Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC), Discounted Cash Flow Valuation

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC) Profile

US | Consumer Defensive | Grocery Stores | NYSE
47.76 0.05 (0.10%)
Real-Time Price (USD)
Market Cap A valuation method that multiplies the price of a company's shares by the total number of outstanding shares.
1.1B
Revenue (ttm) The total amount of income generated by the sale of goods or services related to the company's primary operations.
1.27B
Net Income (ttm) The company's earnings for a period net of operating costs, taxes and interest.
36.12M
Shares Out Total number of common shares outstanding as of the latest date disclosed in a financial filing.
23.17M
EPS (ttm) Company's net earnings or losses from continuing operations on a per diluted share basis.
1.57
PE Ratio The price-to-earnings (PE) ratio is the ratio between a company's stock price and earnings per share. It measures the price of a stock relative to its profits.
19.93
Dividend Yield Measures the cash returned to shareholders by a firm as a percentage of the price they pay for each share of stock.
4.71%
Exchange Name of stock exchange where the trading item trades.
NYSE
Avg Volume The average number of shares traded each day over the past 30 days.
165.82K
Open The opening trade price over the trading day.
47.69
Previous Close The last closing price.
47.71
Beta A ratio that measures the risk or volatility of a company's share price in comparison to the market as a whole.
1.56
1 day delta The range between the high and low prices over the past day.
46.6-47.95
52 weeks The range between the high and low prices over the past 52 weeks.
15.82-50.91

Total Valuation

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. has a market cap or net worth of 1.1B. The enterprise value is 1.43B.
Market Cap (ttm) Market Capitalization
A valuation method that multiplies the price of a company's shares by the total number of outstanding shares.
1.1B
Enterprise Value (ttm) Enterprise Value
Enterprise value measures the total value of a company's outstanding shares, adjusted for debt and levels of cash and short-term investments.
Enterprise Value = Market Cap + Total Debt - Cash & Equivalents - Short-Term Investments
1.43B

Valuation Ratios

The trailing PE ratio is 30.29. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.'s PEG ratio is 5.01.
PE Ratio (ttm) PE Ratio
The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is a valuation metric that shows how expensive a stock is relative to earnings.
PE Ratio = Stock Price / Earnings Per Share
30.29
PS Ratio (ttm) PS Ratio
The price-to-sales (P/S) ratio is a commonly used valuation metric. It shows how expensive a stock is compared to revenue.
PS Ratio = Market Capitalization / Revenue
0.86
PB Ratio (ttm) PB Ratio
The price-to-book (P/B) ratio measures a stock's price relative to book value. Book value is also called Shareholders' equity.
PB Ratio = Market Capitalization / Shareholders' Equity
6.01
P/FCF Ratio (ttm) P/FCF Ratio
The price to free cash flow (P/FCF) ratio is similar to the P/E ratio, except it uses free cash flow instead of accounting earnings.
P/FCF Ratio = Market Capitalization / Free Cash Flow
33.2
PEG Ratio (ttm) PEG Ratio
The price/earnings to growth (PEG) ratio is calculated by dividing a company's PE ratio by its expected earnings growth.
PEG Ratio = PE Ratio / Expected Earnings Growth
5.01

Enterprise Valuation

The stock's EV/EBITDA ratio is 21.48, with a EV/FCF ratio of 43.27.
EV / Sales (ttm) EV / Sales Ratio
The enterprise value to sales (EV/Sales) ratio is similar to the price-to-sales ratio, but the price is adjusted for the company's debt and cash levels.
EV/Sales Ratio = Enterprise Value / Revenue
1.12
EV / EBITDA (ttm) EV / EBIT Ratio
The EV/EBITDA ratio measures a company's valuation relative to its EBITDA, or Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization.
EV/EBITDA Ratio = Enterprise Value / EBITDA
21.48
EV / EBIT (ttm) EV/EBIT Ratio
The EV/EBIT is a valuation metric that measures a company's price relative to EBIT, or Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.
EV/EBIT Ratio = Enterprise Value / EBIT
23.86
EV / FCF (ttm) EV/FCF Ratio
The enterprise value to free cash flow (EV/FCF) ratio is similar to the price to free cash flow ratio, except the price is adjusted for the company's cash and debt.
EV/FCF Ratio = Enterprise Value / Free Cash Flow
43.27

