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NATHAN'S FAMOUS INC (NATH) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:NATH - US6323471002 - Common Stock

90.94 USD
-6.39 (-6.57%)
Last: 11/24/2025, 4:17:32 PM
90.94 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/24/2025, 4:17:32 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

NATH gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 132 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 does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
NATH had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
NATH had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 36.34%, NATH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 53.60%, NATH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.48% of the companies in the same industry.
NATH had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 67.43%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.41%.
The 3 year average ROIC (67.43%) for NATH is well above the current ROIC(53.60%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 36.34%
ROE N/A
ROIC 53.6%
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

NATH's Profit Margin of 14.74% is amongst the best of the industry. NATH outperforms 85.61% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NATH has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 21.56%, NATH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.06% of the companies in the same industry.
NATH's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 34.87%, NATH is not doing good in the industry: 70.45% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NATH has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 21.56%
PM (TTM) 14.74%
GM 34.87%
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.
NATH has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
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 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

NATH has an Altman-Z score of 8.78. This indicates that NATH is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
NATH's Altman-Z score of 8.78 is amongst the best of the industry. NATH outperforms 95.45% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NATH is 2.47, which is a good value as it means it would take NATH, 2.47 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.47, NATH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.06% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 2.47
Altman-Z 8.78
ROIC/WACC6.29
WACC8.52%
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

NATH has a Current Ratio of 3.12. This indicates that NATH is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.12, NATH belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.94% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 3.07 indicates that NATH has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 3.07, NATH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.70% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.12
Quick Ratio 3.07
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

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.01% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.96% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, NATH shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.81% in the last 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)4.01%
EPS 3Y21.15%
EPS 5Y12.96%
EPS Q2Q%-14.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.81%
Revenue growth 3Y8.85%
Revenue growth 5Y7.48%
Sales Q2Q%11.14%

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

NATH is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.39.
71.97% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NATH, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NATH to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.47), we can say NATH is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.39
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.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NATH is valued a bit cheaper than 70.45% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.61
EV/EBITDA 12.09
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)1.26
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

NATH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.13%.
NATH's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.40.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, NATH has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.13%

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
NATH Yearly Dividends per shareNATH Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

NATH pays out 35.79% 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.
DP35.79%
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

NATHAN'S FAMOUS INC

NASDAQ:NATH (11/24/2025, 4:17:32 PM)

After market: 90.94 0 (0%)

90.94

-6.39 (-6.57%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30
Earnings (Next)02-04 2026-02-04
Inst Owners52.41%
Inst Owner Change5.21%
Ins Owners30.1%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap371.94M
Revenue(TTM)154.99M
Net Income(TTM)22.85M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %3.54%
Short Ratio2.72
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.13%
Yearly Dividend2
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.02%
DP35.79%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date11-24 2025-11-24 (2.5)
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 16.39
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 2.4
P/FCF 18.61
P/OCF 18.28
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.09
EPS(TTM)5.55
EY6.1%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)4.89
FCFY5.37%
OCF(TTM)4.98
OCFY5.47%
SpS37.9
BVpS-1.44
TBVpS-1.57
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.26
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 36.34%
ROE N/A
ROCE 74.03%
ROIC 53.6%
ROICexc 186.7%
ROICexgc 194.66%
OM 21.56%
PM (TTM) 14.74%
GM 34.87%
FCFM 12.89%
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y17.07%
ROICexgc 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-Score4
Asset Turnover2.47
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 2.47
Debt/EBITDA 1.37
Cap/Depr 40.11%
Cap/Sales 0.24%
Interest Coverage 8.6
Cash Conversion 59.27%
Profit Quality 87.46%
Current Ratio 3.12
Quick Ratio 3.07
Altman-Z 8.78
F-Score4
WACC8.52%
ROIC/WACC6.29
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)4.01%
EPS 3Y21.15%
EPS 5Y12.96%
EPS Q2Q%-14.51%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.81%
Revenue growth 3Y8.85%
Revenue growth 5Y7.48%
Sales Q2Q%11.14%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-5.39%
EBIT growth 3Y6.87%
EBIT growth 5Y6.06%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-5.21%
FCF growth 3Y16.45%
FCF growth 5Y16.86%
OCF growth 1Y-5.07%
OCF growth 3Y15.27%
OCF growth 5Y15.37%

NATHAN'S FAMOUS INC / NATH FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for NATHAN'S FAMOUS INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to NATH.


What is the valuation status of NATHAN'S FAMOUS INC (NATH) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to NATHAN'S FAMOUS INC (NATH). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is NATHAN'S FAMOUS INC (NATH) stock?

NATHAN'S FAMOUS INC (NATH) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the financial health of NATHAN'S FAMOUS INC (NATH) stock?

The financial health rating of NATHAN'S FAMOUS INC (NATH) is 8 / 10.


Is the dividend of NATHAN'S FAMOUS INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of NATHAN'S FAMOUS INC (NATH) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 35.79%.