Nathan's FamousFRA:NFA +1.76%76 EV-to-FCF is 25.41 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 22.57. GuruFocus rates FRA:NFA with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €83.22. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 276 Restaurants companies, Nathan's Famous ranks worse than 65.58% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Nathan's Famous's Enterprise Value is €387.8 Mil.
Nathan's Famous's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €15.3 Mil. Therefore, Nathan's Famous's EV-to-FCF for today is 25.41.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nathan's Famous's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:NFA'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.11 Med: 22.57 Max: 66.7
Current: 24.68
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Nathan's Famous was 66.70. The lowest was 14.11. And the median was 22.57.
FRA:NFA's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 65.58% of 276
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 17.69
vs FRA:NFA: 24.68
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Nathan's Famous's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Nathan's Famous's share price for today is €86.50.
Nathan's Famous's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €4.175.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Nathan's Famous EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Nathan's Famous EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nathan's Famous's EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nathan's Famous's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nathan's Famous's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Nathan's Famous's current Enterprise Value is €387.8 Mil.
Nathan's Famous's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €15.3 Mil.
* 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 (FRA:NFA) has a EV-to-FCF of 25.41 as of Jul. 07, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Nathan's Famous and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 22.57. Over the past decade, Nathan's Famous' EV-to-FCF has ranged from 14.11 to 66.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Nathan's Famous ranks #181 out of 276 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 65.6%.
Is Nathan's Famous' EV-to-FCF too high?
Nathan's Famous' current EV-to-FCF of 25.41 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 22.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.11 to a high of 66.70. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-FCF is 17.69. Nathan's Famous' value of 25.41 is 43.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nathan's Famous ranks #181 out of 276 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nathan's Famous has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nathan's Famous' EV-to-FCF compare to DIN and PTLO?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Nathan's Famous ranks #181 out of 276 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Nathan's Famous in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 17.69. Nathan's Famous' value of 25.41 is 43.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Nathan's Famous' own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 14.11 to 66.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.57 vs. the industry median of 17.69, 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 EV-to-FCF for a Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Restaurants companies is 17.69, based on 276 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nathan's Famous's current EV-to-FCF of 25.41 is 43.6% 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Nathan's Famous and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 17.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nathan's Famous's current EV-to-FCF is 25.41, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 22.57. 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?
Nathan's Famous (FRA:NFA) has a current EV-to-FCF of 25.41. The stock's GF Value™ is €83.22, compared to a current price of €86.50 — trading 3.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 25.41, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 22.57 and 43.6% above the Restaurants industry median of 17.69. 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 EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nathan's Famous (FRA:NFA), the current EV-to-FCF is 25.41 as of Jul. 07, 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 (FRA:NFA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nathan's Famous stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €86.50 is trading 3.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €83.22.
Key valuation signals for FRA:NFA:
EV-to-FCF: 25.41 (13% above median its 10-year median of 22.57)
GF Value™: €83.22 vs. price of €86.50 (3.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.6% above the Restaurants median (#181 of 276)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:NFA 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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