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

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC) is a Grocery Stores stock listed on NYSE and quoted in US Dollar.

NGVC

$27.93

+$0.69 (+2.53%)

Sep 4, 2026 · Market close

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NGVC Key Statistics

As of Sep 4, 2026
Trading
Open
$27.01
Previous Close
$27.24
Day's Range
26.98–27.95
52-Week Range
23.47–41.14
Volume
101.70K
BetaHow much the share price moves relative to the wider market. 1.0 moves in line with it; above 1.0 swings more, below 1.0 less.
1.25
Valuation
Market Cap
$643.67M
P/E Ratio
13.62
Forward P/EShare price divided by forecast earnings for the year ahead, rather than the year just past.
12.09
PEG RatioThe P/E ratio divided by the expected earnings growth rate. It puts a high P/E in the context of how fast profits are growing.
1.44
P/S ratioMarket value divided by annual revenue. Useful for companies that are not yet profitable, where a P/E cannot be calculated.
0.48
EPS (ttm)Profit attributable to each share over the last twelve months.
2.05
Financials (FY)
Revenue (FY)
$1.33B+7.19%
Net Income (FY)
$46.44M+36.86%
Profit marginThe share of revenue left as profit after all costs and taxes.
3.55%
Shares OutstandingThe total number of shares held by all investors. Market value is this figure multiplied by the share price.
23.05M
1-Year Return
−27.67%
Dividend and dates
Dividend
$0.60+2.20%
Ex-Dividend Date
August 17, 2026
Earnings Date
November 19, 2026
Avg Volume
137.13K

Only metrics the company reports are shown. Data provided by Yahoo Finance via yfinance. Updated daily.

NGVC Stock Return by Calendar Year

Calendar-year returns computed from daily closing prices. Partial years are shown muted and marked with an asterisk.

YearReturn
2026 (partial year)+12.71%
2025−36.07%
2024+152.51%
2023+91.83%
2022−34.02%
2021+6.24%
2020+62.34%
2019−35.12%
2018+71.67%
2017−24.89%
2016 (partial year)−5.71%

As of September 4, 2026.

NGVC Revenue and Earnings by Fiscal Year

FY ends September
Fiscal yearRevenueNet incomeNet margin
2025$1.33B$46.44M3.5%
2024$1.24B$33.94M2.7%
2023$1.14B$23.24M2.0%
2022$1.09B$21.37M2.0%
Fiscal yearRevenueGross profitOperating incomeNet incomeNet margin
2025$1.33B$397.88M$63.03M$46.44M3.5%
2024$1.24B$364.81M$48.70M$33.94M2.7%
2023$1.14B$326.93M$33.68M$23.24M2.0%
2022$1.09B$304.88M$31.26M$21.37M2.0%

Annual figures as reported, in the company's reporting currency. As of September 30, 2025.

NGVC Dividend History

$0.51+21.4% vs 2024

Dividends per share, 2025 · 4 payments

YearDividends per sharePaymentsChange
2026*$0.453—
2025$0.514+21.4%
2024$0.424−70.0%
2023$1.404+250.0%
YearDividends per sharePaymentsChange
2026 (partial year)$0.453—
2025$0.514+21.4%
2024$0.424−70.0%
2023$1.404+250.0%
2022$0.404+29.0%
2021$0.314−86.4%
2020$2.284+3157.1%
2019$0.071—

Most recent payment: $0.15 per share, ex-dividend August 17, 2026. Per-share amounts summed by calendar year from ex-dividend dates. Partial years are shown muted and marked with an asterisk.

NGVC Valuation vs Grocery Stores Median

Median of 18 stocks
MetricNGVCGrocery Stores medianvs median
P/E13.6219.1929% below
P/S ratio0.480.2871% above
Profit margin3.55%1.94%1.6 pts above

Medians across 18 Grocery Stores stocks that report the metric. Medians, not averages, so one outlier cannot move them. As of September 4, 2026.

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Analysis

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Company Overview

The market values Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC) at $643.67M. It is classified in the Grocery Stores industry, within the Consumer Defensive sector. Headcount on file is 3,455.

NGVC last closed at $27.93 on September 4, 2026. That is +$0.69 (+2.53%) against the previous close. The 52-week range on file runs from $23.47 to $41.14. The latest close sits 19% above that 52-week low.

Financial Health

The most recent full year on file, fiscal 2025, shows revenue of $1.33B. Against the prior fiscal year total of $1.24B, that is a change of +7.19%. The same year closed with net income of $46.44M. That is +36.86% against the prior fiscal year. The reported profit margin is 3.55%. That is 1.6 percentage points above the Grocery Stores median of 1.94%. Trailing earnings per share are 2.05.

Across the 4 fiscal years on file, revenue moves from $1.09B in 2022 to $1.33B in 2025. Of those 4 years, 4 report positive net income.

Valuation Assessment

The trailing P/E ratio stands at 13.62. That is 29.01% below the Grocery Stores median of 19.19. On forward earnings the ratio is 12.09. The PEG ratio, which sets the P/E against expected earnings growth, reads 1.44. Measured against sales, the shares trade at 0.48 times revenue. On price-to-sales that is 71.27% above the Grocery Stores median of 0.28. The medians here are taken across 18 Grocery Stores companies that report the metric.

The trailing one-year price return is −27.67%. Measured over 10 years, that is +12.55% a year compounded. Beta against the wider market is reported at 1.25. Annualized volatility over the trailing 10 years is 55.88%.

Growth & Income

NGVC pays a dividend yielding 2.2%. At the indicated rate that is $0.60 a share a year. The ex-dividend date on file is August 17, 2026. Dividends are recorded for 8 calendar years; 2026 shows 3 payments totalling $0.45 a share. The year before, 2025, totalled $0.51 a share.

The strongest complete calendar year on file is 2024 at +152.51%; the weakest is 2025 at −36.07%. Of the 9 complete calendar years on file, 5 finished higher. 2026 is still running; the price is +12.71% year to date.

Peer Comparison

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC) operates in the Grocery Stores industry. Here is how it compares to its closest peers by market capitalization:

Company Ticker Market Cap P/E Ratio
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. NGVC $643.67M 13.6
Loblaw Companies Limited L.TO $73.16B 28.0
George Weston Limited WN.TO $37.77B 42.4
The Kroger Co. KR $35.90B 34.3

The Grocery Stores industry average P/E ratio is 19.2x. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. trades at a P/E of 13.6.

Every figure above is read from this page's own data on each nightly rebuild. Informational only, not financial advice. As of September 4, 2026.

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About Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.

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.

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