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NORDIC AMERICAN TANKERS LTD (NAT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:NAT - BMG657731060 - Common Stock

3.91 USD
+0.01 (+0.26%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:09:13 PM
3.8956 USD
-0.01 (-0.37%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:09:13 PM
Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to NAT. NAT was compared to 208 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. Both the profitability and financial health of NAT have multiple concerns. NAT is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year NAT has reported negative net income.
NAT had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
NAT had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
NAT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNAT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M -200M

1.2 Ratios

NAT's Return On Assets of 0.21% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NAT is outperformed by 67.79% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 0.41%, NAT is doing worse than 66.83% of the companies in the same industry.
NAT has a Return On Invested Capital of 1.59%. This is in the lower half of the industry: NAT underperforms 71.15% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NAT is significantly below the industry average of 21.28%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (1.59%) for NAT is well below the 3 year average (8.03%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that NAT had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.21%
ROE 0.41%
ROIC 1.59%
ROA(3y)6.22%
ROA(5y)0.73%
ROE(3y)10.1%
ROE(5y)0.85%
ROIC(3y)8.03%
ROIC(5y)N/A
NAT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNAT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 -20 -30

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of NAT (0.65%) is worse than 65.87% of its industry peers.
The Operating Margin of NAT (5.87%) is worse than 62.98% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NAT has grown nicely.
NAT has a Gross Margin (35.29%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
NAT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.87%
PM (TTM) 0.65%
GM 35.29%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y16.99%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5Y6.11%
NAT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNAT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), NAT is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, NAT has more shares outstanding
NAT has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
NAT has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
NAT Yearly Shares OutstandingNAT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
NAT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNAT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.86 indicates that NAT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
NAT's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.86 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NAT is outperformed by 65.87% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.86
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.18
WACC9.06%
NAT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNAT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.95 indicates that NAT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.95, NAT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.44% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.64 indicates that NAT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.64, NAT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.48% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.95
Quick Ratio 1.64
NAT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNAT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

NAT shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -120.69%.
The Revenue for NAT has decreased by -19.77% in the past year. This is quite bad
NAT shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.97% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-120.69%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-125%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-19.77%
Revenue growth 3Y22.32%
Revenue growth 5Y1.97%
Sales Q2Q%-12.2%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, NAT will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -16.90% on average per year.
NAT is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -2.93% yearly.
EPS Next Y-83.93%
EPS Next 2Y4.42%
EPS Next 3Y-16.9%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-16.59%
Revenue Next 2Y2.45%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.93%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
NAT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNAT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 100M 200M 300M 400M
NAT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNAT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.5 -0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for NAT. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.30, the valuation of NAT can be described as correct.
NAT's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.88. NAT is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 16.3
NAT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNAT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 -20 -40 -60

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NAT is valued a bit more expensive than 67.79% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 16.21
NAT Per share dataNAT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.5 1 1.5 2

4.3 Compensation for Growth

NAT's earnings are expected to decrease with -16.90% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y4.42%
EPS Next 3Y-16.9%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 10.47%, NAT is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.96, NAT pays a better dividend. On top of this NAT pays more dividend than 92.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, NAT pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 10.47%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of NAT grows each year by 33.35%, which is quite nice.
NAT has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)33.35%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
NAT Yearly Dividends per shareNAT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

1313.26% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NAT. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
NAT's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP1313.26%
EPS Next 2Y4.42%
EPS Next 3Y-16.9%
NAT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNAT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M -200M
NAT Dividend Payout.NAT Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.NAT Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

NORDIC AMERICAN TANKERS LTD

NYSE:NAT (1/9/2026, 8:09:13 PM)

After market: 3.8956 -0.01 (-0.37%)

3.91

+0.01 (+0.26%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)11-28 2025-11-28/amc
Earnings (Next)02-26 2026-02-26/bmo
Inst Owners43.91%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners4.34%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap827.94M
Revenue(TTM)294.82M
Net Income(TTM)1.91M
Analysts76
Price Target3.93 (0.51%)
Short Float %7.31%
Short Ratio5.47
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 10.47%
Yearly Dividend0.42
Dividend Growth(5Y)33.35%
DP1313.26%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-171.33%
Min EPS beat(2)-176.65%
Max EPS beat(2)-166.01%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-146.26%
Min EPS beat(4)-176.65%
Max EPS beat(4)-72.24%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-82.08%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-56.74%
EPS beat(16)3
Avg EPS beat(16)-41.78%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-23.51%
Min Revenue beat(2)-35.18%
Max Revenue beat(2)-11.85%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-22.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-35.18%
Max Revenue beat(4)-10.61%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-15.54%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)7.48%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)30.27%
PT rev (1m)6.94%
PT rev (3m)6.94%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-20.93%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)-65.69%
EPS NY rev (3m)-56.52%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-6.55%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-5.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.01%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 16.3
P/S 2.81
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.8
P/tB 1.8
EV/EBITDA 16.21
EPS(TTM)-0.06
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.24
Fwd EY6.13%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS1.39
BVpS2.18
TBVpS2.18
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.21%
ROE 0.41%
ROCE 2.02%
ROIC 1.59%
ROICexc 1.73%
ROICexgc 1.73%
OM 5.87%
PM (TTM) 0.65%
GM 35.29%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)6.22%
ROA(5y)0.73%
ROE(3y)10.1%
ROE(5y)0.85%
ROIC(3y)8.03%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)8.44%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)8.44%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)10.17%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y25.4%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y25.4%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y16.99%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5Y6.11%
F-ScoreN/A
Asset Turnover0.32
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.86
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 5.41
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.95
Quick Ratio 1.64
Altman-Z N/A
F-ScoreN/A
WACC9.06%
ROIC/WACC0.18
Cap/Depr(3y)52.71%
Cap/Depr(5y)35.03%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.02%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.08%
Profit Quality(3y)153.87%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-120.69%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-125%
EPS Next Y-83.93%
EPS Next 2Y4.42%
EPS Next 3Y-16.9%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-19.77%
Revenue growth 3Y22.32%
Revenue growth 5Y1.97%
Sales Q2Q%-12.2%
Revenue Next Year-16.59%
Revenue Next 2Y2.45%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.93%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-81.34%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y19.29%
EBIT Next Year15.08%
EBIT Next 3Y11.2%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y90.86%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y27.27%
OCF growth 1Y-8.09%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y26.16%

NORDIC AMERICAN TANKERS LTD / NAT FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for NAT stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to NAT.


What is the valuation status of NORDIC AMERICAN TANKERS LTD (NAT) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to NORDIC AMERICAN TANKERS LTD (NAT). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of NAT stock?

NORDIC AMERICAN TANKERS LTD (NAT) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


What is the financial health of NORDIC AMERICAN TANKERS LTD (NAT) stock?

The financial health rating of NORDIC AMERICAN TANKERS LTD (NAT) is 3 / 10.