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Nathan's Famous (NATH)


Market Price (12/27/2025): $93.71 | Market Cap: $383.2 Mil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary | Industry: Restaurants

Nathan's Famous (NATH)


Market Price (12/27/2025): $93.71
Market Cap: $383.2 Mil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Industry: Restaurants

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.


0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 7.0%, FCF Yield is 5.2%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -15%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -26%
Key risks
NATH key risks include [1] its restaurant segment losing market share and [2] a significant reliance on key suppliers for its core hot dog and French fry products.
1 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 22%
  
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13%
  
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 34%
  
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include E-commerce & DTC Adoption. Themes include Direct-to-Consumer Brands (Staples), and Online Grocery Platforms.
  
0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 7.0%, FCF Yield is 5.2%
1 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 22%
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13%
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 34%
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include E-commerce & DTC Adoption. Themes include Direct-to-Consumer Brands (Staples), and Online Grocery Platforms.
5 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -15%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -26%
6 Key risks
NATH key risks include [1] its restaurant segment losing market share and [2] a significant reliance on key suppliers for its core hot dog and French fry products.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

NATH Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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<b>1. Profitability Decline Despite Revenue Growth:</b> Nathan's Famous reported year-over-year revenue growth in its second-quarter fiscal 2026 results, announced in November, but profitability declined.

<b>2. Elevated Input Costs Pressured Margins:</b> Higher beef and other input costs significantly pressured margins, leading to the decline in profitability. Although increased average selling prices and higher volumes in the Branded Product Program partially mitigated these rising costs, the overall impact on margins was negative.

<b>3. Decrease in Product Licensing Revenue:</b> The Product Licensing segment, identified as a key driver for Nathan's, experienced a 3.1% year-over-year decline in revenue and a corresponding fall in profit during the second quarter of fiscal 2026. This follows a 4.1% year-over-year revenue decrease in Product Licensing reported in Q1 FY2026.

<b>4. EBITDA Margin Compression:</b> Nathan's Famous's adjusted EBITDA margin reached a two-year low in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, indicating reduced operational efficiency.

<b>5. Mixed Performance in Restaurant Operations:</b> While franchise operations saw benefits from new openings and increased sales, the performance of company-owned restaurants was mixed, with some locations experiencing softer sales.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -10.8% change in NATH stock from 9/26/2025 to 12/26/2025 was primarily driven by a -7.5% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
926202512262025Change
Stock Price ($)105.6694.28-10.77%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)150.41154.993.04%
Net Income Margin (%)15.74%14.74%-6.36%
P/E Multiple18.2516.87-7.53%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)4.094.090.00%
Cumulative Contribution-10.77%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/26/2025 to 12/26/2025
ReturnCorrelation
NATH-10.8% 
Market (SPY)4.3%3.3%
Sector (XLY)1.8%21.6%

Fundamental Drivers

The -11.5% change in NATH stock from 6/27/2025 to 12/26/2025 was primarily driven by a -9.1% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
627202512262025Change
Stock Price ($)106.5994.28-11.55%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)148.18154.994.60%
Net Income Margin (%)16.21%14.74%-9.09%
P/E Multiple18.1416.87-6.98%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)4.094.090.00%
Cumulative Contribution-11.55%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/27/2025 to 12/26/2025
ReturnCorrelation
NATH-11.5% 
Market (SPY)12.6%18.9%
Sector (XLY)11.9%29.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The 23.4% change in NATH stock from 12/26/2024 to 12/26/2025 was primarily driven by a 18.0% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
1226202412262025Change
Stock Price ($)76.4194.2823.39%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)143.76154.997.81%
Net Income Margin (%)15.18%14.74%-2.90%
P/E Multiple14.3016.8717.98%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)4.084.09-0.10%
Cumulative Contribution23.39%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/26/2024 to 12/26/2025
ReturnCorrelation
NATH23.4% 
Market (SPY)15.8%30.0%
Sector (XLY)5.2%34.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The 54.9% change in NATH stock from 12/27/2022 to 12/26/2025 was primarily driven by a 21.2% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
1227202212262025Change
Stock Price ($)60.8894.2854.87%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)127.90154.9921.18%
Net Income Margin (%)13.59%14.74%8.46%
P/E Multiple14.3016.8718.01%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)4.084.09-0.15%
Cumulative Contribution54.87%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/27/2023 to 12/26/2025
ReturnCorrelation
NATH28.9% 
Market (SPY)48.0%33.7%
Sector (XLY)37.0%37.1%

