Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, The Cheesecake Factory ranks #13 out of 364 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 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Cheesecake Factory's Tariff Resilience Score compare to JMKE and BROS?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, The Cheesecake Factory ranks #13 out of 364 companies for Tariff Resilience Score. This places The Cheesecake Factory in the top 4% 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 Tariff Resilience Score for a Restaurants company?
A good Tariff Resilience Score depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Tariff Resilience 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 Tariff Resilience Score mean?
A high Tariff Resilience Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. The Cheesecake Factory's current Tariff Resilience Score is 7. 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 (MIL:1CAKE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €47.33, compared to a current price of €86.50 — trading 82.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Tariff Resilience Score is 7. The Cheesecake Factory's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tariff Resilience Score calculated?
Tariff Resilience Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Cheesecake Factory (MIL:1CAKE), the current Tariff Resilience Score is 7 as of Sep. 22, 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 (MIL:1CAKE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Cheesecake Factory stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €86.50 is trading 82.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €47.33. GuruFocus considers The Cheesecake Factory to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1CAKE:

  • Tariff Resilience Score: 7
  • GF Value™: €47.33 vs. price of €86.50 (82.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1CAKE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

The Cheesecake Factory Business Description

Other Exchanges CAKE:USACF2:Germany
Address 26901 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas Hills, CA, USA, 91301
The Cheesecake Factory Inc is a US-based casual dining restaurant company that owns and operates restaurants under brands including The Cheesecake Factory, North Italia, and Flower Child, along with additional concepts within its Fox Restaurant Concepts portfolio. Its restaurants operate across the United States and Canada, while international locations in the Middle East and Mexico are run through licensing agreements with third parties. The company also operates a bakery division that produces cheesecakes and other baked goods for its restaurants, international licensees, and third-party bakery customers. It reports four operating segments: The Cheesecake Factory restaurants, North Italia, Other FRC, and Other. Revenue comes primarily from company-operated restaurant sales, supplemented by bakery sales and licensing fees, with The Cheesecake Factory restaurants segment contributing the majority of total revenue.
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