NORDIC AMERICAN TANKERS LTD (NAT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:NAT - BMG657731060 - Common Stock
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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 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.
- 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.
- NAT has a worse Return On Equity (0.41%) than 66.83% of its industry peers.
- NAT has a worse Return On Invested Capital (1.59%) than 71.15% of its industry peers.
- NAT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.03%. This is significantly below the industry average of 21.83%.
- 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 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
- The Profit Margin of NAT (0.65%) is worse than 65.87% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 5.87%, NAT is doing worse than 62.98% of the companies in the same industry.
- NAT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- NAT has a Gross Margin (35.29%) 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 | 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), NAT is destroying value.
- NAT has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, NAT has more shares outstanding
- NAT has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.86, NAT is not doing good in the industry: 65.87% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.86 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.18
WACC9.04%
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.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.95, NAT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.44% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 has a better Quick ratio (1.64) than 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%.
- Looking at the last year, NAT shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -19.77% 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)-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.
- 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
- NAT reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.93, the valuation of NAT can be described as correct.
- NAT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.12. NAT is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.93 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 68.75% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than NAT, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.68 |
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.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.91, NAT pays a better dividend. On top of this NAT pays more dividend than 88.46% 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 1.91.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.23% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of NAT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 33.35%!
- NAT has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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%
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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 Change0.02%
Ins Owners4.34%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap859.70M
Revenue(TTM)294.82M
Net Income(TTM)1.91M
Analysts77.5
Price Target3.93 (-3.2%)
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 | 16.93 | ||
| P/S | 2.92 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 1.86 | ||
| P/tB | 1.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.68 |
EPS(TTM)-0.06
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.24
Fwd EY5.91%
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
WACC9.04%
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.