Is CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC (CAKE) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 69.2% / 30% | 7.0% / 30% | 4.2% / 30% | 2.25% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 69.2% / 33% | 7.0% / 33% | 4.2% / 33% | 2.25% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 65.3% / 33% | 6.6% / 33% | 4.0% / 33% | 2.25% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 69.2% / 33% | 7.0% / 33% | 4.2% / 33% | 2.25% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 65.3% / 33% | 6.6% / 33% | 4.0% / 50% | 2.25% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 40.4% | |
| Operating Margin | 7.0% | |
| Net Margin | 4.0% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 33.7% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 4.5% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $301M |
| Free Cash Flow | $154M |
| Total Debt | $2.1B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 488.0 |
| Current Ratio | 0.6 |
| Total Assets | $3.3B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $55.33 |
| 50-Day MA | $60.26 |
| 200-Day MA | $57.16 |
| Avg Volume | 1.4M |
| Beta | 1.0 |
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52-Week Range
$42.69
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About CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC (CAKE)
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated operates and licenses restaurants in the United States and Canada. It operates bakeries that produce cheesecakes and other baked products for its restaurants, international licensees, third-party bakery customers, external foodservice operators, retailers, and distributors. The company operates restaurants under the brands comprising The Cheesecake Factory, North Italia, Flower Child, and Fox Restaurant Concepts. The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Calabasas, California.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC (CAKE) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC's debt ratio?
CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC's debt ratio is 69.2% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 65.3%.
What are CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC's key financial metrics?
CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC has a market capitalization of $2.7B, trailing P/E ratio of 17.7, and revenue of $3.8B. The company maintains a gross margin of 40.4% and a net margin of 4.0%. Return on equity stands at 33.7%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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