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
NATH Return-20%8%19%19%4%25%58%
Peers Return16%38%-12%21%26%16%150%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%18%114%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
NATH Win Rate33%67%50%50%58%67% 
Peers Win Rate52%65%42%68%57%52% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
NATH Max Drawdown-35%0%-20%-5%-17%-2% 
Peers Max Drawdown-34%-5%-26%-7%-9%-23% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: HPQ, HPE, IBM, CSCO, AAPL.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/26/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventNATHS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-36.4%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven57.3%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven252 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-39.0%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven64.0%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven1,051 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-37.6%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven60.1%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven2,249 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-39.8%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven66.1%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven729 days1,480 days

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In The Past

Nathan's Famous's stock fell -36.4% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 7/1/2021. A -36.4% loss requires a 57.3% gain to breakeven.

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About Nathan's Famous (NATH)

Nathan's Famous, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates in the foodservice industry. The company owns and franchises restaurants under the Nathan's Famous brand name, as well as sells products bearing the Nathan's Famous trademarks through various channels of distribution. It also has license agreements for the manufacture, distribution, marketing, and sale of Nathan's Famous branded hot dogs, sausages, and corned beef products in refrigerated consumer packages to be resold through retail channels, such as supermarkets, groceries, mass merchandisers, and club stores; and other Nathan's Famous branded refrigerated meat products in consumer packages to be resold through retail channels. In addition, the company has license agreements to manufacture Nathan's Famous branded hot dog and sausage products in bulk for use in the food service industry; for supplying Nathan's Famous natural casing and skinless hot dogs in bulk for use in the Nathan's Famous restaurant system; to manufacture proprietary spices; to manufacture and sell various products, including mustard, salsa, sauerkraut, and pickles; to produce and sell French fries and onion rings for retail sale; and to manufacture and sell miniature bagel dogs, franks-in-a-blanket, and other hors d'oeuvres through club stores, supermarkets, and other retail food stores. Further, the company sells Nathan's products directly to end users or to various foodservice distributors, as well as provides Arthur Treacher's brand fish fillets. As of March 28, 2021, its restaurant system consisted of 4 company-owned units in the New York City metropolitan area; and 213 franchised units in 19 states and 8 foreign countries. Nathan's Famous, Inc. was founded in 1916 and is based in Jericho, New York.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies for Nathan's Famous (NATH):

  • Coca-Cola for hot dogs
  • Harley-Davidson for hot dogs

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  • Hot Dogs: Their iconic beef frankfurters, sold through foodservice and retail channels globally.
  • Restaurant Menu Items: A variety of fast-food items including crinkle-cut fries, hamburgers, and chicken products, served at Nathan's Famous branded restaurants.
  • Branded Retail Products: Licensed consumer packaged goods such as hot dogs, buns, and condiments sold in supermarkets and club stores.
  • Restaurant Franchising: Licensing the Nathan's Famous brand and operational model to independent operators for restaurant development.

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Nathan's Famous (symbol: NATH) primarily sells its products and services to other companies (B2B). While the company's financial filings indicate no single customer accounts for 10% or more of its consolidated net sales, its major customers can be categorized by type, with examples of public companies that operate within these categories:

  • Foodservice Distributors: These companies purchase Nathan's branded products (such as hot dogs, frankfurters, and frozen foods) in bulk and distribute them to a wide array of foodservice establishments, including restaurants, cafeterias, and institutions.
    • Sysco Corporation (SYY)
    • US Foods Holding Corp. (USFD)
    • Performance Food Group Company (PFGC)
  • Retail Chains (Supermarkets, Club Stores, Mass Merchandisers): Nathan's sells its packaged consumer products directly to these large retail companies, which then offer them for sale to individual consumers in their stores.
    • Walmart Inc. (WMT)
    • The Kroger Co. (KR)
    • Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
    • Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI)
  • Franchisees: These are independent business entities that acquire the rights to operate Nathan's Famous restaurants under a franchise agreement. They are customers of Nathan's for initial franchise fees, ongoing royalties, and sometimes required product purchases. (These are typically private entities or smaller restaurant groups, not often publicly traded companies themselves.)

