Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.
NGVCConsumer DefensiveNASDAQGrocery Stores · Last scanned Oct 26, 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. The $725.0M market capitalization puts NGVC squarely in small-cap range for its industry. 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
$725.0M
Beta
1.22
P/E (TTM)
15.35
P/E (Fwd)
13.54
EPS (TTM)
$2.05
EPS (Fwd)
$2.32
ROE
21.6%
ROA
5.7%
Cash
$17.5M
Total Debt
$322.7M
Free CF
$15.5M
52W Change
-20.8%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where NGVC stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, NGVC finished 2.55% above its 150-day moving average ($29.01) and 5.72% above its 200-day moving average ($28.14). 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 October 20, 2026 close, NGVC's RSI(14) was 42.0, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
On the balance sheet, NGVC has $17.5M in cash with $322.7M in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Free cash flow comes in at $15.5M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. ROE of 21.6% points to strong capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. 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.
Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing NGVC's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.