Financial Efficiency

Return on equity (ROE) is 21.12% and return on invested capital (ROIC) is 7.43%.
Return on Equity (ROE) (ttm) Return on Equity (ROE)
Return on equity (ROE) is a profitability metric that shows how efficient a company is at using its equity (or "net" assets) to generate profits. It is calculated by dividing the company's net income by the average shareholders' equity over the past 12 months.
ROE = (Net Income / Average Shareholders' Equity) * 100%
21.12%
Return on Assets (ROA) (ttm) Return on Assets (ROA)
Return on assets (ROA) is a metric that measures how much profit a company is able to generate using its assets. It is calculated by dividing net income by the average total assets for the past 12 months.
ROA = (Net Income / Average Total Assets) * 100%
5.57%
Return on Capital (ROIC) (ttm) Return on Capital (ROIC)
Return on invested capital (ROIC) measures how effective a company is at investing its capital in order to increase profits. It is calculated by dividing the EBIT (Earnings Before Interest & Taxes) by the average invested capital in the previous year.
ROIC = (EBIT / Average Invested Capital) * 100%
7.43%
Asset Turnover Asset Turnover
The asset turnover ratio measures the amount of sales relative to a company's assets. It indicates how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate revenue.
Asset Turnover Ratio = Revenue / Average Assets
1.89
Inventory Turnover (ttm) Inventory Turnover
The inventory turnover ratio measures how many times inventory has been sold and replaced during a time period.
Inventory Turnover Ratio = Cost of Revenue / Average Inventory
7.47

Margins

Trailing 12 months gross margin is 28.32%, with operating and profit margins of 3.95% and 2.84%.
Gross Margin (ttm) Gross Margin
Gross margin is the percentage of revenue left as gross profits, after subtracting cost of goods sold from the revenue.
Gross Margin = (Gross Profit / Revenue) * 100%
28.32%
Operating Margin (ttm) Operating Margin
Operating margin is the percentage of revenue left as operating income, after subtracting cost of revenue and all operating expenses from the revenue.
Operating Margin = (Operating Income / Revenue) * 100%
3.95%
Pretax Margin (ttm) Pretax Margin
Pretax margin is the percentage of revenue left as profits before subtracting taxes.
Pretax Margin = (Pretax Income / Revenue) * 100%
3.57%
Profit Margin (ttm) Profit Margin
Profit margin is the percentage of revenue left as net income, or profits, after subtracting all costs and expenses from the revenue.
Profit Margin = (Net Income / Revenue) * 100%
2.84%
EBITDA Margin (ttm) EBITDA Margin
EBITDA margin is the percentage of revenue left as EBITDA, after subtracting all expenses except interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization from revenue.
EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) * 100%
5.23%

Income Statement

In the last 12 months, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. had revenue of 1.27B and earned 36.12M in profits. Earnings per share (EPS) was 1.57.
Revenue (ttm) Revenue
Revenue is the amount of money a company receives from its main business activities, such as sales of products or services. Revenue is also called sales.
1.27B
Gross Profit (ttm) Gross Profit
Gross profit is a company’s profit after subtracting the costs directly linked to making and delivering its products and services.
Gross Profit = Revenue - Cost of Revenue
359.73M
Operating Income (ttm) Operating Income
Operating income is the amount of profit in a company after paying for all the expenses related to its core operations.
Operating Income = Revenue - Cost of Revenue - Operating Expenses
50.21M
Pretax Income (ttm) Pretax Income
Pretax income is a company's profits before accounting for income taxes.
Pretax Income = Net Income + Income Taxes
45.32M
Net Income (ttm) Net Income
Net income is a company's accounting profits after subtracting all costs and expenses from the revenue. It is also called earnings, profits or "the bottom line"
Net Income = Revenue - All Expenses
36.12M
EBITDA (ttm) EBITDA
EBITDA stands for "Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization." It is a commonly used measure of profitability.
EBITDA = Net Income + Interest + Taxes + Depreciation and Amortization
66.44M
EBIT (ttm) EBIT
EBIT stands for "Earnings Before Interest and Taxes" and is a commonly used measure of earnings or profits. It is similar to operating income.
EBIT = Net Income + Interest + Taxes
50.89M
Earnings Per Share (EPS) (ttm) EPS (Diluted)
Earnings per share is the portion of a company's profit that is allocated to each individual stock. Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing net income by "diluted" shares outstanding.
Diluted EPS = Net Income / Shares Outstanding (Diluted)
1.57

