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

MoatMap's StockRank for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC) is 61/100, with a Hold signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (61), Value (47), and Momentum (48) factor ranks across MoatMap's universe of 25,000+ stocks.

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

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC) has a Quality factor score of 61/100. 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 Hold, based on a StockRank of 61/100. 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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Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. · Consumer Defensive · United States · $633M · Avg Vol: $4M/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

13.6x

ROE

21.6%

D/E

1.3x

Dividend %

2.1%

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	1.4B	3.6%
EPS	0.94	1.02	1.49	2.02	29.0%	2.05	2.13	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%	322.7M	—	—	—
Equity	155.8M	170.8M	174.3M	212.4M	10.9%	—	—	—	—
Op CF	39.7M	64.6M	73.8M	55.3M	11.7%	70.7M	—	—	—
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)-13.0%

SMA 50SMA 200

$28.01

RSI (14)

56.2

52W High

$40.26

From 52W High

0.7%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

12.4%59.4

ROE

21.6%86.3

GP/Assets

67.1%92.2

Op. Margin

3.9%32.4

FCF/Assets

3.3%41.6

Piotroski

889.8

Int. Cover

23.4x63.3

D/E Ratio

1.35x13.4

Current Ratio

1.10x26.6

Value

P/E (TTM)

13.6x64.5

EV/EBITDA

9.9x50.3

P/FCF

28.5x30.2

P/B

2.7x31.0

P/S

0.5x74.6

Div Yield

2.1%34.5

Momentum

52W High %

70%30.9

RS 6M

3%74.9

SMA 50/200

1.09x81.2

EPS Rev 4W

0.0%28.3

EPS Rev 12W

0.0%44.1

EPS Improve

+13%31.4

Q Growth

-5%38.0

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$633M

P/E (Forward)

12.1x

Gross Margin

33.5%

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)	$633M	61	Hold
VLGEA	Village Super Market, Inc.	$652M	83	Strong Buy
WMK	Weis Markets, Inc.	$1.8B	59	Hold
IMKTA	Ingles Markets, Incorporated	$1.6B	69	Buy
YSWY	Yesway, Inc.	$766M	33	Sell
GO	Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.	$1.2B	35	Hold
DNUT	Krispy Kreme, Inc.	$602M	13	Strong Sell
SFM	Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.	$7.6B	53	Hold
ACI	Albertsons Companies, Inc.	$6.1B	31	Sell
KR	The Kroger Co.	$35.4B	40	Hold

Peer medians: ROE 9.2% · P/E 20.6x · Gross margin 35.5%

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

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC) has a MoatMap StockRank of 61/100 based on Quality (61/100), Value (47/100), and Momentum (48/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$28.01
Market Cap	$633M
P/E (TTM)	13.62
P/E (Forward)	12.09
Price/Book	2.69
Return on Equity	21.6%
Return on Invested Capital	12.4%
Debt/Equity	1.35x
Gross Margin	33.5%
Operating Margin	3.9%
Revenue Growth	1.8%
Dividend Yield	2.1%
Free Cash Flow	$22M

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 61/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (61), Value (47), and Momentum (48) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. have an economic moat?: Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC) has a Quality factor score of 61/100. 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 Hold, based on a StockRank of 61/100. 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).