The Cheesecake Factory (CAKE)
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)
Jan 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | ||
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Operating income | US$ in thousands | 178,317 | 178,317 | 108,566 | 108,566 | 83,690 |
Total assets | US$ in thousands | 3,041,760 | 3,041,760 | 2,840,380 | 2,840,380 | 2,775,220 |
Operating ROA | 5.86% | 5.86% | 3.82% | 3.82% | 3.02% |
January 31, 2025 calculation
Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $178,317K ÷ $3,041,760K
= 5.86%
The Cheesecake Factory's operating return on assets (operating ROA) has shown a positive trend over the past few years. Starting at 3.02% in January 2023, it increased to 3.82% by December 2023, remaining stable in January 2024. Notably, there was a significant improvement in ROA to 5.86% by December 2024, and this level was maintained into January 2025. This consistent growth in operating ROA indicates that the company has been effectively utilizing its assets to generate operating income, reflecting operational efficiency and profitability.
Peer comparison
Jan 31, 2025
Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
The Cheesecake Factory
CAKE
5.86%
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5.57%
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1.35%
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