NORDIC AMERICAN TANKERS LTD (NAT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:NAT - BMG657731060 - Common Stock
4.05 USD
+0.09 (+2.27%)
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. NAT has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. NAT has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
NAT had negative earnings in the past year.
NAT had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years NAT 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 0.21%, NAT is not doing good in the industry: 67.79% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
With a Return On Equity value of 0.41%, NAT is not doing good in the industry: 66.83% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 1.59%, NAT is doing worse than 71.15% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NAT is significantly below the industry average of 21.83%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.03%) for NAT is well above the current ROIC(1.59%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
NAT's Profit Margin of 0.65% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NAT is outperformed by 65.87% of its industry peers.
NAT has a Operating Margin of 5.87%. This is in the lower half of the industry: NAT underperforms 62.98% of its industry peers.
NAT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of NAT (35.29%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
NAT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NAT is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for NAT has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for NAT has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, NAT has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
NAT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.86. This is a neutral value indicating NAT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of NAT (0.86) is worse than 65.87% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.86 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.18
WACC9%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.95 indicates that NAT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of NAT (1.95) is better than 76.44% of its industry peers.
NAT has a Quick Ratio of 1.64. This is a normal value and indicates that NAT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.64, NAT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.48% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.95 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.64 |
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
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.97% on average over the past years.
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
NAT is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -16.90% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, NAT will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -2.93% on average per year.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for NAT. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.88 indicates a correct valuation of NAT.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as NAT.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.98, NAT is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.88 |
4.2 Price Multiples
NAT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. NAT is more expensive than 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.39 |
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%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.23%, NAT is a good candidate for dividend investing.
NAT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.91. NAT pays more dividend than 88.46% of the companies in the same industry.
NAT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.23% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
NAT pays out 1313.26% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of NAT has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP1313.26%
EPS Next 2Y4.42%
EPS Next 3Y-16.9%
NYSE:NAT (1/13/2026, 3:24:05 PM)
4.05
+0.09 (+2.27%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners43.91%
Inst Owner Change0.02%
Ins Owners4.34%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap857.59M
Revenue(TTM)294.82M
Net Income(TTM)1.91M
Analysts77.5
Price Target3.93 (-2.96%)
Short Float %7.31%
Short Ratio5.47
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.23% |
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)0%
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.88 | ||
| P/S | 2.91 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 1.86 | ||
| P/tB | 1.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.39 |
EPS(TTM)-0.06
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.24
Fwd EY5.92%
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 Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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%
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.