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  • Smithfield Foods (Parent Company: WH Group, Symbol: HKG: 0288)
  • Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (Symbol: NYSE: LW)

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Eric Gatoff, Chief Executive Officer

Eric Gatoff has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Nathan's Famous, Inc. since January 2007. He joined the company in October 2003 as Vice President and Corporate Counsel. Prior to his tenure at Nathan's Famous, Mr. Gatoff was a partner at Grubman, Indursky & Schindler, P.C., a law firm specializing in intellectual property, media, and entertainment law. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from George Washington University and a Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law.

Robert Steinberg, Vice President - Finance, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer, Treasurer and Secretary

Robert Steinberg has served as Nathan's Famous, Inc.'s Vice President - Finance, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer, Treasurer, and Secretary since June 2020. He joined Nathan's Famous as Corporate Controller in 2014. His prior experience includes working as a Divisional Controller at PVH, where he managed financial and operational aspects for the Calvin Klein brand and contributed to doubling the division's top-line revenue growth. Before PVH, he was an Accounting Manager at MovieFone, Inc., overseeing accounting and SEC filings, and began his career as an Audit Manager at Ernst & Young in 1990. Mr. Steinberg earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the Binghamton University School of Management.

Howard Lorber, Executive Chairman of the Board

Howard Lorber has been the Executive Chairman of the Board of Nathan's Famous, Inc. since January 2007 and a director since 1987. He previously held the positions of Chairman of the Board from 1990 to 2006 and Chief Executive Officer from 1993 to 2006. Mr. Lorber has a diverse background in business and finance, serving as President and Chief Executive Officer of Vector Group Ltd., a holding company, and as Chairman of Douglas Elliman, one of the largest residential real estate brokerage firms in the New York metropolitan area. He is known for being seasoned at buying and selling companies and has actively managed a broad portfolio of real estate projects.

Leigh Platte, Senior Vice President of Sales

Leigh Platte serves as the Senior Vice President of Sales at Nathan's Famous, Inc. She has a strong background in the food service industry, with significant roles at ConAgra Foods where she managed the Hebrew National brand and Emerging Chain group sales. Prior to her time at ConAgra, Ms. Platte held leadership positions in advertising, showcasing her experience in marketing strategy and creative direction. She joined Nathan's Famous in 2014, holding senior leadership positions including Vice President of Food Service Sales before her current role.

Phil McCann, Vice President of Marketing

Phil McCann is the Vice President of Marketing at Nathan's Famous. He has nearly 40 years of experience in the marketing industry, having worked at prominent advertising and marketing agencies. His career includes managing marketing efforts for various brands such as CNN, The History Channel, Heineken, Guinness, and Red Stripe, in addition to restaurant brands like Miami Subs, Kenny Rogers Roasters, and Arthur Treacher's. Mr. McCann has been involved with the Nathan's brand for more than 25 years after transitioning to the client side. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with an emphasis in Communications from Niagara University.

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The key risks to Nathan's Famous (NATH) business are primarily rooted in intense market competition, potential food safety issues impacting its brand, and vulnerabilities within its supply chain.

