Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.
NGVCConsumer DefensiveNASDAQGrocery Stores
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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 $754.1M, 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
$754.1M
Beta
1.28
P/E (TTM)
15.81
P/E (Fwd)
14.17
EPS (TTM)
$2.07
EPS (Fwd)
$2.31
ROE
22.7%
ROA
5.9%
Cash
$20.7M
Total Debt
$324.5M
Free CF
$16.0M
52W Change
-17.0%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The company holds $20.7M in cash, though total debt stands at $324.5M. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Annual free cash flow of $16.0M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. Return on equity stands at 22.7%, which is strong for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 5.9% 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. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing NGVC.