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Nordic American Tankers Limited (NAT) Stock Analysis

SellVALUE-TRAP 2/5Moderate Confidence

Energy · Oil & Gas Midstream

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $5.55 — A.R:R is negative (-0.9) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Consecutive earnings misses (4).

Nordic American Tankers Limited, a tanker company, owns, operates, and charters double-hull tankers in Bermuda and internationally. As of December 31, 2024, the company fleet consisted of 20 Suezmax crude oil tankers. Nordic American Tankers Limited was incorporated in 1995 and... Read more

$5.55+11.8% A.UpsideScore 5.0/10#37 of 41 Oil & Gas Midstream
Stop $5.17Target $6.21(resistance)A.R:R -0.9:1
Analyst target$6.00+8.1%2 analysts
$6.21our TP
$5.55price
$6.00mean
$5
$8

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $5.55 — A.R:R is negative (-0.9) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Consecutive earnings misses (4). Chart setup: No recognized chart pattern (not a breakout, bounce, continuation, recovery, falling knife, or range) — technicals mixed. Score 5.0/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 5/7 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, earnings proximity 27d clear, semi cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: aggressive.

Thesis

Rewards
Positive news sentiment (+1.00)
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Consecutive earnings misses (4)
Weak overall score: 5.0/10

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)92.2
P/E (Fwd)17.6
Mkt Cap$1.2B
EV/EBITDA17.7
Profit Mgn6.7%
ROE2.6%
Rev Growth-65.6%
Beta-0.50
Dividend8.50%
Rating analysts8

Quality Signals

Piotroski F7/9

Options Flow

P/C0.26bullish
IV50%normal

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Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker

Ranks in the bottom of its industry peers on the composite signal. Better names in the same sector exist.static

Growth Rank
0.0
Value Rank
0.7
Quality Rank
1.2
GatesA.R:R -0.9=NEGATIVEMomentum 4.8<5.5 (soft — BUY_NOW allowed but watch)Momentum 4.8>=4.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsEARNINGS PROXIMITY 27d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
45 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $5.30Resistance $6.34

Price Targets

$5
$6
A.Upside+11.9%
A.R:R-0.9:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeCautious

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-8.2% upside)
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

M
M
M
M
0/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-05-28 (27d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is NAT stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $5.55 — A.R:R is negative (-0.9) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Consecutive earnings misses (4). Chart setup: No recognized chart pattern (not a breakout, bounce, continuation, recovery, falling knife, or range) — technicals mixed. Prior stop was $5.17. Score 5.0/10, moderate confidence.

What is the NAT stock price target?

Take-profit target: $6.21 (+11.8% upside). Prior stop was $5.17. Stop-loss: $5.17.

What are the risks of investing in NAT?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Consecutive earnings misses (4); Weak overall score: 5.0/10.

Is NAT overvalued or undervalued?

Nordic American Tankers Limited trades at a P/E of 92.2 (forward 17.6). TrendMatrix value score: 6.1/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about NAT?

8 analysts cover NAT with a consensus score of 3.9/5. Average price target: $6.

What does Nordic American Tankers Limited do?Nordic American Tankers Limited, a tanker company, owns, operates, and charters double-hull tankers in Bermuda and...

Nordic American Tankers Limited, a tanker company, owns, operates, and charters double-hull tankers in Bermuda and internationally. As of December 31, 2024, the company fleet consisted of 20 Suezmax crude oil tankers. Nordic American Tankers Limited was incorporated in 1995 and is based in Hamilton, Bermuda.

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