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At 21.04×, NATH is 27.2% below its 10-observation annual average. A lower multiple can reflect a lower price, higher earnings, or weaker growth expectations—not necessarily a bargain.
NASDAQ · NATHRestaurantsUpdated Nov 3, 2026
Nathan's Famous, Inc. P/E ratio
Current valuation, historical context, and peer comparisons.
Current P/E ratio
21.04×
27.2% belowthe 10-year annual average
Share price102.05
÷Earnings per share4.85
Price and EPS in quote currency. Calculation details
Investors are paying 21.04 for every 1 of reported earnings per share.
P/E over time
2017 – 2026
Annual P/ESelected-period average 28.92×
3-year average17.15×3 positive annual observations
5-year average16.65×5 positive annual observations
10-year average28.92×10 positive annual observations
Peer median · TTM26.55×6 peers with positive P/E
Historical P/E ratios
Annual period-end data · 25 observations
| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2026 | 20.62× | +25.8% |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 16.39× | +13.5% |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 14.44× | -5.8% |
| Mar 26, 2023 | 15.33× | -7.0% |
| Mar 27, 2022 | 16.48× | -34.3% |
| Mar 28, 2021 | 25.07× | +35.9% |
| Mar 29, 2020 | 18.45× | +36.5% |
| Mar 31, 2019 | 13.51× | -88.2% |
View all 25 annual observations +
| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2018 | 114.60× | +234.6% |
| Mar 26, 2017 | 34.25× | +15.7% |
| Mar 27, 2016 | 29.60× | +49.4% |
| Mar 29, 2015 | 19.81× | -24.4% |
| Mar 30, 2014 | 26.20× | +4.6% |
| Mar 31, 2013 | 25.05× | +50.3% |
| Mar 25, 2012 | 16.67× | -60.1% |
| Mar 27, 2011 | 41.78× | +169.7% |
| Mar 31, 2010 | 15.49× | +57.4% |
| Mar 31, 2009 | 9.84× | -24.1% |
| Mar 31, 2008 | 12.96× | -18.2% |
| Mar 31, 2007 | 15.85× | +31.6% |
| Mar 31, 2006 | 12.05× | -25.9% |
| Mar 31, 2005 | 16.25× | +0.7% |
| Mar 31, 2004 | 16.14× | N/M |
| Mar 31, 2003 | N/M | N/M |
| Mar 31, 2002 | 19.89× | N/M |
Change is relative to the preceding observation. N/M values are excluded from averages.
How NATH compares
Company P/E vs. peer trailing-12-month ratios
| Company | P/E ratio |
|---|---|
 NATH This stockNathan's Famous, Inc. | 21.04× |
 DINDine Brands Global, Inc. | 89.00× |
 PTLOPortillo's Inc. | 27.24× |
 LOCOEl Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. | 13.96× |
 RRGBRed Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. | N/M |
 RAVERAVE Restaurant Group, Inc. | 10.81× |
 BHBiglari Holdings Inc. | N/M |
 BLMNBloomin' Brands, Inc. | 34.28× |
 CAKEThe Cheesecake Factory Incorporated | 25.87× |
Peers are selected by the data provider. Business models and earnings definitions can differ.
Put the numbers in context
What does NATH’s P/E tell you?
Compare like with like
The median of the 6 positive peer ratios above is 26.55×. Check growth, margins, debt, and earnings quality before interpreting the gap. A faster-growing business may justify a higher multiple.
Check what drives earnings
One-off gains can temporarily lower P/E; unusual charges can raise it. Reported earnings and forward estimates answer different questions. Pair this view with return on equity and liquidity for a fuller picture.
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Current P/E
Share price 102.05 ÷ EPS 4.85 = 21.04×. Data is supplied by Financial Modeling Prep through Wisesheets. Quote feed updated Nov 3, 2026; this is not a real-time trading quote.
History & averages
Annual and quarterly P/E observations are provided separately from the current quote. Averages use the latest 3, 5, or 10 annual observations, excluding missing and nonpositive ratios. Pre-IPO observations are omitted. These are period-end observations, not daily averages.
Data definitions and limitations
The current quote feed does not specify the exact EPS filing-period end or whether EPS is basic or diluted. We do not label it as forward P/E. Peer ratios are explicitly trailing-12-month (TTM) values. Historical observations do not include independently verified price and EPS inputs. Sources may update on different schedules; rounded inputs can produce small calculation differences. Historical comparisons describe past pricing, not an estimate of fair value.
NATH P/E ratio: common questions
The essentials behind the numbers.
Nathan's Famous, Inc.'s current P/E is 21.04× based on the quote data last updated Nov 3, 2026. It represents the share price divided by reported earnings per share. Prices and earnings may refresh on different schedules.
Annual P/E uses earnings for a completed fiscal year. Trailing-12-month (TTM) P/E uses the latest four quarters, while forward P/E uses forecast earnings. These are not interchangeable. This page labels peer ratios as TTM and shows dated annual or quarterly historical observations; it does not show forward estimates.
N/M means not meaningful: the feed has no positive P/E for that observation. Negative or zero earnings should not be ranked as a low positive valuation multiple. N/M observations are excluded from the averages shown above.
Divide the share price by earnings per share (EPS). For example, a share price of 100 and EPS of 5 gives a P/E of 20×. This page uses the price and EPS supplied together in the quote when both are positive.
Price timestamps, EPS definitions, share classes, adjustments, and fiscal periods can differ. A forward P/E also uses forecast earnings rather than reported earnings. Compare the inputs and as-of dates before comparing two displayed ratios.
Not necessarily. The average describes previous market pricing, not fair value. Changes in earnings quality, growth expectations, debt, accounting, and business risk can justify a different multiple today.