AlphaStocks
7.2
Consider Buy

Cheesecake Factory Inc (CAKE)

As of Sep 20, 2026, Cheesecake Factory Inc (CAKE) scores 7.2/10 on AlphaStocks' five-model composite, #12 of 194 Consumer Discretionary stocks. At $96, CAKE trades 39% above its model fair value of $69.

Consumer Discretionary / Restaurants

S&P SmallCap 600

$96.45

Above average across most dimensions. A solid candidate.

Consider Buy

Score based on 5 of 5 models — high confidence

Data as of Sep 20, 2026

#12out of 194 in Consumer Discretionary

Is CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC a Good Investment in 2026?

CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC (CAKE) scores 7.2 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Consider Buy rating. The Greenblatt Magic Formula model rates CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC as Strong (Earnings yield 9.2% · ROC 75%). However, the Graham model rates it Caution — Significantly above fair value. CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC currently trades 39% above its estimated fair value of $69. CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC ranks #12 out of 194 stocks in the Consumer Discretionary sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E31.6ROE34.4Market Cap5BDiv Yield1.3

Estimated Fair Value

$69.1939% above

Trading above estimated fair value. Rapid eps growth (48%) partially justifies the premium.

Model-based estimate, not a price target.

5-Model Analysis

Each model evaluates this stock from a different angle. Combined, they form the composite score above.

Piotroski

Attractive

6/9

Buffett

Attractive

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Caution

Significantly above fair value

Lynch

Neutral

PEG 4.5 · Stalwart

Greenblatt

Strong

Earnings yield 9.2% · ROC 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC (CAKE) a good investment?
As of Sep 20, 2026, Cheesecake Factory Inc (CAKE) scores 7.2/10 on AlphaStocks' five-model composite, #12 of 194 Consumer Discretionary stocks. At $96, CAKE trades 39% above its model fair value of $69. That score is above average across most investment dimensions.
What is CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC's Piotroski F-Score?
CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC's Piotroski F-Score status is Attractive. The raw score is 6/9. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is CAKE overvalued or undervalued?
Based on AlphaStocks' model-based fair value estimate of $69, CAKE appears overvalued. The stock currently trades 39% above its estimated fair value. Trading above estimated fair value. Rapid eps growth (48%) partially justifies the premium.
How does CAKE compare to other Consumer Discretionary stocks?
CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC ranks #12 out of 194 stocks in the Consumer Discretionary sector, placing it in the top 6% of its sector by composite score. This is a strong position relative to sector peers.
What do investment models say about CAKE?
AlphaStocks evaluates CAKE using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Attractive; Buffett: Attractive; Graham: Caution; Lynch: Neutral; Greenblatt Magic Formula: Strong. These models are combined into a single composite score of 7.2/10.

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