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Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc

Grocery Stores
Consumer Defensive

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Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc Stock Price

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Today's Low:
$12.65
Today's High:
$13.41
Open Price:
$13.41
52W Low:
$7.7987
52W High:
$13.6926
Prev. Close:
$13.43
Volume:
44995

Company Statistics

Market Cap.:
$305.37 million
Book Value:
7.342
Revenue TTM:
$1.12 billion
Operating Margin TTM:
2.8%
Gross Profit TTM:
$353.71 million
Profit Margin:
1.74%
Return on Assets TTM:
2.96%
Return on Equity TTM:
12.1%

Company Profile

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc had its IPO on 2012-07-25 under the ticker symbol NGVC.

The company operates in the Consumer Defensive sector and Grocery Stores industry. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc has a staff strength of 3,235 employees.

Stock update

Shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc opened at $13.41 at the start of the last trading session i.e. 2023-09-12.

The stocks traded within a range of $12.65 - $13.41, and closed at $12.73.

This is a -5.21% slip from the previous day's closing price.

A total volume of 44,995 shares were traded at the close of the day’s session.

In the last one week, shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc have increased by +2.25%.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc's Key Ratios

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc has a market cap of $305.37 million, indicating a price to book ratio of 1.4037 and a price to sales ratio of 0.1897.

In the last 12-months Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc’s revenue was $1.12 billion with a gross profit of $353.71 million and an EBITDA of $60.25 million. The EBITDA ratio measures Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc's overall financial performance and is widely used to measure its profitability.

In the trailing 12-month period, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc’s operating margin was 2.8% while its return on assets stood at 2.96% with a return of equity of 12.1%.

In Q2, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc’s quarterly earnings growth was a positive 82.4% while revenue growth was a positive 5.8%.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc’s PE and PEG Ratio

Forward PE
0
Trailing PE
15.8
PEG
6.47

Its diluted EPS in the last 12-months stands at $0.85 per share while it has a forward price to earnings multiple of 0 and a PEG multiple of 6.47. A low price to earnings ratio can mean the stock is attractively valued while a high ratio suggests the stock may be overvalued.

The PEG on the other hand provides a broader view compared to the P/E ratio and gives greater insight into Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc’s profitability.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc stock is trading at a EV to sales ratio of 0.5507 and a EV to EBITDA ratio of 10.3349. Its price to sales ratio in the trailing 12-months stood at 0.1897.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc stock pays annual dividends of $0.4 per share, indicating a yield of 2.98% and a payout ratio of 47.06%.

Balance sheet and cash flow metrics

Total Assets
$656.10 million
Total Liabilities
$135.83 million
Operating Cash Flow
$-6533000.00
Capital Expenditure
$6.54 million
Dividend Payout Ratio
47.06%

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc ended 2024 with $656.10 million in total assets and $0 in total liabilities. Its intangible assets were valued at $656.10 million while shareholder equity stood at $166.94 million.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc ended 2024 with $16.13 million in deferred long-term liabilities, $135.83 million in other current liabilities, 23000.00 in common stock, $108.26 million in retained earnings and $5.20 million in goodwill. Its cash balance stood at $8.58 million and cash and short-term investments were $8.58 million. The company’s total short-term debt was $40,141,000 while long-term debt stood at $7.94 million.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc’s total current assets stands at $140.23 million while long-term investments were $0 and short-term investments were $0. Its net receivables were $8.87 million compared to accounts payable of $72.76 million and inventory worth $116.71 million.

In 2024, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc's operating cash flow was $-6533000.00 while its capital expenditure stood at $6.54 million.

Comparatively, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc paid $0.47 in dividends in 2024.

Other key metrics

Current Trading Price
$12.73
52-Week High
$13.6926
52-Week Low
$7.7987
Analyst Target Price
$12.5

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc stock is currently trading at $12.73 per share. It touched a 52-week high of $13.6926 and a 52-week low of $13.6926. Analysts tracking the stock have a 12-month average target price of $12.5.

Its 50-day moving average was $12.64 and 200-day moving average was $10.96 The short ratio stood at 2.02 indicating a short percent outstanding of 0%.

Around 5324.9% of the company’s stock are held by insiders while 3138.7% are held by institutions.

Frequently Asked Questions About Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc

The stock symbol (also called stock or share ticker) of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc is NGVC

The IPO of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc took place on 2012-07-25

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About

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; bulk food products; private label products comprising pasta, pasta sauce, ketchup, canned beans and vegetables, frozen vegetables, frozen fruits, frozen meals, frozen pizza, bread, baking mixes, plant based butter, olive and coconut oil, coconut milk, honey, maple syrup, preserves, chocolate, coffee, bacon, beef jerky, canned seafood, popcorn, tortilla chips, taco shells, eggs, cheese, apple sauce, apple cider vinegar, spring water, paper products, cleaning products, and other products; 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 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; books and handouts; and household and general merchandise, including cleaning supplies, paper products, and dish and laundry soaps, as well as other common household products, such as diapers. The company operates its retail stores under the Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage trademark. The company also offers science-based nutrition education programs to help customers make informed health and nutrition choices. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado.

Address

12612 West Alameda Parkway, Lakewood, CO, United States, 80228