What is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.'s (NGVC) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC) is 66/100, with a Buy signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (60), Value (40), and Momentum (60) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. have an economic moat?

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC) has a Quality factor score of 60/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 66/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. in?

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Grocery Stores industry (United States).

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BUY

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. · Consumer Defensive · United States · $691M · Avg Vol: $4M/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

15.1x

ROE

22.7%

D/E

1.4x

Dividend %

1.6%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. is a specialty retailer of natural and organic groceries, dietary supplements, and body care products. The company maintains a distinct competitive position by enforcing strict product standards, including selling only 100% USDA-certified organic produce and pasture-raised dairy. It operates as a highly differentiated, niche grocery chain with a strong regional presence in the Western and Midwestern United States.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM	2026E	2027E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	1.1B	1.1B	1.2B	1.3B	6.9%	1.3B	1.4B	1.5B	4.9%
EPS	0.94	1.02	1.49	2.02	29.0%	2.08	2.14	2.33	7.5%
Shares	22.7M	22.7M	22.9M	23.0M	+1.2%	23.0M	—	—	—
Debt	393.4M	370.2M	346.5M	332.0M	-5.5%	324.5M	—	—	—
Equity	155.8M	170.8M	174.3M	212.4M	10.9%	—	—	—	—
Op CF	39.7M	64.6M	73.8M	55.3M	11.7%	62.4M	—	—	—
Inv CF	-31.1M	-38.0M	-38.6M	-31.0M	—	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	-20.2M	-20.4M	-44.6M	-16.1M	—	—	—	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)+7.9%

SMA 50SMA 200

$32.98

RSI (14)

49.9

52W High

$45.10

From 52W High

0.7%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

12.1%61.2

ROE

22.7%86.6

GP/Assets

67.1%90.9

Op. Margin

5.4%43.1

FCF/Assets

2.4%33.9

Piotroski

889.0

Int. Cover

20.2x59.7

D/E Ratio

1.41x13.9

Current Ratio

1.05x25.5

Value

P/E (TTM)

15.1x60.9

EV/EBITDA

10.5x44.2

P/FCF

43.3x18.2

P/B

3.1x23.2

P/S

0.5x71.4

Div Yield

1.6%21.3

Momentum

52W High %

73%35.0

RS 6M

19%89.0

SMA 50/200

1.08x83.7

EPS Rev 4W

0.0%82.3

EPS Rev 12W

—N/A

EPS Improve

+11%28.3

Q Growth

3%43.2

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$691M

P/E (Forward)

13.6x

Gross Margin

33.6%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Defensive, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of NGVC are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
NGVC	Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.(you)	$691M	66	BUY
VLGEA	Village Super Market, Inc.	$631M	90	STRONG BUY
WMK	Weis Markets, Inc.	$1.8B	80	STRONG BUY
IMKTA	Ingles Markets, Incorporated	$1.6B	86	STRONG BUY
GO	Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.	$891M	19	STRONG SELL
SFM	Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.	$7.0B	72	BUY
YSWY	Yesway, Inc.	$1.2B	25	SELL
DNUT	Krispy Kreme, Inc.	$543M	14	STRONG SELL
ACI	Albertsons Companies, Inc.	$5.4B	43	HOLD
KR	The Kroger Co.	$34.8B	55	HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 12.3% · P/E 21.6x · Gross margin 35.0%

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC) — Stock Score Summary

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC) has a MoatMap StockRank of 66/100 based on Quality (60/100), Value (40/100), and Momentum (60/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$32.98
Market Cap	$691M
P/E (TTM)	15.08
P/E (Forward)	13.58
Price/Book	3.13
Return on Equity	22.7%
Return on Invested Capital	12.1%
Debt/Equity	1.41x
Gross Margin	33.6%
Operating Margin	5.4%
Revenue Growth	0.5%
Dividend Yield	1.6%
Free Cash Flow	$16M

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. operates in the Grocery Stores industry, part of the Consumer Defensive sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.’s (NGVC) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC) is 66/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (60), Value (40), and Momentum (60) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. have an economic moat?: Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC) has a Quality factor score of 60/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 66/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. in?: Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Grocery Stores industry (United States).