Nathans Famous Inc (NATH) — Cash Flow Quality Index

Latest as of March 2026: 0.90x

Nathans Famous Inc (NATH) has a Cash Flow Quality Index of 0.90x as of March 2026. Operating cash flow of $2.54 Million is below net income of $2.81 Million, suggesting accrual-heavy earnings not yet converted to cash. Explore Nathans Famous Inc cash conversion from operations to assess how effectively this company generates cash.

Cash Flow Quality Index

0.90x
Operating CF / Net Income

Operating Cash Flow

$2.54 Million
USD

Net Income

$2.81 Million
USD

Data as of

Mar 2026
Most recent filing

Nathans Famous Inc Cash Flow Quality Index (1993–2026)

Historical Cash Flow Quality Index for Nathans Famous Inc across 30 annual periods. Values consistently above 1.0x indicate high-quality earnings. Check Nathans Famous Inc cash flow reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.

Annual Cash Flow Quality Index for Nathans Famous Inc (1993–2026)

Year-by-year earnings quality comparison for Nathans Famous Inc. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see NATH market cap.

Year Quality Index Operating CF (USD) Net Income YoY Change
2026 0.91x $18.23 Million $20.02 Million ▼ -13.3%
2025 1.05x $25.24 Million $24.03 Million ▲ +3.0%
2024 1.02x $20.00 Million $19.62 Million ▲ +0.9%
2023 1.01x $19.84 Million $19.62 Million ▼ -16.6%
2022 1.21x $16.48 Million $13.60 Million ▲ +14.1%
2021 1.06x $11.77 Million $11.07 Million ▲ +15.6%
2020 0.92x $12.35 Million $13.44 Million ▲ +77.1%
2019 0.52x $11.16 Million $21.49 Million ▼ -92.8%
2018 7.17x $18.86 Million $2.63 Million ▲ +415.6%
2017 1.39x $10.41 Million $7.49 Million ▼ -32.1%
2016 2.05x $12.48 Million $6.10 Million ▲ +80.3%
2015 1.14x $13.29 Million $11.70 Million ▲ +228.7%
2014 0.35x $2.88 Million $8.33 Million ▼ -72.8%
2013 1.27x $9.49 Million $7.47 Million ▼ -96.3%
2012 34.45x $9.61 Million $279.00K ▲ +955.1%
2011 3.27x $7.23 Million $2.21 Million ▲ +153.3%
2010 1.29x $7.18 Million $5.57 Million ▲ +135.2%
2009 0.55x $4.10 Million $7.48 Million ▼ -26.0%
2008 0.74x $4.85 Million $6.55 Million ▼ -49.9%
2007 1.48x $8.19 Million $5.54 Million ▲ +106.6%
2006 0.72x $4.06 Million $5.68 Million ▼ -40.8%
2005 1.21x $3.31 Million $2.74 Million ▼ -56.6%
2004 2.79x $5.28 Million $1.89 Million ▲ +212.9%
2002 -2.47x $-3.08 Million $1.25 Million ▼ -195.5%
2001 2.58x $4.15 Million $1.61 Million ▲ +2.6%
1999 2.52x $6.80 Million $2.70 Million ▲ +64.3%
1998 1.53x $2.30 Million $1.50 Million ▲ +53.3%
1997 1.00x $800.00K $800.00K ▼ -44.4%
1994 1.80x $2.70 Million $1.50 Million ▼ -26.7%
1993 2.45x $2.70 Million $1.10 Million
Cash Flow Quality Index = Operating Cash Flow / Net Income. Ratios above 1.0x indicate cash-backed earnings.