Stock Evaluator: Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC)

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. NGVC

$32.06 -0.12 -0.37%
July 31, 2026 4:00:03 PM EST November 10, 2021 Volume: 82,022
After Hours: $120.37   0.15  |  0.12% November 10, 2021 7:59 PM EST Volume: 72,713
USD NYSE | DELAYED PRICE
SECTOR INDUSTRY
Consumer Staples Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail

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COMPANY SUMMARY
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, retails natural and organic groceries, and dietary supplements in the United States. The company’s stores offer natural and organic grocery products, such as organic produce; private label repackaged bulk products, including dried fruits, nuts, grains, granolas, teas, herbs, and spices, as well as peanut and almond butters; private label products comprising grocery staples, household products, bulk foods, and vitamins and dietary supplements, as well as organic eggs, organic flavored coffee, and organic mustard; dry, frozen, and canned groceries; meat and seafood products; dairy products, dairy substitutes, and eggs; prepared foods; bread and baked products; beverages; and beer, wine, and hard cider products. Its stores also provide name-brand supplements, as well as private label dietary supplements; body care products consisting of cosmetics, skin care, hair care, fragrance, and personal care products containing natural and organic ingredients; pet care and food products; household and general merchandise, including cleaning supplies, paper products, and dish and laundry soaps, as well as other common household products, such as diapers; and books and handouts. The company operates its retail stores under the Natural Grocers, Vitamin Cottage, Health Hotline, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage trademark, as well as Vitamin Cottage Natural Grocers and Health Hotline trademarks. The company also offers science-based nutrition education programs to help customers make informed health and nutrition choices. The company was formerly known as Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado.

Commentary & Analysis


Financial Summary

Share Statistics NGVC Industry
Median
Percentile
(All Stocks)
Market Cap (Mil) $738.7 $5,620.1 42%
Shares Out (Mil) 23.2 101.6 33%
Institutional Ownership 49.5% 50.0% 24%
Float (Mil) 10.6 191.6 20%
Beta 1.31 0.63 76%
Avg Daily Volume (000s) 108 150 36%
Price Change
(52-week)
(14.9%) 80.3% 34%
Growth NGVC Industry
Median
Percentile
(All Stocks)
Sales (5yr) 5.1% 6.4% 37%
Net Income (5yr) 18.3% 12.3% 70%
EPS (5yr) 17.6% 14.1% 63
Dividends (5yr) 11.4% 0.0% 70%
Cash Flow (5yr) (18.3%) (16.6%) 37%
Estimates Qtrly Current
Fiscal
Year
Next
Fiscal
Year
# of Estimates 2 2 2
Current EPS $0.520 $2.120 $2.310
Month Ago EPS $0.520 $2.120 $2.310
# Rev Up 0 1 0
# Rev Down 0 0 1
Three Months Ago EPS $0.500 $2.090 $2.230
Year/Year Chg (10.3%) 6.0% 41.0%
Financials NGVC Industry
Median
Percentile
(All Stocks)
Sales (TTM) (Mil) $1,338 $9,161 55%
Net Income (TTM) (Mil) $48 $209 55%
EPS (TTM) $2.096 $0.600 72%
Operating Cash Flow (TTM) (Mil) $62 $519 48%
Net Cash Flow (TTM) (Mil) ($1) $6 41%
Long-Term Debt (Q1) (Mil) $283 $966 53%
Enterprise Value (Q1) (Mil) $912 $6,174 40%
Valuation NGVC Industry
Median
Percentile
(All Stocks)
P/B 3.20 3.64 67%
P/E 15.4 22.5 37%
Dividend Yield 1.9% 0.0% 75%
PEG (5yr hist) 0.9 1.4 40%
Ratios NGVC Industry
Median
Percentile
(All Stocks)
Gross Margin 33.6% 24.4% 40%
Net Margin 3.6% 2.1% 44%
ROA 7.1% 4.1% 80%
ROE 22.7% 12.3% 83%
Liabilities to Assets 66.3% 69.4% 61%
F-Score 7 5 84%

Passing Stock Screens

As of 7/31/2026, from a list of 60 stock screening strategies, NGVC meetings the criteria of 2 screen:

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