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NATURAL GROCERS BY VITAMIN C

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🏆 #2723 by market capEarnings Nov 18US Equity
$30.39▼ $0.31 (−1.01%)
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🏦Market Cap
$700M
Small Cap
📈Revenue Growth (YoY)
+7.2%
Slowing
📊Gross Margin
29.1%
Moderate
💵FCF Margin
4.3%
Moderate
⚖️P/S Ratio
0.5x
Cheap
Otter Score
76
Good

Trading Snapshot

Day Range
$30.26 – $30.98
52-Week Range
$23.47 – $41.14
Volume
$5.05B
Avg Volume
$3.85B
Shares Outstanding
23.0M
Next Earnings
Nov 1, 2026

Fundamentals Snapshot

Annual Revenue
$1.33B
Last Q Revenue
$335M
P/E Ratio
14.9
P/S Ratio
0.5x
EPS (TTM)
$2.07
Dividend Yield
1.95%
Dilution (1yr)
+0.4%

Why Investors Own NGVC

  • ✓High-growth profile — revenue up +32.1% YoY with expanding US Equity exposure.
  • ✓Healthy economics — 41% gross margin and 17% free-cash-flow margin.
  • ✓New products and segments could unlock additional revenue streams.
⚠️ Key Risks

Execution delays, intensifying competition, and valuation compression if growth decelerates.

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NATURAL GROCERS BY VITAMIN C

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Financial Trends
RevenueThe total money the company brought in from sales, before subtracting any costs.
$1.3B▲ +7.2% YoY
Gross MarginOf every $1 of sales, how much is left after the direct cost of making the product/service. Higher = more efficient.
29.9%▲ +1.7% YoY
Operating IncomeProfit from the core business after operating costs, but before interest and taxes. Negative means the core business isn’t profitable yet.
$62M▲ +32.0% YoY
Free Cash FlowCash left over after running the business and paying for equipment/capex. Negative means the company is burning cash.
$24M▼ −31.8% YoY
Shares OutstandingHow many shares exist. Rising means the company is issuing more shares, which dilutes (shrinks) each existing owner’s slice.
23.3M▲ +0.4% YoY
Net CashCash minus total debt. Positive = more cash than debt (financially strong); negative = more debt than cash (net debt).
−$302M▲ +$39M YoY
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About NATURAL GROCERS BY VITAMIN C

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC) operates as a retailer specializing in natural and organic food items and dietary supplements across the United States. Its stores provide an extensive array of natural and organic groceries, including fresh produce and bulk foods. The comprehensive grocery selection spans dry, frozen, and canned goods; fresh meats and seafood; dairy products and their plant-based alternatives; prepared foods; fresh bread and baked items; and a variety of beverages, including beer, wine, and hard cider. A significant portion of their inventory comprises private label products, offering a wide range of essentials such as pasta, sauces, canned goods (beans, vegetables), frozen items (vegetables, fruits, meals, pizza), baking mixes, plant-based butter, various oils, sweeteners (honey, maple syrup), coffee, chocolates, meats (bacon, jerky), snacks (popcorn, chips), and household staples like eggs, cheese, applesauce, water, paper products, and cleaning supplies. Beyond edible goods, Natural Grocers also stocks private label and brand-name dietary supplements; natural and organic body care items covering cosmetics, skincare, haircare, and personal care; pet care products and food; books and informational guides; and general household merchandise like cleaning supplies, soaps, and baby diapers. Operating under the "Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage" brand, the company had 162 stores spread across 20 states as of February 1, 2022. A key differentiator is its commitment to customer well-being, demonstrated through science-backed nutrition education programs designed to empower informed health and dietary choices. Established in 1955, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. is based in Lakewood, Colorado.

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Otter Score Breakdown

How it's scoredFive components, each rated 1–5★ and equally weighted (20%), averaged to a 0–100 score:💎 Quality — gross margin🚀 Growth — revenue YoY⚖️ Valuation — P/S ratio⚡ Momentum — 30-day price change💧 Dilution — 1-yr share issuance (buybacks score higher)
💎Quality★★★★★
🚀Growth★★★★★
⚖️Valuation★★★★★
⚡Momentum★★★★★
💧Dilution★★★★★
Overall Score
Good
76/100

Analyst Ratings

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Consensus
Buy
9 analysts
Strong Buy3
Buy5
Hold1
Sell0
Strong Sell0
Ratings as of Sep 2026

Latest News & Updates

PRNewsWire·13d ago

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PRNewsWire·21d ago

Celebrate Organic Month at Natural Grocers® With Exclusive Savings, Education, Freebies, Sweepstakes, and More

Customers can learn about the organic food movement, support regenerative farming, enjoy exclusive savings all month, and take advantage of special offers Sept. 17–19, 2026 LAKEWOOD, Colo.

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Natural Grocers® Launches On-Demand Delivery Nationwide Through DoorDash

Customers can now shop thousands of Natural Grocers products online for on-demand delivery from all 174 stores nationwide LAKEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers® , the nation's largest family-oper

PRNewsWire·Aug 27

Natural Grocers® Marks Organic Month With Nationwide Fundraiser for Rodale Institute

Customers can help support Rodale Institute's Farmer Training and Veteran Farmer Training programs while enjoying special savings, education and Organic Month events LAKEWOOD, Colo., Aug. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This Or