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NATHAN'S FAMOUS INC (NATH) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

101.5  -1.7 (-1.65%)

After market: 101.5 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

6

NATH gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 135 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. NATH gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. NATH does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


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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.
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 10M 20M 30M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 48.64%, NATH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
NATH has a Return On Invested Capital of 76.13%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NATH outperforms 99.26% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NATH is significantly above the industry average of 14.12%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (76.13%) for NATH is above the 3 year average (54.98%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 48.64%
ROE N/A
ROIC 76.13%
ROA(3y)30.31%
ROA(5y)22.77%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)54.98%
ROIC(5y)41.24%
NATH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNATH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 60

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of NATH (16.19%) is better than 89.63% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NATH has declined.
The Operating Margin of NATH (25.23%) is better than 88.15% of its industry peers.
NATH's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
NATH has a worse Gross Margin (39.27%) than 63.70% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NATH has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 25.23%
PM (TTM) 16.19%
GM 39.27%
OM growth 3Y-11.33%
OM growth 5Y-3.14%
PM growth 3Y-1.13%
PM growth 5Y-7.7%
GM growth 3Y-11.2%
GM growth 5Y-2.79%
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 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NATH is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, NATH has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for NATH has been reduced compared to 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 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 50M 100M

2.2 Solvency

NATH has an Altman-Z score of 10.02. This indicates that NATH is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
NATH has a Altman-Z score of 10.02. This is amongst the best in the industry. NATH outperforms 96.30% of its industry peers.
NATH has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.07. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as NATH would need 2.07 years to pay back of all of its debts.
NATH has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.07) than 84.44% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 2.07
Altman-Z 10.02
ROIC/WACC8.43
WACC9.03%
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 0 50M -50M 100M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.94 indicates that NATH has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
NATH's Current ratio of 2.94 is amongst the best of the industry. NATH outperforms 94.07% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.90 indicates that NATH has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of NATH (2.90) is better than 94.81% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.94
Quick Ratio 2.9
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 20M 40M 60M 80M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 24.62% over the past year.
NATH shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -1.28% yearly.
NATH shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.83%.
Measured over the past years, NATH shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.37% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)24.62%
EPS 3Y21.29%
EPS 5Y-1.28%
EPS Q2Q%71.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.83%
Revenue growth 3Y22.29%
Revenue growth 5Y6.37%
Sales Q2Q%9.1%

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 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

NATH is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.53.
74.81% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NATH, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.03, NATH is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.53
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 ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NATH is valued a bit cheaper than 75.56% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.87
EV/EBITDA 11.86
NATH Per share dataNATH EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of NATH may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

NATH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.93%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.56, NATH pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, NATH has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.93%

5.2 History

The dividend of NATH is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.05%!
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)14.05%
Div Incr Years2
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

34.46% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NATH. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP34.46%
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 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 (5/21/2025, 8:20:13 PM)

After market: 101.5 0 (0%)

101.5

-1.7 (-1.65%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)01-31 2025-01-31
Earnings (Next)06-13 2025-06-13
Inst Owners49.49%
Inst Owner Change2.09%
Ins Owners36.74%
Ins Owner Change-1.82%
Market Cap415.13M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %1.11%
Short Ratio2.82
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.93%
Yearly Dividend1.99
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.05%
DP34.46%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date02-18 2025-02-18 (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 17.53
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 2.84
P/FCF 16.87
P/OCF 16.7
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.86
EPS(TTM)5.79
EY5.7%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)6.02
FCFY5.93%
OCF(TTM)6.08
OCFY5.99%
SpS35.79
BVpS-4.64
TBVpS-4.8
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 48.64%
ROE N/A
ROCE 105.3%
ROIC 76.13%
ROICexc 235.01%
ROICexgc 249.51%
OM 25.23%
PM (TTM) 16.19%
GM 39.27%
FCFM 16.82%
ROA(3y)30.31%
ROA(5y)22.77%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)54.98%
ROIC(5y)41.24%
ROICexc(3y)193.24%
ROICexc(5y)173.01%
ROICexgc(3y)210%
ROICexgc(5y)189.48%
ROCE(3y)76.05%
ROCE(5y)57.04%
ROICexcg growth 3Y9.46%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-24.03%
ROICexc growth 3Y10.86%
ROICexc growth 5Y-17.65%
OM growth 3Y-11.33%
OM growth 5Y-3.14%
PM growth 3Y-1.13%
PM growth 5Y-7.7%
GM growth 3Y-11.2%
GM growth 5Y-2.79%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover3
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 2.07
Debt/EBITDA 1.28
Cap/Depr 24.85%
Cap/Sales 0.16%
Interest Coverage 7.81
Cash Conversion 65.58%
Profit Quality 103.86%
Current Ratio 2.94
Quick Ratio 2.9
Altman-Z 10.02
F-Score7
WACC9.03%
ROIC/WACC8.43
Cap/Depr(3y)47.93%
Cap/Depr(5y)52.23%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.42%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.57%
Profit Quality(3y)104.95%
Profit Quality(5y)100.32%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)24.62%
EPS 3Y21.29%
EPS 5Y-1.28%
EPS Q2Q%71.44%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.83%
Revenue growth 3Y22.29%
Revenue growth 5Y6.37%
Sales Q2Q%9.1%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y14.99%
EBIT growth 3Y8.43%
EBIT growth 5Y3.03%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y28.34%
FCF growth 3Y20.62%
FCF growth 5Y12.95%
OCF growth 1Y24.84%
OCF growth 3Y19.33%
OCF growth 5Y12.38%