- Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $0.02 exceeded the estimated $0.01, indicating profitability.
- Actual revenue of $37.95 million fell short of the estimated $43.87 million, showing a gap in sales performance.
- The Hansson family’s increased shareholdings underscore their confidence in NAT‘s future.
Nordic American Tankers Ltd (NYSE:NAT) is a prominent player in the shipping industry, specializing in the transportation of crude oil. The company operates a fleet of Suezmax tankers, which are known for their efficiency in transporting large quantities of oil. NAT competes with other major shipping companies, striving to maintain a strong market position.
On June 4, 2025, NAT reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.02, exceeding the estimated $0.01. This positive EPS indicates that the company is generating profit for each share of stock, which is a favorable sign for investors. Despite this, the company’s actual revenue of $37.95 million fell short of the estimated $43.87 million, highlighting a gap in expected sales performance.
The Hansson family, key figures in NAT, have shown confidence in the company’s future. On June 2, 2025, Herbjorn Hansson, the Founder, Chairman, and CEO, purchased 100,000 shares at $2.70 each. This move solidifies the Hansson family’s position as the largest private shareholder group, now holding 9.4 million shares. Similarly, on May 30, 2025, Alexander Hansson, the Non-Executive Vice Chairman, acquired 100,000 shares at $2.60 each, increasing his total holdings to 4.65 million shares.
NAT’s financial metrics provide insight into its market valuation. The company has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 12.14, indicating how the market values its earnings. A price-to-sales ratio of 1.95 reflects the market’s valuation of its revenue. The enterprise value to sales ratio is 2.74, showing that the company is valued at over twice its sales when considering its enterprise value.
The company’s financial health is further highlighted by its enterprise value to operating cash flow ratio of 6.42, suggesting how the market values its cash flow generation. An earnings yield of 8.24% provides insight into the return on investment for shareholders. With a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.53, NAT maintains a moderate level of debt relative to equity. Additionally, a current ratio of 1.65 suggests that the company has a good level of liquidity to cover its short-term liabilities.
