NATHAN'S FAMOUS INC (NATH) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:NATH - US6323471002 - Common Stock
111.15 USD
-0.24 (-0.22%)
Overall NATH gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated NATH against 134 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. NATH has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. NATH has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
NATH had positive earnings in the past year.
NATH had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
NATH's Return On Assets of 37.32% is amongst the best of the industry. NATH outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
NATH's Return On Invested Capital of 60.04% is amongst the best of the industry. NATH outperforms 99.25% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NATH is significantly above the industry average of 10.67%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (60.04%) for NATH is well below the 3 year average (67.43%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that NATH had better years and this may not be a problem.
| 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.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NATH has grown nicely.
NATH has a better Operating Margin (23.63%) than 86.57% of its industry peers.
NATH's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
NATH has a worse Gross Margin (37.14%) than 67.16% 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.
NATH has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, NATH has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for NATH has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 8.93 indicates that NATH is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
NATH has a Altman-Z score of 8.93. This is amongst the best in the industry. NATH outperforms 93.28% of its industry peers.
NATH has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.53. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as NATH would need 2.53 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.53, NATH belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.60% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.53 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.93 |
ROIC/WACC7.06
WACC8.5%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.70 indicates that NATH has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of NATH (2.70) is better 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
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 9.50% over the past year.
NATH shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 12.96% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.38% 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)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
NATH is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.30.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of NATH indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NATH is cheaper than 69.40% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NATH to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.69), we can say NATH is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as NATH.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NATH is valued a bit cheaper than 67.91% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.12 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of NATH may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.49
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.87%, NATH has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.84, NATH pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, NATH is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.87% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
34.51% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NATH. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
NATH's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP34.51%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:NATH (10/21/2025, 10:50:23 AM)
111.15
-0.24 (-0.22%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners52.41%
Inst Owner Change-0.59%
Ins Owners30.1%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap454.60M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %2.26%
Short Ratio2.08
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.87% |
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 | 19.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 3.02 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.04 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.7 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.12 |
EPS(TTM)5.76
EY5.18%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)4.82
FCFY4.34%
OCF(TTM)4.9
OCFY4.41%
SpS36.78
BVpS-2.28
TBVpS-2.42
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.49
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 | 8.93 |
F-Score5
WACC8.5%
ROIC/WACC7.06
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%