NATH

Nathan's Famous

Fundamental data last updated:March 2, 2026

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company profile

SECTOR

Consumer Cyclical

industry

Restaurants

Exchange

Nasdaq

County of HQ

United States

Next Earnings Date

100

Business Summary

Nathan’s Famous is a restaurant company known for operating and franchising quick-service dining locations. The company primarily sells branded food products and operates within the consumer dining market.

 


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VALUATION

P/E

19.3

Market Cap ($M USD)

$411

Forward P/E

-

PEG

-

PRICE TO SALES

2.6

PRICE TO BOOK

-

EV / EBITDA

5-Year Average P/E

Free Cash Flow Yield

DCF Value

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Price to FCF

EV to FCF

Earnings Yield

FCF Yield

DIVIDEND

Yield

2.00%

Annual Payout

$2.00

Payout Ratio

38.10%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

0

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

7.40%

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

$5.25

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

-

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

-

Return on Equity (ROE)

-140.50%

FREE CASH FLOW

Operating Margin

20.20%

Debt-to-Equity

-

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Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

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Net Debt to EBITDA

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Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

Nathan’s Famous operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector within the Restaurants industry and has a market capitalization of $411 million. The company trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.3 and a price-to-sales ratio of 2.6, with EPS of $5.25 and an operating margin of 20.20%. It offers a 2.00% dividend yield with a $2.00 dividend per share and a payout ratio of 38.10%, while institutional ownership stands at 54.90%.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

As a restaurant company, Nathan’s Famous has limited direct exposure to artificial intelligence trends and is not primarily driven by advanced technology adoption. Its performance is more closely tied to consumer demand and brand strength than to AI or high-tech innovation.

The Bull Case

The company demonstrates solid profitability with a 20.20% operating margin and supports shareholder returns through a 2.00% dividend yield and a moderate 38.10% payout ratio. A price-to-earnings ratio of 19.3 combined with EPS of $5.25 suggests stable earnings relative to its current valuation.

The Bear Case

Return on equity is deeply negative at -140.50%, which may raise concerns about the company’s capital structure and overall financial health. Additionally, with no forward earnings estimates or consensus targets provided, visibility into future growth expectations appears limited.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

4.50%

Analyst Consensus

-

Average Analyst Price Target

-

Institutional Ownership %

54.90%

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