NATH (Nathan's Famous) Total Operating Expense: $18.8 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


NATH Nathan's Famous Inc NATH
76 GF Score
Price $101.59
GF Value $96.84
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Nathan's Famous Total Operating Expense?

Nathan's Famous NATH +0.74% 76 Total Operating Expense is $18.8 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Nathan's Famous's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $4.7 Mil. Nathan's Famous's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $18.8 Mil.

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Nathan's Famous Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Nathan's Famous Total Operating Expense Chart

Nathan's Famous Annual Data
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Nathan's Famous Quarterly Data
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Nathan's Famous Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense 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 $18.8 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of $18.8 Mil mean?
Nathan's Famous (NATH) has a Total Operating Expense of $18.8 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Nathan's Famous and its competitors.
Is Nathan's Famous' Total Operating Expense too high?
Nathan's Famous' current Total Operating Expense is $18.8 Mil. 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' Total Operating Expense compare to DIN and PTLO?
Nathan's Famous' Total Operating Expense of $18.8 Mil can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Operating Expense for a Restaurants company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Total Operating Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Nathan's Famous and its competitors. Nathan's Famous's current Total Operating Expense is $18.8 Mil. 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 $101.59 — trading 4.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is $18.8 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nathan's Famous (NATH), the current Total Operating Expense is $18.8 Mil 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 $101.59 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:

  • Total Operating Expense: $18.8 Mil
  • GF Value™: $96.84 vs. price of $101.59 (4.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address One Jericho Plaza, Second Floor - Wing A, Jericho, NY, USA, 11753
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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