- ISIN
- BMG657731060
- CUSIP
- G65773106
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Marine Shipping
- IPO Date
- Sep 30, 1997
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $1.31B
- Enterprise Value
- $1.68B
- EPS (TTM)
- $0.26
- PE Ratio
- 24.21
- PEG Ratio
- 0.30
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $334.09M
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $97.31M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $132.71M
- Year Range
- $2.60 - $6.34
- Target Price
- $3.50
- ROA (TTM)
- 6.03%
- ROE (TTM)
- 11.91%
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Performance
NAT Performance Chart
Nordic American Tankers Limited (NAT) is up 94.2% since the beginning of the year. At $6 per share, NAT is trading just below its 52-week high of $6. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of NAT shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,878.
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Returns By Period
Nordic American Tankers Limited (NAT) has returned 94.17% so far this year and 159.58% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, NAT has returned -0.19% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Nordic American Tankers Limited
- 1D
- 6.15%
- 1M
- 19.96%
- YTD
- 94.17%
- 6M
- 95.31%
- 1Y
- 159.58%
- 3Y*
- 33.66%
- 5Y*
- 23.54%
- 10Y*
- -0.19%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
NAT Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 30, 1997, NAT's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.31%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.4 years.
Historically, 52% of months were positive and 48% were negative. The best month was Oct 2019 with a return of +65.7%, while the worst month was Dec 2017 at -38.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, NAT closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 10, 2020 with a return of +29.4%, while the worst single day was Dec 13, 2017 at -27.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20.93% | 37.74% | 5.45% | -4.78% | -7.71% | 25.78% | 94.17% | ||||||
| 2025 | 8.00% | -9.26% | 2.86% | 4.07% | 3.52% | 1.84% | 6.08% | 11.47% | 4.15% | 17.20% | -1.09% | -2.09% | 54.57% |
| 2024 | 5.95% | -8.54% | -0.73% | -0.51% | 6.15% | -0.99% | -6.28% | -0.27% | 2.01% | -10.90% | -18.04% | -5.24% | -33.63% |
| 2023 | -0.65% | 45.72% | -7.31% | -10.86% | -0.57% | 9.01% | 19.62% | -10.93% | 9.08% | 11.41% | -15.47% | 9.82% | 55.83% |
| 2022 | -8.28% | 56.13% | -11.57% | 20.19% | -19.92% | 4.91% | 12.68% | 8.33% | 3.66% | 15.73% | 17.15% | -14.33% | 87.90% |
| 2021 | 0.34% | 0.34% | 10.05% | 1.85% | 5.14% | -5.22% | -20.43% | -9.20% | 8.49% | -8.20% | -15.74% | -14.17% | -41.48% |
Benchmark Metrics
Nordic American Tankers Limited has an annualized alpha of 10.94%, beta of 0.76, and R2 of 0.10 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 30, 1997.
- This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (48.30%) than losses (40.82%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- R2 of 0.10 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 10.94%
- Beta
- 0.76
- R²
- 0.10
- Upside Capture
- 48.30%
- Downside Capture
- 40.82%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
NAT ranks 97 for risk / return — in the top 97% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Nordic American Tankers Limited (NAT) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| NAT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +2.30 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +2.10 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.58 | 1.37 | +0.21 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 8.70 | 2.78 | +5.92 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 27.39 | 12.44 | +14.95 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Nordic American Tankers Limited provided a 9.98% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.62 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.62 | $0.36 | $0.40 | $0.49 | $0.11 | $0.06 | $0.45 | $0.10 | $0.16 | $0.53 | $1.37 | $1.38 |
Dividend yield | 9.98% | 10.47% | 16.00% | 11.67% | 3.59% | 3.55% | 15.25% | 2.03% | 8.00% | 21.54% | 16.31% | 8.88% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Nordic American Tankers Limited. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.39 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.36 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.40 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.49 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.11 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.06 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Nordic American Tankers Limited has a dividend yield of 9.98%, which means its dividend payment is significantly above the market average.
Payout Ratio
Nordic American Tankers Limited has a payout ratio of 183.22%, which is above the market average. This might signify the company's strong earnings or financial health. However, it could also hint at a more mature business phase with potentially slower growth.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Nordic American Tankers Limited. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Nordic American Tankers Limited was 90.20%, occurring on Feb 3, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Nordic American Tankers Limited drawdown is 31.49%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -90.20%Feb 2022 | 12y 9mo | — | 17y 1moMay 2009 - now |
2005 bear market2005 | -45.36%Dec 2005 | 10mo 1d | 1y 6mo | 2y 4moMar 2005 - Jul 2007 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -45.02%Oct 2002 | 1y 4mo | 7mo 15d | 1y 11moJun 2001 - May 2003 |
1999 bear market1999 | -38.90%Feb 1999 | 1y 3mo | 1y 2mo | 2y 6moOct 1997 - Apr 2000 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -37.78%Mar 2008 | 8mo 2d | 2mo 10d | 10mo 12dJul 2007 - May 2008 |
Drawdown Indicators
| NAT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -90.20% | -56.78% | -33.42% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -18.45% | -9.10% | -9.35% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -46.31% | -18.90% | -27.41% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -58.72% | -25.43% | -33.29% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -85.97% | -33.92% | -52.05% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -31.49% | -1.80% | -29.69% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -43.99% | -10.71% | -33.28% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.85% | 2.03% | +3.82% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Nordic American Tankers Limited over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Nordic American Tankers Limited is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Marine Shipping industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for NAT, comparing it with other companies in the Marine Shipping industry. Currently, NAT has a P/E ratio of 24.2. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for NAT compared to other companies in the Marine Shipping industry. NAT currently has a PEG ratio of 0.3. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for NAT relative to other companies in the Marine Shipping industry. Currently, NAT has a P/S ratio of 3.9. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for NAT in comparison with other companies in the Marine Shipping industry. Currently, NAT has a P/B value of 2.9. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.
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