NATHAN'S FAMOUS INC (NATH) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:NATH - US6323471002 - Common Stock
106.41 USD
+0.38 (+0.36%)
Overall NATH gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated NATH against 134 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making NATH a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. NATH does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
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.
NATH had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years NATH always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 37.32%, NATH belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
NATH has a better Return On Invested Capital (60.04%) than 99.25% of its industry peers.
NATH had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 67.43%. This is significantly above the industry average of 15.67%.
The 3 year average ROIC (67.43%) for NATH is well above the current ROIC(60.04%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 37.32% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 60.04% |
ROA(3y)39.51%
ROA(5y)29.21%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)67.43%
ROIC(5y)51.35%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of NATH (15.74%) is better than 90.30% of its industry peers.
NATH's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 23.63%, NATH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.57% of the companies in the same industry.
NATH's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
NATH has a Gross Margin of 37.14%. This is in the lower half of the industry: NATH underperforms 67.91% of its industry peers.
NATH's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 23.63% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.74% | ||
| GM | 37.14% |
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%
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.
Compared to 5 years ago, NATH has less shares outstanding
NATH has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
NATH has an Altman-Z score of 8.77. This indicates that NATH is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
NATH has a Altman-Z score of 8.77. This is amongst the best in the industry. NATH outperforms 91.04% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NATH is 2.53, which is a good value as it means it would take NATH, 2.53 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
NATH has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.53) than 81.34% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.53 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.77 |
ROIC/WACC6.63
WACC9.05%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.70 indicates that NATH has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
NATH has a better Current ratio (2.70) than 92.54% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.65 indicates that NATH has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.65, NATH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.54% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.65 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
NATH shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.50%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, NATH shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 12.96% on average per year.
NATH shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.38%.
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)9.5%
EPS 3Y21.15%
EPS 5Y12.96%
EPS Q2Q%-4.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.38%
Revenue growth 3Y8.85%
Revenue growth 5Y7.48%
Sales Q2Q%4.98%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 18.47 indicates a rather expensive valuation of NATH.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NATH is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.13% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.41. NATH is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
NATH's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
NATH's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NATH is cheaper than 71.64% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.56 |
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)1.43
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.86%, NATH has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.79, NATH pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
NATH's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.86% |
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.
NATH has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.02%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
34.51% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NATH. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of NATH is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP34.51%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:NATH (9/23/2025, 8:00:01 PM)
106.41
+0.38 (+0.36%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners51.25%
Inst Owner Change2.52%
Ins Owners30.1%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap435.22M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %2.01%
Short Ratio1.24
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.86% |
Yearly Dividend2
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.02%
DP34.51%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 2.89 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.06 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.73 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.56 |
EPS(TTM)5.76
EY5.41%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)4.82
FCFY4.53%
OCF(TTM)4.9
OCFY4.6%
SpS36.78
BVpS-2.28
TBVpS-2.42
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.43
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 37.32% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 82.92% | ||
| ROIC | 60.04% | ||
| ROICexc | 160.88% | ||
| ROICexgc | 166.86% | ||
| OM | 23.63% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.74% | ||
| GM | 37.14% | ||
| FCFM | 13.12% |
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-Score5
Asset Turnover2.37
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.53 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.3 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 31.94% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.2% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.33 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 54.9% | ||
| Profit Quality | 83.32% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.77 |
F-Score5
WACC9.05%
ROIC/WACC6.63
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)9.5%
EPS 3Y21.15%
EPS 5Y12.96%
EPS Q2Q%-4.58%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.38%
Revenue growth 3Y8.85%
Revenue growth 5Y7.48%
Sales Q2Q%4.98%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y2.18%
EBIT growth 3Y6.87%
EBIT growth 5Y6.06%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-4.97%
FCF growth 3Y16.45%
FCF growth 5Y16.86%
OCF growth 1Y-5.62%
OCF growth 3Y15.27%
OCF growth 5Y15.37%