NGVC
Consumer DefensiveNatural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.
$24.68
$-0.02 (-0.08%)
Jan 5, 2026
Price History (1Y)
Analysis
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. operates in the Grocery Stores industry within the Consumer Defensive sector. The company has a significant scale, with a market capitalization of $568.46 million and annual revenue of $1.33 billion. Additionally, Natural Grocers employs 3,455 individuals. The company's financial health is characterized by relatively low profitability margins, with gross margin standing at 33.8%, operating margin at 4.6%, and profit margin at 3.5%. Returns on equity (ROE) and assets (ROA) are more substantial, at 24.0% and 5.9%, respectively. The company's balance sheet shows a considerable debt load, with debt-to-equity ratio at 156.32, but also a significant cash position of $17.12 million. In terms of valuation context, Natural Grocers' price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 12.34, indicating a relatively reasonable valuation compared to its growth prospects. The company has achieved revenue growth of 4.2% year-over-year and earnings growth of 30.7%. Dividend information is available, with a dividend yield of 243.0%, although the payout ratio is relatively modest at 24.0%.
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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.
Visit website →Key Statistics
- Market Cap
- $568.46M
- P/E Ratio
- 12.34
- 52-Week High
- $61.22
- 52-Week Low
- $24.00
- Avg Volume
- 279.59K
- Beta
- 1.25
- Dividend Yield
- 243.00%
Company Info
- Industry
- Grocery Stores
- Exchange
- NYQ
- Country
- United States
- Employees
- 3,455