Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.
NGVCConsumer DefensiveNASDAQGrocery Stores · Last scanned Sep 8, 2026
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Daily timeframeNatural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, retails natural and organic groceries, and dietary supplements in the United States. With a market capitalization of $643.7M, it sits in small-cap territory. 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.
Market Cap
$643.7M
Beta
1.25
P/E (TTM)
13.62
P/E (Fwd)
12.09
EPS (TTM)
$2.05
EPS (Fwd)
$2.31
ROE
21.6%
ROA
5.7%
Cash
$17.5M
Total Debt
$322.7M
Free CF
$15.5M
52W Change
-23.1%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where NGVC stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 2, 2026 close, NGVC finished 2.17% below its 150-day moving average ($28.16) and 0.36% below its 200-day moving average ($27.65). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is NGVC overbought or oversold?
At the September 2, 2026 close, NGVC's RSI(14) was 53.5, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
The company holds $17.5M in cash, though total debt stands at $322.7M. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. The company generates $15.5M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. Return on equity stands at 21.6%, which is strong for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 5.7% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has grown from $1.09B (2022) to $1.33B (2025), reflecting a 22% increase over the period.
The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.'s trajectory.