Nathan's FamousNATH -0.08%76 EBITDA Margin % is 14.54% as of Mar. 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 26.58. 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 365 Restaurants companies, Nathan's Famous ranks better than 81.37% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Nathan's Famous's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.1 Mil. Nathan's Famous's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $35.1 Mil. Therefore, Nathan's Famous's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.54%.
Nathan's Famous (NAS:NATH) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Nathan's Famous EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Nathan's Famous EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nathan's Famous's EBITDA Margin % 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.
NATH vs DIN, LOCO, PTLO: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Nathan's Famous's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nathan's Famous's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nathan's Famous's EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % of 14.54% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Nathan's Famous and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 26.58. Over the past decade, Nathan's Famous' EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 18.29 to 40.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Nathan's Famous ranks #68 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 18.6%.
Is Nathan's Famous' EBITDA Margin % too high?
Nathan's Famous' current EBITDA Margin % of 14.54% is 45% below median its 10-year median of 26.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.29 to a high of 40.66. The Restaurants industry median EBITDA Margin % is 11.56. Nathan's Famous' value of 14.54% is 25.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nathan's Famous ranks #68 out of 365 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' EBITDA Margin % compare to DIN and LOCO?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Nathan's Famous ranks #68 out of 365 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Nathan's Famous in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 11.56. Nathan's Famous' value of 14.54% is 25.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Nathan's Famous' own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 18.29 to 40.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.58 vs. the industry median of 11.56, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Restaurants company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Restaurants companies is 11.56, based on 365 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nathan's Famous's current EBITDA Margin % of 14.54% is 25.8% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Nathan's Famous and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 11.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nathan's Famous's current EBITDA Margin % is 14.54%, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 26.58. 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 $100.79 — trading 4.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 14.54%, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 26.58 and 25.8% above the Restaurants industry median of 11.56. 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 EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nathan's Famous (NATH), the current EBITDA Margin % is 14.54% 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 $100.79 is trading 4.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $96.84.
GuruFocus considers Nathan's Famous to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NATH:
EBITDA Margin %: 14.54% (45% below median its 10-year median of 26.58)
GF Value™: $96.84 vs. price of $100.79 (4.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.8% above the Restaurants median (#68 of 365)
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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