  1. Intense Competition and Evolving Consumer Preferences: Nathan's Famous operates in a highly competitive quick-service restaurant industry, facing numerous international, national, regional, and local chains, as well as emerging non-traditional competitors like virtual kitchens and food delivery services. This competition is fierce across various factors including taste, price, service, location, brand reputation, and marketing initiatives. Many competitors possess larger marketing budgets and are quicker to innovate or capitalize on new consumer trends, potentially placing Nathan's at a disadvantage. The adoption of "value pricing" strategies by rivals can also put downward pressure on Nathan's sales and operating margins. Furthermore, a significant risk stems from changing consumer health and dietary preferences, which could lead customers to opt for alternative foods over Nathan's traditional menu offerings, and the restaurant segment has been losing market share.
  2. Food Safety, Product Contamination, and Brand Reputation: As a food company, Nathan's Famous is exposed to substantial risks related to food spoilage, contamination, consumer product liability claims, and product tampering. Its products are susceptible to pathogens such as salmonella, E. coli, and bovine spongiform encephalopathy. Any actual or perceived health risks in the food industry, particularly incidents involving food-borne illnesses or tampering (even if occurring at competitors), could generate negative publicity. Such events could severely damage Nathan's brand reputation, leading to a decrease in system-wide sales, revenue, and profits, and potentially necessitate costly product recalls or temporary restaurant closures.
  3. Supply Chain Disruptions and Reliance on Key Suppliers: Nathan's Famous faces risks associated with its supply chain, particularly its reliance on specific suppliers for core products like hot dogs and French fries. Should the company be unable to secure alternative suppliers for these critical items in a timely manner, it could lead to significant disruptions in product supply to its company-owned restaurants, franchised locations, and Branded Product Program customers. Such a disruption would negatively impact the business, its franchisees, and customers, subsequently affecting financial results and potentially leading to lost license royalties.

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The clear emerging threat for Nathan's Famous (NATH) is the accelerating consumer shift towards healthier, plant-based, and sustainably-sourced food options. This trend directly challenges the demand for traditional processed meat products, which are Nathan's core offering and brand identity. The increasing availability, acceptance, and innovation in plant-based alternatives present a significant disruptive force, akin to how streaming services impacted physical media rentals by offering a fundamentally different consumption model that gained widespread adoption.

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Nathan's Famous (NATH) participates in several addressable markets with its main products and services, primarily hot dogs and other fast-food items, which are distributed through its restaurant system and in retail and foodservice environments.

  • Hot Dogs and Sausages Market: The global hot dogs and sausages market is valued at approximately USD 82.32 billion in 2025. In the U.S. specifically, the hot dog and sausage production market size is estimated at $26.4 billion in 2025.
  • U.S. Food Service Market: The addressable market for Nathan's Famous within the U.S. food service industry is substantial, with the market size valued at approximately USD 1,286.65 billion in 2025.
  • U.S. Frozen Food Market: Given Nathan's Famous's offerings in retail frozen food products, the U.S. frozen food market is an addressable market. This market is projected to reach approximately USD 91.62 billion in 2025.

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Expected Drivers of Future Revenue Growth for Nathan's Famous (NATH)

Over the next two to three years, Nathan's Famous (NATH) is expected to drive revenue growth through several key initiatives: 1. Expansion of the Branded Products Program and Product Licensing: The Branded Products Program, which includes the sale of Nathan's hot dogs to the foodservice industry, has consistently been a significant contributor to revenue growth. This program has seen increases in both hot dog sales volume and average selling price. Complementing this, the company's asset-light licensing program with Smithfield Foods continues to generate steady, high-margin revenue through expanded retail distribution of Nathan's Famous products across supermarkets, grocery stores, and other retail outlets. 2. Domestic and International Franchise Expansion, including New Concepts: Nathan's Famous is actively expanding its footprint through new franchised locations. This includes innovative concepts such as the "Frank & Fry" co-branded outlets targeting colleges and corporate campuses, with plans for numerous units over the next two years. Additionally, the company is focusing on converting existing struggling restaurants into Nathan's Famous locations, offering reduced franchise fees and flexible conversion programs. Internationally, Nathan's is expanding its presence through master franchise agreements and new brick-and-mortar restaurants and kiosks in countries like Brazil, the UK, Egypt, Ukraine, Mexico, Canada, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. 3. Growth of Virtual Kitchens and Menu Innovation: A significant part of Nathan's expansion strategy involves leveraging virtual kitchens (ghost kitchens), which allow for rapid, low-cost entry into delivery-driven food markets both domestically and internationally. Alongside this, the company is focused on menu innovation and the launch of new products, such as the Hot & Spicy Beef Frank and New York Cheesesteak, to cater to evolving consumer preferences and drive sales. 4. Strategic Price Increases: To counteract rising commodity costs, particularly beef, Nathan's Famous has implemented strategic price increases across its product lines. These price adjustments have played a role in driving revenue growth for the company, helping to offset margin pressures while maintaining profitability.

