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NGVCNatural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.
$28.61$659M
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Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.

NGVC
NYSE · Grocery Stores
$28.61
At close - Nov 6, 4:00 PM EST - USD
Market Cap$659M
P/E14.0x
52W High$34.59
Volume91.54K
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q3

Margin Resilience Amidst Decelerating Growth and Leverage

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC) presents a fundamentally sound but decelerating growth profile. Revenue growth has slowed to 1.8% year-over-year in Q3 2026, yet gross margins remain resilient at 29.3%, supported by a strengthening balance sheet as equity expanded 49.6% over ten quarters to $239.4M and…

GrowthDecelerating
ProfitabilityStable
ValuationAttractive
TechnicalsWeak
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MARKET ACTION

NGVC price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

11/12 Beats

EPS beat 11 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

-56% Peers

P/E is 56% below peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 61 · Avg

Average momentum (RS Rating: 61)

04

Weak Trend

Below 200DMA

Price < 200DMA

Next CatalystConfirmed earnings · Nov 19

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 11/8/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
NGVC+17.65%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+7.63%
1-Year Return
NGVC-6.68%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+9.69%
3-Year Return
NGVC+139.15%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+64.86%
5-Year Return
NGVC+149.53%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+53.35%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/EMedian
14.0x
Forward P/EExpansion
13.6x
EV/EBITDA0th %ile
10.1x
FCF YieldCash Flow
8.7%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
14.0x
12.7x
60th· Fair
EV/EBITDA
10.1x
10.9x
0th· Low
Price/FCF
11.5x
19.5x
40th· Fair
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
No DCF Model AvailableIntrinsic value modeling is not supported for this equity.

Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue FY25
$1.33B+7.2% YoY
Net income FY25
$46M+36.9% YoY
Free cash flow FY25
$24M-31.8% YoY
Operating margin FY25
4.7%+0.9 pts YoY
ROIC (FY25)8.9%
Avg ROIC 5Y5.5%
ROE (TTM)21.1%
Piotroski Score8 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate11/12 (92%)
Revenue Beat Rate6/12 (55%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
Aug 6, 2026
$0.48-7.7%
vs $0.52
$335M-3.6%
vs $347M
Q2 2026
May 7, 2026
$0.62+10.9%
vs $0.56
$337M-3.1%
vs $348M
Q1 2026
Feb 5, 2026
$0.49+6.5%
vs $0.46
$336M+0.0%
vs $336M
Q4 2025
Nov 20, 2025
$0.51+10.9%
vs $0.46
$336M-3.4%
vs $348M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

4 Stories
PRNewsWire·Oct 27, 2026
Natural Grocers® Celebrates Nevada Day with a Special Gift and Savings October 30-November 1, 2026

LAKEWOOD, Colo., Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers®, the leading family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer in the U.S., invites customers to its annual Nevada Day event, October 30 through November 1 at its four Nevada stores.

PRNewsWire·Oct 8, 2026
Natural Grocers® to Donate 1% of Sales on World Food Day to The Cornucopia Institute for Second Consecutive Year

Campaign aims to raise more than $45,000 on Oct. 16, 2026, in support of organic integrity LAKEWOOD, Colo., Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of World Food Day on Oct. 16, Natural Grocers®, the nation's leading family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer, will once again host a one-day, in-store fundraising campaign benefiting The Cornucopia Institute.

PRNewsWire·Oct 1, 2026
Celebrate Autumnfest With Natural Grocers®, Oct. 8-10, 2026

Exclusive savings of up to 51% off for power® members, plus free samples and a chance to win $500 in groceries for all customers LAKEWOOD, Colo., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Crisp air, colorful leaves and cozy seasonal traditions are back, and so is Natural Grocers®' fourth annual Autumnfest celebration.

PRNewsWire·Sep 16, 2026
Natural Grocers® Opens Its Doors in Appleton, Wisconsin, With a Grand Opening Celebration on September 30, 2026

Customers will enjoy unbeatable savings, exciting giveaways, sweepstakes, samples and more LAKEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers®, the leading family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer in the U.S., announces the opening of a new store in Appleton, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

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04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark NGVC against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
NGVC logoNGVCNatural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.Current
$28.61$659.2M13.977.19%3.55%21.11%1.65%
SFM logoSFMSprouts Farmers Market, Inc.
$49.10$4.58B9.2714.08%5.45%33.82%—
HAIN logoHAINThe Hain Celestial Group, Inc.
$0.15$13.48M-0.04-13.23%-22.53%-106.47%—
KR logoKRThe Kroger Co.
$67.70$41.74B37.940.35%0.73%17.15%2%
ACI logoACIAlbertsons Companies, Inc.
$12.79$6.26B-121.693.46%-0.06%-2.78%4.61%
WMT logoWMTWalmart Inc.
$125.52$1T45.364.73%3%21.32%0.75%

Compare NGVC vs Peers

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs SFM

Most directly comparable listed peer for NGVC.

Scale Benchmark

vs WMT

Larger-name benchmark to compare NGVC against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs SFM, HAIN, KR, ACI

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

NGVC SEC Filings & Documents

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Aug 6, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 7, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Mar 10, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

4
FY 2025

Dec 11, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Dec 12, 2024·SEC

FY 2023

Dec 7, 2023·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Aug 6, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

May 7, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

Feb 5, 2026·SEC

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NGVC Frequently Asked Questions

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.'s revenue?

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC) reported $1.34B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $1.33B in fiscal year 2025. That is 487% more than the $226.9M of fiscal year 2010.

How fast is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. growing?

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC) grew revenue by 2.0% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.

Is NGVC profitable?

Yes. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC) earned $47.6M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 3.5% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does NGVC pay dividends?

Yes. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC) pays a dividend that yields 1.65% at the current price, a moderate yield.

What is NGVC's return on equity?

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC) had a return on equity (ROE) of 21.1% over the trailing twelve months. That is well above the market's typical 10-15%.

What is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.'s free cash flow?

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC) generated $57.1M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.

What if you invested $1,000 in NGVC back in 2010?

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