Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc (NGVC)

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. is a U.S. consumer staples retailer focused on natural and organic groceries and dietary supplements. Through its stores, the company sells a broad mix of food and household items, including organic produce, bulk foods, dairy and dairy alternatives, meat and seafood, prepared foods, bakery items, beverages, and beer, wine, and hard cider. Its assortment also includes vitamins, supplements, body care items, pet care products, cleaning supplies, and other household merchandise. The company operates under the Natural Grocers, Vitamin Cottage, Health Hotline, and related trademarks, and it also provides science-based nutrition education programs to support customer decision-making. Founded in 1955 and headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. is listed on the NYSE as common stock under the symbol NGVC.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-NGVC
$30.54
1.5% Upside
Fair
$42.25
40.5% Upside
Undervalued
Great
1.9%
November 19, 2026
14.6x
2.9x
0.5x
693.2 M
998.4 M
31.2%
41.1%
3.6
27.5%
47.7%
Valuation • Fair Value

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc (NYSE-NGVC) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Review the available estimates for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc (NYSE-NGVC), including DCF Fair Value, Ben Graham Formula Value, DDM Fair Value, EPV Fair Value, Comps Fair Value.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$30.54

Estimated upside of 1.5% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$34.69

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$22.94

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$30.04

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

$27.13

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$27.12

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$42.25

Analysts imply upside of 40.5%.

How to read these valuation models

Use the 8 available valuation references for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc (NYSE-NGVC) as analytical inputs, not a standalone conclusion. Valuation methods can differ because they rely on different assumptions, time horizons and financial inputs; compare the estimates with the current price and the company’s financial quality.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc (NYSE-NGVC)

Review the profitability and growth indicators currently supported by the latest data.

Revenue

1.344 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

1.361 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

95.663 M

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

101.2 M

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc (NYSE-NGVC) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc (NYSE-NGVC)

Review the financial quality and risk indicators currently supported by the latest data.

Financial Health

Great

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

7

Relatively strong quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.79

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

3.6

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

47.7%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc (NYSE-NGVC). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc (NYSE-NGVC)

Track the upcoming dates and dividend metrics currently supported by the latest data.

Next Earnings Date

November 19, 2026

Days to Earnings

58

Dividend Yield

1.9%

Current income yield reference.

Payout Ratio

27.5%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc (NYSE-NGVC), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc (NYSE-NGVC) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc (NYSE-NGVC) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

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Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Sell

The 15-minute technical read for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc (NYSE-NGVC) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Sell

The 1-hour technical read for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc (NYSE-NGVC) is currently Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Buy

The daily technical read for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc (NYSE-NGVC) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Neutral

The weekly technical read for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc (NYSE-NGVC) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Neutral

The monthly technical read for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc (NYSE-NGVC) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc (NYSE-NGVC)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Strong Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc (NYSE-NGVC) has a Strong Buy consensus, with 4 buy, 0 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 4
Hold 0
Sell 0
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc (NYSE-NGVC) Stock FAQ

Data-supported answers about Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc (NYSE-NGVC), including explicit coverage status where a reliable valuation estimate is not currently available.

Fair Value
$30.54
Estimated upside 1.5%
Valuation Rating
Near Fair Value
Price is close to fair value
Analyst Target
$42.25
Implied upside 40.5%
Financial Health
Great
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc (NYSE-NGVC) is $30.54. This implies an estimated upside of 1.5% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock is trading close to its estimated fair value.

The available analyst price target for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc (NYSE-NGVC) is $42.25. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 40.5%.

The current financial health read for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc (NYSE-NGVC) is Great. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc (NYSE-NGVC) is November 19, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 1.9%.

The current P/E ratio listed for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc (NYSE-NGVC) is 14.6x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc is 693.2 M.

The current enterprise value listed for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc is 998.4 M. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc is NYSE-NGVC, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc (NYSE-NGVC) is listed on NYSE.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc is 31.2%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc is 41.1%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.