The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated
CAKE is overvalued
NASDAQ · Consumer Cyclical
FAIR PRICE
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Model: DCF 50% · Relative 30% · Consensus 20%
$114.61
MARKET PRICE
$58.60
FAIR PRICE
$56.01
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Consistent growth trajectory and high-quality fundamentals, but expensive valuation relative to fundamentals and elevated debt levels.
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How we calculate this ↗MARGIN OF SAFETY
A 20% margin of safety below fair value — the conservative entry level for risk-aware investors.
SAFETY MARGIN
20%
Below fair value
ENTRY LEVEL
$46.88
Fair price × 0.80
DISTANCE
59.1%
Price to entry level
At the current price of $114.61, CAKE trades 59.1% above the conservative entry level of $46.88. This entry level represents a 20% margin of safety below the calculated fair price of $58.60 — a buffer that accounts for estimation uncertainty in the valuation model.
Margin of safety is a risk management concept, not an investment recommendation. The 20% threshold follows Benjamin Graham's value investing framework. Fair price and entry levels are model-based estimates updated daily. Learn more about Margin of Safety ↗
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How we calculate CAKE's fair price
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated's fair price of $58.60 is derived from a blended model that combines DCF analysis (50%), relative valuation against Consumer Cyclical peers using metrics like P/E and EV/EBITDA (30%), and analyst consensus (20%). At the current market price of $114.61, CAKE trades 48.9% above its calculated fair value.
DCF MODEL · 50%
Discounted free cash flow analysis based on projected cash flows, discounted at a rate reflecting CAKE's risk profile.
RELATIVE · 30%
Comparing CAKE's valuation multiples against Consumer Cyclical peers to determine if the stock is over or undervalued relative to its industry.
ANALYST · 20%
Aggregated analyst price targets for CAKE, weighted by recency and analyst accuracy.
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What is the fair price of CAKE?+
Based on our blended model combining DCF analysis (50%), relative valuation against Consumer Cyclical peers (30%), and analyst consensus (20%), the fair price for The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is $58.60. At the current market price of $114.61, CAKE trades 48.9% above its calculated fair value.
Is CAKE overvalued or undervalued?+
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is currently overvalued based on our valuation model. The stock trades at $114.61, which is 48.9% above the fair price of $58.60. The P/E ratio of 31.5x is a key metric in the valuation.
What is the margin of safety for CAKE?+
With a 20% margin of safety applied to the fair price of $58.60, the conservative entry level for CAKE is $46.88. At the current market price of $114.61, the stock trades 59.1% above this entry level. Margin of safety is a risk management concept from Benjamin Graham's value investing framework, not an investment recommendation.
How often is CAKE's fair price updated?+
We update fair price calculations for CAKE daily after market close. The current fair price of $58.60 incorporates the latest market data and sector multiples.
What factors affect CAKE's fair price calculation?+
CAKE's fair price of $58.60 is derived from DCF analysis (50% weight), relative valuation against Consumer Cyclical peers (30% weight), and analyst consensus (20% weight). Key metrics include P/E of 31.5x, ROE of 38.8%, and dividend yield of 1.01%.
Is CAKE a good buy right now?+
At $114.61, CAKE trades 48.9% above our fair value estimate of $58.60. The stock is currently overvalued. ROE stands at 38.8% (exceptional). Fair Price Index provides valuation data — always do your own research before investing.
Does CAKE pay dividends?+
CAKE has a dividend yield of 1.01%.
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