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Share Repurchases

  • As of March 26, 2023, Nathan's Famous had repurchased 1,101,884 shares at a cost of $39,000 under its sixth stock repurchase plan.
  • As of March 26, 2023, there were 98,116 shares remaining available for repurchase under the sixth stock repurchase plan, which does not have a set expiration date.

Share Issuance

  • As of November 3, 2025, the number of shares outstanding was 4,089,510.

Capital Expenditures

  • Cash used in investing activities, primarily related to capital expenditures for the Branded Product Program and Coney Island restaurants, was $636,000 for the fiscal year ended March 2022.
  • Capital expenditures for the fiscal year ended March 2025 were approximately $0.1 million, reflecting a capital-light business model.
  • The company generally incurs low capital expenditures, estimated at around $600,000 annually, which is less than 0.50% of its revenue.

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Financials

NATHHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameNathan's.HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Mkt Price94.2823.2624.49305.0978.16273.4086.22
Mkt Cap0.421.932.6284.9309.24,074.4158.8
Rev LTM15555,29534,29665,40257,696408,62556,496
Op Inc LTM333,6241,64411,54412,991130,2147,584
FCF LTM202,80062711,85412,73396,1847,327
FCF 3Y Avg212,9781,40011,75313,879100,5037,366
CFO LTM203,6972,91913,48313,744108,5658,590
CFO 3Y Avg223,6723,89613,49814,736111,5598,697

Growth & Margins

NATHHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameNathan's.HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Rev Chg LTM7.8%3.2%13.8%4.5%8.9%6.0%6.9%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg6.6%-3.9%6.5%2.6%3.7%1.8%3.2%
Rev Chg Q11.1%4.2%14.4%9.1%7.5%9.6%9.4%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM3.0%1.1%3.7%2.1%1.8%2.1%2.1%
Op Mgn LTM21.6%6.6%4.8%17.7%22.5%31.9%19.6%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg23.6%7.4%7.2%16.4%24.2%30.8%20.0%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-2.1%-0.2%-1.4%0.6%0.4%0.1%-0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM13.1%6.7%8.5%20.6%23.8%26.6%16.9%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg15.1%6.8%12.7%21.4%26.1%28.4%18.3%
FCF/Rev LTM12.9%5.1%1.8%18.1%22.1%23.5%15.5%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg14.9%5.5%4.6%18.6%24.6%25.6%16.8%

Valuation

NATHHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameNathan's.HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Mkt Cap0.421.932.6284.9309.24,074.4158.8
P/S2.50.41.04.45.410.03.4
P/EBIT11.26.819.925.122.531.321.2
P/E16.98.6572.736.029.941.033.0
P/CFO18.95.911.221.122.537.520.0
Total Yield7.0%14.1%2.3%5.0%5.4%2.8%5.2%
Dividend Yield1.1%2.5%2.1%2.2%2.1%0.4%2.1%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg6.2%10.6%5.5%6.4%6.0%3.1%6.1%
D/E0.10.50.70.20.10.00.2
Net D/E0.10.30.60.20.00.00.1

Returns

NATHHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameNathan's.HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
1M Rtn2.8%-1.8%14.4%0.6%2.7%-1.5%1.7%
3M Rtn-10.8%-11.9%2.7%7.9%17.0%7.1%4.9%
6M Rtn-11.5%-4.0%34.5%6.6%15.2%36.3%10.9%
12M Rtn23.4%-27.3%14.2%39.2%33.7%6.0%18.8%
3Y Rtn54.9%-3.8%67.7%139.0%79.5%113.4%73.6%
1M Excs Rtn-0.9%-5.6%12.9%-2.2%-0.0%-3.7%-1.5%
3M Excs Rtn-15.1%-16.2%-1.7%3.6%12.7%2.8%0.6%
6M Excs Rtn-23.8%-16.3%22.3%-5.7%3.0%24.0%-1.3%
12M Excs Rtn7.7%-42.9%-0.7%25.0%19.9%-8.4%3.5%
3Y Excs Rtn-26.4%-83.5%-11.2%59.6%-1.2%28.4%-6.2%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Branded Product Program8679663458
Product licensing3433323126
Restaurant operations161615918
Corporate22222
Total13913111576103


