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NATHAN'S FAMOUS INC (NATH) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:NATH - Nasdaq - US6323471002 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

97.25  -2 (-2.02%)

Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to NATH. NATH was compared to 131 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. NATH scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. NATH has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

NATH had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year NATH had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years NATH has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years NATH always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
NATH Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNATH Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 44.93%, NATH belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 71.97%, NATH belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 99.24% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NATH is significantly above the industry average of 15.81%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (71.97%) for NATH is above the 3 year average (67.43%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 44.93%
ROE N/A
ROIC 71.97%
ROA(3y)39.51%
ROA(5y)29.21%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)67.43%
ROIC(5y)51.35%
NATH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNATH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50 -50 -100

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of NATH (16.21%) is better than 90.08% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NATH has grown nicely.
NATH has a better Operating Margin (24.63%) than 88.55% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NATH has remained more or less at the same level.
The Gross Margin of NATH (38.38%) is worse than 64.12% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NATH has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 24.63%
PM (TTM) 16.21%
GM 38.38%
OM growth 3Y-1.82%
OM growth 5Y-1.33%
PM growth 3Y11.06%
PM growth 5Y4.56%
GM growth 3Y-2.99%
GM growth 5Y-3.55%
NATH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNATH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), NATH is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, NATH has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
NATH has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, NATH has an improved debt to assets ratio.
NATH Yearly Shares OutstandingNATH Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1M 2M 3M 4M
NATH Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNATH Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 9.31 indicates that NATH is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
NATH has a better Altman-Z score (9.31) than 94.66% of its industry peers.
NATH has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.02. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as NATH would need 2.02 years to pay back of all of its debts.
NATH has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.02) than 84.73% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 2.02
Altman-Z 9.31
ROIC/WACC7.78
WACC9.25%
NATH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNATH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M -50M 100M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.69 indicates that NATH has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.69, NATH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.13% of the companies in the same industry.
NATH has a Quick Ratio of 2.62. This indicates that NATH is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
NATH has a better Quick ratio (2.62) than 93.13% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.69
Quick Ratio 2.62
NATH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNATH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

NATH shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 22.12%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.96% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.90% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, NATH shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.48% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)22.12%
EPS 3Y21.15%
EPS 5Y12.96%
EPS Q2Q%7.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.9%
Revenue growth 3Y8.85%
Revenue growth 5Y7.48%
Sales Q2Q%6.2%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
NATH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNATH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.57, which indicates a correct valuation of NATH.
NATH's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NATH is cheaper than 77.86% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.48. NATH is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.57
Fwd PE N/A
NATH Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNATH Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

NATH's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
80.15% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NATH, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.9
EV/EBITDA 11.44
NATH Per share dataNATH EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

NATH has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.28
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

NATH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.98%.
NATH's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.98.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, NATH has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.98%

5.2 History

The dividend of NATH is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.02%!
NATH has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
As NATH did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.02%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years6
NATH Yearly Dividends per shareNATH Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

NATH pays out 34.01% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
NATH's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP34.01%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
NATH Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNATH Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
NATH Dividend Payout.NATH Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.NATH Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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NATHAN'S FAMOUS INC

NASDAQ:NATH (8/8/2025, 4:30:02 PM)

97.25

-2 (-2.02%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)08-06 2025-08-06
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05
Inst Owners50.68%
Inst Owner Change1.37%
Ins Owners36.21%
Ins Owner Change-2.32%
Market Cap397.75M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %2.48%
Short Ratio0.97
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.98%
Yearly Dividend2
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.02%
DP34.01%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date06-23 2025-06-23 (0.5)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.57
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 2.68
P/FCF 15.9
P/OCF 15.76
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.44
EPS(TTM)5.87
EY6.04%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)6.12
FCFY6.29%
OCF(TTM)6.17
OCFY6.35%
SpS36.23
BVpS-4.04
TBVpS-4.19
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.28
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 44.93%
ROE N/A
ROCE 99.41%
ROIC 71.97%
ROICexc 296.55%
ROICexgc 318.62%
OM 24.63%
PM (TTM) 16.21%
GM 38.38%
FCFM 16.88%
ROA(3y)39.51%
ROA(5y)29.21%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)67.43%
ROIC(5y)51.35%
ROICexc(3y)232.23%
ROICexc(5y)203.6%
ROICexgc(3y)250.3%
ROICexgc(5y)221.19%
ROCE(3y)93.14%
ROCE(5y)70.93%
ROICexcg growth 3Y17.07%
ROICexcg growth 5Y14.57%
ROICexc growth 3Y18.02%
ROICexc growth 5Y15.42%
OM growth 3Y-1.82%
OM growth 5Y-1.33%
PM growth 3Y11.06%
PM growth 5Y4.56%
GM growth 3Y-2.99%
GM growth 5Y-3.55%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover2.77
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 2.02
Debt/EBITDA 1.28
Cap/Depr 23.51%
Cap/Sales 0.15%
Interest Coverage 6.66
Cash Conversion 67.39%
Profit Quality 104.12%
Current Ratio 2.69
Quick Ratio 2.62
Altman-Z 9.31
F-Score6
WACC9.25%
ROIC/WACC7.78
Cap/Depr(3y)35.45%
Cap/Depr(5y)42.78%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.29%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.43%
Profit Quality(3y)100.83%
Profit Quality(5y)104.01%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)22.12%
EPS 3Y21.15%
EPS 5Y12.96%
EPS Q2Q%7.86%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.9%
Revenue growth 3Y8.85%
Revenue growth 5Y7.48%
Sales Q2Q%6.2%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y12.3%
EBIT growth 3Y6.87%
EBIT growth 5Y6.06%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y27.05%
FCF growth 3Y16.45%
FCF growth 5Y16.86%
OCF growth 1Y26.19%
OCF growth 3Y15.27%
OCF growth 5Y15.37%