Nathan's FamousNATH +0.69%76 Current Ratio is 2.49 as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 3.98. GuruFocus rates NATH with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $96.84 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 364 Restaurants companies, Nathan's Famous ranks better than 90.11% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Nathan's Famous's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.49.
Nathan's Famous has a current ratio of 2.49. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nathan's Famous's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NATH'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.49 Med: 3.98 Max: 6.49
Current: 2.49
During the past 13 years, Nathan's Famous's highest Current Ratio was 6.49. The lowest was 2.49. And the median was 3.98.
NATH's Current Ratio is ranked better than 90.11% of 364
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.99
vs NATH: 2.49
Nathan's Famous (NAS:NATH) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Nathan's Famous Current Ratio Related Terms
Nathan's Famous Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nathan's Famous's Current Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Restaurants subindustry, Nathan's Famous's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Nathan's Famous Current Ratio vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nathan's Famous's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nathan's Famous's Current Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Nathan's Famous (NATH) has a Current Ratio of 2.49 as of Mar. 2026. This is 37% below median its historical median of 3.98. Over the past decade, Nathan's Famous' Current Ratio has ranged from 2.49 to 6.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Nathan's Famous ranks #36 out of 364 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 9.9%.
Is Nathan's Famous' Current Ratio too high?
Nathan's Famous' current Current Ratio of 2.49 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 3.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.49 to a high of 6.49. The Restaurants industry median Current Ratio is 0.99. Nathan's Famous' value of 2.49 is 151.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nathan's Famous ranks #36 out of 364 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nathan's Famous has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nathan's Famous' Current Ratio compare to DIN and LOCO?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Nathan's Famous ranks #36 out of 364 companies for Current Ratio. This places Nathan's Famous in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Current Ratio is 0.99. Nathan's Famous' value of 2.49 is 151.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Nathan's Famous' own Current Ratio has ranged from 2.49 to 6.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.98 vs. the industry median of 0.99, Nathan's Famous has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Ratio for a Restaurants company?
The median Current Ratio among Restaurants companies is 0.99, based on 364 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nathan's Famous's current Current Ratio of 2.49 is 151.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Restaurants industry, the median Current Ratio is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nathan's Famous's current Current Ratio is 2.49, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 3.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nathan's Famous stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nathan's Famous (NATH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $96.84, compared to a current price of $101.57 — trading 4.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 2.49, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 3.98 and 151.5% above the Restaurants industry median of 0.99. Nathan's Famous' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nathan's Famous (NATH), the current Current Ratio is 2.49 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Nathan's Famous (NATH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nathan's Famous stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $101.57 is trading 4.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $96.84.
GuruFocus considers Nathan's Famous to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NATH:
Current Ratio: 2.49 (37% below median its 10-year median of 3.98)
GF Value™: $96.84 vs. price of $101.57 (4.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 151.5% above the Restaurants median (#36 of 364)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NATH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nathan's Famous Inc is a branded licensor, wholesaler and retailer of products marketed under its brand. Its products are currently marketed for sale in thousands of locations, including supermarkets, mass merchandisers and club stores, selected foodservice locations and its company-owned and franchised restaurants throughout the United States and in twenty foreign countries. It considers itself to be in the foodservice industry. It has three segments Branded Product Program, Product Licensing, Restaurant Operations, of which majority of revenue is from Branded Product Program which derives from the sale of hot dog products either directly to foodservice operators or to various foodservice distributors. It generates majority of revenue from United States.
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