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Product licensing3333323126
Branded Product Program89658
Restaurant operations220-32
Corporate-11-9-8-7-8
Total3334302627


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$94.28 
Market Cap ($ Bil)0.4 
First Trading Date02/26/1993 
Distance from 52W High-15.6% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$97.76$98.91
DMA Trendindeterminatedown
Distance from DMA-3.6%-4.7%
 3M1YR
Volatility33.3%34.3%
Downside Capture29.1260.71
Upside Capture-31.5572.53
Correlation (SPY)4.2%30.1%
NATH Betas & Captures as of 11/30/2025

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta-0.220.130.320.710.570.57
Up Beta-3.62-1.48-0.980.540.410.59
Down Beta1.790.960.730.560.530.39
Up Capture-56%-37%12%44%65%33%
Bmk +ve Days13263974142427
Stock +ve Days8183061123382
Down Capture85%67%80%116%83%85%
Bmk -ve Days7162452107323
Stock -ve Days12243364125365

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
 Comparison of NATH With Other Asset Classes (Last 1Y)
 NATHSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return24.3%7.5%17.8%72.1%8.6%4.4%-8.3%
Annualized Volatility34.1%24.3%19.4%19.3%15.2%17.0%35.0%
Sharpe Ratio0.680.240.722.700.340.09-0.08
Correlation With Other Assets 34.6%30.1%-7.8%1.1%38.3%11.4%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLY, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 5-Year Data
 Comparison of NATH With Other Asset Classes (Last 5Y)
 NATHSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return14.2%9.6%14.7%18.7%11.5%4.6%30.8%
Annualized Volatility29.4%23.8%17.1%15.5%18.7%18.9%48.7%
Sharpe Ratio0.490.360.700.970.500.160.57
Correlation With Other Assets 30.6%30.4%2.3%8.3%29.1%15.6%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLY, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 10-Year Data
 Comparison of NATH With Other Asset Classes (Last 10Y)
 NATHSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return9.4%13.2%14.8%15.3%7.0%5.3%69.2%
Annualized Volatility33.7%21.9%18.0%14.7%17.6%20.8%55.8%
Sharpe Ratio0.360.550.710.860.320.220.90
Correlation With Other Assets 34.9%37.5%-1.6%14.7%35.8%9.7%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLY, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date12152025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity109,452
Short Interest: % Change Since 11302025-2.1%
Average Daily Volume53,240
Days-to-Cover Short Interest2.06
Basic Shares Quantity4,089,000
Short % of Basic Shares2.7%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
11/6/2025-3.8%-9.9%-16.0%
6/10/20255.3%0.6%3.7%
2/6/20252.7%4.9%18.0%
11/7/2024-1.7%-1.6%-2.9%
6/12/2024-0.2%-3.7%2.1%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive223
# Negative332
Median Positive4.0%2.8%3.7%
Median Negative-1.7%-3.7%-9.4%
Max Positive5.3%4.9%18.0%
Max Negative-3.8%-9.9%-16.0%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251106202510-Q 9/28/2025
6302025808202510-Q 6/29/2025
3312025610202510-K 3/30/2025
12312024206202510-Q 12/29/2024
93020241107202410-Q 9/29/2024
6302024808202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024612202410-K 3/31/2024
12312023201202410-Q 12/24/2023
93020231102202310-Q 9/24/2023
6302023803202310-Q 6/25/2023
3312023608202310-K 3/26/2023
12312022202202310-Q 12/25/2022
93020221103202210-Q 9/25/2022
6302022805202210-Q 6/26/2022
3312022610202210-K 3/27/2022
12312021204202210-Q 12/26/2021