Nathan's FamousNATH +0.69%76 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.74 as of Mar. 2026, which is 80% above its 10-year median of 0.41. 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 167 Restaurants companies, Nathan's Famous ranks worse than 52.1% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Nathan's Famous's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.74.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nathan's Famous's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NATH'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32 Med: 0.41 Max: 0.52
Current: 0.41
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Nathan's Famous was 0.52. The lowest was 0.32. And the median was 0.41.
NATH's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 52.1% of 167
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.39
vs NATH: 0.41
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Nathan's Famous was 14.50% per year. The lowest was 2.60% per year. And the median was 10.10% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Nathan's Famous (NAS:NATH) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Nathan's Famous Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Nathan's Famous Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nathan's Famous's Dividend Payout 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.
NATH vs DIN, LOCO, PTLO: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Nathan's Famous's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nathan's Famous's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nathan's Famous's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Nathan's Famous's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.74 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Nathan's Famous and its competitors. This is 80% above median its historical median of 0.41. Over the past decade, Nathan's Famous' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 0.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Nathan's Famous ranks #87 out of 167 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 52.1%.
Is Nathan's Famous' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Nathan's Famous' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.74 is 80% above median its 10-year median of 0.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 0.52. The Restaurants industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Nathan's Famous' value of 0.74 is 89.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nathan's Famous ranks #87 out of 167 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to DIN and LOCO?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Nathan's Famous ranks #87 out of 167 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Nathan's Famous in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Nathan's Famous' value of 0.74 is 89.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Nathan's Famous' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 0.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.41 vs. the industry median of 0.39, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Restaurants company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Restaurants companies is 0.39, based on 167 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nathan's Famous's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.74 is 89.7% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Nathan's Famous and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nathan's Famous's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.74, which is 80% above median its own 10-year median of 0.41. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.74, which is 80% above median its 10-year median of 0.41 and 89.7% above the Restaurants industry median of 0.39. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nathan's Famous (NATH), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.74 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:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.74 (80% above median its 10-year median of 0.41)
GF Value™: $96.84 vs. price of $101.57 (4.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 89.7% above the Restaurants median (#87 of 167)
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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