NORDIC AMERICAN TANKERS LTD (NAT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:NAT - BMG657731060 - Common Stock
3.695 USD
+0.24 (+7.1%)
Overall NAT gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated NAT against 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
In the past year NAT has reported negative net income.
Of the past 5 years NAT 4 years were profitable.
NAT had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
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.
The Return On Equity of NAT (0.41%) is worse than 66.83% of its industry peers.
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.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NAT is significantly below the industry average of 21.28%.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 0.65%, NAT is doing worse than 65.87% of the companies in the same industry.
NAT has a worse Operating Margin (5.87%) than 62.98% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NAT has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 35.29%, NAT is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.19% of the companies in the same 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.
NAT has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
NAT has more shares outstanding than it did 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.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.86 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.17
WACC9.17%
2.3 Liquidity
NAT has a Current Ratio of 1.95. This is a normal value and indicates that NAT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
NAT's Current ratio of 1.95 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NAT outperforms 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.
NAT's Quick ratio of 1.64 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NAT outperforms 75.48% of its industry peers.
| 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
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -16.90% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -2.93% on average over the next years.
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
NAT reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.40 indicates a correct valuation of NAT.
NAT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.79, NAT is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.4 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NAT is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 67.31% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.92 |
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 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.
NAT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.94.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
5.3 Sustainability
1313.26% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NAT. 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 (1/7/2026, 12:15:03 PM)
3.695
+0.24 (+7.1%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners43.91%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners4.34%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap782.42M
Revenue(TTM)294.82M
Net Income(TTM)1.91M
Analysts76
Price Target3.93 (6.36%)
Short Float %7.31%
Short Ratio5.47
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.4 | ||
| P/S | 2.65 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 1.7 | ||
| P/tB | 1.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.92 |
EPS(TTM)-0.06
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.24
Fwd EY6.49%
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
WACC9.17%
ROIC/WACC0.17
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.