Cheesecake Factory CAKE Return on invested capital

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FAQ

What is Cheesecake Factory's return on invested capital?

Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) reported return on invested capital of 7.4% in Q1 2026.

How has Cheesecake Factory's return on invested capital changed year-over-year?

Cheesecake Factory's return on invested capital decreased by 7.7% year-over-year, from 8% to 7.4%.

What is the long-term trend for Cheesecake Factory's return on invested capital?

Over 4 years (2020 to 2025), Cheesecake Factory's return on invested capital has grown at a -19.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -17.9% to 7.4%.

What does return on invested capital mean?

Net operating profit after tax (operating income taxed at the effective rate) divided by average invested capital (debt plus equity minus cash). Measures the after-tax return on all capital put to work in the business, independent of capital structure.