Cheesecake Factory Profit Margin

Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) currently reports a profit margin of 4.34% as of March 2026. That compares with 4.33% in the prior-year period — up 0.3% year over year. That is below the Consumer Staples sector average of 14.55%. Use the charts on this page to explore Cheesecake Factory's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Cheesecake Factory's profit margin increased from 4.33% to 4.34% — a 0.3% year-over-year increase (period ending March 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Cheesecake Factory's profit margin of 4.34% is lower than the Consumer Staples sector average of 14.55%. That is roughly 70.2% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Cheesecake Factory's current 4.34% should be judged against Consumer Staples norms (sector average: 14.55%) and against CAKE's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 4.34%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Staples average is 14.55%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Cheesecake Factory, and consider following CAKE for alerts when major investors trade the stock.