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Nathans Famous Inc (NATH) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Nathans Famous Inc stock (NATH) is currently trading at $100.55. Nathans Famous Inc PE ratio is 17.52. Nathans Famous Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.61. WallStSmart rates NATH as Underperform.

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NATH

Nathans Famous Inc

NASDAQCONSUMER CYCLICAL
$100.55
$0.19 (0.19%)
52W$86.32
$116.23

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NATH Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Nathans Famous Inc (NATH)

Margin of Safety
-167.3%
Significantly Overvalued
NATH Fair Value
$37.74
Graham Formula
Current Price
$100.55
$62.81 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $37.74
Overvalued
Price $100.55
Graham IV $37.74

NATH trades 167% above its Graham fair value of $37.74, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

Nathans Famous Inc (NATH) · 9 metrics scored

Smart Score

46
out of 100
Grade: D+
Hold
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in institutional own.. Concerns around eps growth. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.

Nathans Famous Inc (NATH) Key Strengths (1)

Avg Score: 8.0/10
Institutional Own.Quality
51.24%8/10

51.24% held by institutions, strong professional interest

Supporting Valuation Data

EV/Revenue
2.789
Undervalued

Nathans Famous Inc (NATH) Areas to Watch (8)

Avg Score: 4.9/10
EPS GrowthGrowth
-14.30%0/10

Earnings declining -14.30%, profits shrinking

Price/BookValuation
3.384/10

Premium pricing at 3.4x book value

Market CapQuality
$398M5/10

Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential

PEG RatioValuation
1.566/10

Growth is fairly priced, not cheap, not expensive

Operating MarginProfitability
16.40%6/10

Decent operational efficiency, solid but not exceptional

Price/SalesValuation
2.616/10

Revenue is fairly priced at 2.61x sales

Revenue GrowthGrowth
11.10%6/10

Solid revenue growth at 11.10% per year

Profit MarginProfitability
14.70%6/10

Decent profitability, keeps $15 per $100 revenue

Nathans Famous Inc (NATH) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 46/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 1 register as strengths (avg 8.0/10) while 8 fall into concern territory (avg 4.9/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own..

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Price/Book, Market Cap. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.56), Price/Sales (2.61), Price/Book (3.38) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 11.10%, EPS Growth at -14.30%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 16.40%, Profit Margin at 14.70%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Operating Margin at 16.40% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 11.10% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. EPS Growth and Price/Book are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

NATH Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

NATH's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.61x trades at a 29% premium to its historical average of 2.02x (70th percentile). The current valuation is 36% below its historical high of 4.07x set in Nov 2017, and 158% above its historical low of 1.01x in Feb 2009.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Nathans Famous Inc (NATH) · CONSUMER CYCLICALRESTAURANTS

The Big Picture

Nathans Famous Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 155M with 11% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 14.7% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.

Key Findings

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 6M in free cash flow and 6M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

Low Leverage

Debt-to-equity ratio of -3.62 indicates a conservative balance sheet with 25M in cash.

What to Watch Next

Margin expansion: can Nathans Famous Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?

Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 201.0%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.

Sector dynamics: monitor RESTAURANTS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Nathans Famous Inc.

Bottom Line

Nathans Famous Inc offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About Nathans Famous Inc(NATH)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

CONSUMER CYCLICAL

Industry

RESTAURANTS

Country

USA

Nathan's Famous, Inc. operates in the foodservice industry. The company is headquartered in Jericho, New York.

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ONE JERICHO PLAZA, JERICHO, NY, UNITED STATES, 11753