NORDIC AMERICAN TANKERS LTD (NAT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:NAT - BMG657731060 - Common Stock
3.755 USD
-0.02 (-0.4%)
Taking everything into account, NAT scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NAT was compared to 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. NAT has an average financial health and profitability rating. NAT does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year NAT has reported negative net income.
In the past year NAT had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years NAT 4 years were profitable.
Of the past 5 years NAT 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
NAT has a Return On Assets of 4.18%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NAT outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
NAT has a Return On Equity of 7.24%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NAT outperforms 49.05% of its industry peers.
NAT has a Return On Invested Capital (5.71%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
NAT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.03%. This is significantly below the industry average of 21.66%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.18% | ||
| ROE | 7.24% | ||
| ROIC | 5.71% |
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 has a Profit Margin of 11.07%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NAT outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
With a Operating Margin value of 16.91%, NAT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
NAT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
NAT has a Gross Margin (42.39%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NAT has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.07% | ||
| GM | 42.39% |
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
NAT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
NAT has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for NAT has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for NAT has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
NAT has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.93. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as NAT would need 3.93 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.93, NAT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
NAT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.53. This is a neutral value indicating NAT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
NAT has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.53) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.61
WACC9.35%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.54 indicates that NAT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
NAT's Current ratio of 1.54 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NAT outperforms 68.10% of its industry peers.
NAT has a Quick Ratio of 1.34. This is a normal value and indicates that NAT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
NAT has a better Quick ratio (1.34) than 68.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.34 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for NAT have decreased strongly by -103.45% in the last year.
Looking at the last year, NAT shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -17.14% in the last year.
NAT shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.97% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-103.45%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-140%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.14%
Revenue growth 3Y22.32%
Revenue growth 5Y1.97%
Sales Q2Q%-39.25%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, NAT will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.98% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, NAT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.26% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-53.17%
EPS Next 2Y10.67%
EPS Next 3Y6.98%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-12.29%
Revenue Next 2Y7.77%
Revenue Next 3Y1.26%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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 13.93, the valuation of NAT can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NAT is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NAT to the average of the S&P500 Index (35.42), we can say NAT is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.93 |
4.2 Price Multiples
NAT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NAT is valued cheaper than 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.29 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y10.67%
EPS Next 3Y6.98%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NAT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.30%, which is a nice return.
NAT's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.90.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, NAT pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.3% |
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
264.15% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NAT. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
NAT's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP264.15%
EPS Next 2Y10.67%
EPS Next 3Y6.98%
NYSE:NAT (11/20/2025, 2:11:00 PM)
3.755
-0.02 (-0.4%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners40.24%
Inst Owner Change9.37%
Ins Owners4.34%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap795.12M
Revenue(TTM)301.17M
Net Income(TTM)36.23M
Analysts76
Price Target3.67 (-2.26%)
Short Float %6.92%
Short Ratio5.18
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.3% |
Yearly Dividend0.42
Dividend Growth(5Y)33.35%
DP264.15%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-121.2%
Min EPS beat(2)-170.15%
Max EPS beat(2)-72.24%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-60.46%
Min EPS beat(4)-170.15%
Max EPS beat(4)1.55%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-41.46%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-26.13%
EPS beat(16)3
Avg EPS beat(16)-22.56%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-20.6%
Min Revenue beat(2)-30.58%
Max Revenue beat(2)-10.61%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-10.27%
Min Revenue beat(4)-30.58%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.11%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-9.54%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)9.91%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)20.65%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)2.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)26.71%
EPS NY rev (3m)-63.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)9.52%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-8.96%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-23%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.93 | ||
| P/S | 2.43 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.18 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.9 | ||
| P/B | 1.59 | ||
| P/tB | 1.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.29 |
EPS(TTM)-0.01
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.27
Fwd EY7.18%
FCF(TTM)0.41
FCFY10.89%
OCF(TTM)0.42
OCFY11.23%
SpS1.54
BVpS2.36
TBVpS2.36
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.18% | ||
| ROE | 7.24% | ||
| ROCE | 7.22% | ||
| ROIC | 5.71% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.6% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.6% | ||
| OM | 16.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.07% | ||
| GM | 42.39% | ||
| FCFM | 26.47% |
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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.38
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.93 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.37 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 4.83% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.83% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.12% | ||
| Profit Quality | 239.04% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score4
WACC9.35%
ROIC/WACC0.61
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)-103.45%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-140%
EPS Next Y-53.17%
EPS Next 2Y10.67%
EPS Next 3Y6.98%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.14%
Revenue growth 3Y22.32%
Revenue growth 5Y1.97%
Sales Q2Q%-39.25%
Revenue Next Year-12.29%
Revenue Next 2Y7.77%
Revenue Next 3Y1.26%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-42.47%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y19.29%
EBIT Next Year26.26%
EBIT Next 3Y27.74%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y10.18%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y27.27%
OCF growth 1Y6.57%
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 4 / 10 to NAT.
Can you provide the valuation status for NORDIC AMERICAN TANKERS LTD?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to NORDIC AMERICAN TANKERS LTD (NAT). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is NORDIC AMERICAN TANKERS LTD (NAT) stock?
NORDIC AMERICAN TANKERS LTD (NAT) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for NORDIC AMERICAN TANKERS LTD?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NORDIC AMERICAN TANKERS LTD (NAT) is expected to decline by -53.17% in the next year.