Financial Position

The company has a trailing 12 months (ttm) current ratio of 0.96, with a ttm Debt / Equity ratio of 1.86.
Current Ratio (ttm) Current Ratio
The current ratio is used to measure a company's short-term liquidity. A low number can indicate that a company will have trouble paying its upcoming liabilities.
Current Ratio = Current Assets / Current Liabilities
0.96
Quick Ratio (ttm) Quick Ratio
The quick ratio measure a company's short-term liquidity. A low number indicates that the company may have trouble paying its upcoming financial obligations.
Quick Ratio = (Cash + Short-Term Investments + Accounts Receivable) / Current Liabilities
0.15
Debt / Equity (ttm) Debt / Equity Ratio
The debt-to-equity ratio measures a company's debt levels relative to its shareholders' equity or book value. A high ratio implies that a company has a lot of debt.
Debt / Equity Ratio = Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity
1.86
Debt / EBIT (ttm) Debt / EBIT Ratio
The debt-to-EBIT ratio is a company's debt levels relative to its trailing twelve-month EBIT. A high ratio implies that debt is high relative to the company's earnings.
Debt / EBIT Ratio = Total Debt / EBIT (ttm)
0.9

Dividends & Yields

This stock pays an annual dividend of 0.44, which amounts to a dividend yield of 0.92%.
Dividend Per Share (ttm) Dividend Per Share
Total amount paid to each outstanding share in dividends during the period.
0.44
Dividend Yield (ttm) Dividend Yield
The dividend yield is how much a stock pays in dividends each year, as a percentage of the stock price.
Dividend Yield = (Annual Dividends Per Share / Stock Price) * 100%
0.92%
Earnings Yield (ttm) Earnings Yield
The earnings yield is a valuation metric that measures a company's profits relative to stock price, expressed as a percentage yield. It is the inverse of the P/E ratio.
Earnings Yield = (Earnings Per Share / Stock Price) * 100%
3.30%
FCF Yield (ttm) FCF Yield
The free cash flow (FCF) yield measures a company's free cash flow relative to its price, shown as a percentage. It is the inverse of the P/FCF ratio.
FCF Yield = (Free Cash Flow / Market Cap) * 100%
3.01%
Dividend Growth (YoY) Dividend Growth
The change in dividend payments per share, compared to the previous period.
Dividend Growth = ((Current Dividend / Previous Dividend) - 1) * 100%
249.83%
Payout Ratio (ttm) Payout Ratio
The payout ratio is the percentage of a company's profits that are paid out as dividends. A high ratio implies that the dividend payments may not be sustainable.
Payout Ratio = (Dividends Per Share / Earnings Per Share) * 100%
26.54%

Balance Sheet

The company has 6.32M in cash and 338.23M in debt, giving a net cash position of -331.92M.
Cash & Cash Equivalents Cash & Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents is the sum of "Cash & Equivalents" and "Short-Term Investments." This is the amount of money that a company has quick access to, assuming that the cash equivalents and short-term investments can be sold at a short notice.
Cash & Cash Equivalents = Cash & Equivalents + Short-Term Investments
6.32M
Total Debt Total Debt
Total debt is the total amount of liabilities categorized as "debt" on the balance sheet. It includes both current and long-term (non-current) debt.
Total Debt = Current Debt + Long-Term Debt
338.23M
Net Cash Net Cash / Debt
Net Cash / Debt is an indicator of the financial position of a company. It is calculated by taking the total amount of cash and cash equivalents and subtracting the total debt.
Net Cash / Debt = Total Cash - Total Debt
-331.92M
Book Value Shareholders' Equity
Shareholders’ equity is also called book value or net worth. It can be seen as the amount of money held by investors inside the company. It is calculated by subtracting all liabilities from all assets.
Shareholders' Equity = Total Assets - Total Liabilities
181.88M
Book Value Per Share (ttm) Book Value Per Share
Book value per share is the total amount of book value attributable to each individual stock. It is calculated by dividing book value (shareholders' equity) by the number of outstanding shares.
Book Value Per Share = Book Value / Shares Outstanding
7.94
Working Capital (ttm) Working Capital
Working capital is the amount of money available to a business to conduct its day-to-day operations. It is calculated by subtracting total current liabilities from total current assets.
Working Capital = Current Assets - Current Liabilities
-5.6M

Cash Flow

In the last 12 months, operating cash flow of the company was 59.82M and capital expenditures -26.84M, giving a free cash flow of 32.98M.
Operating Cash Flow (ttm) Operating Cash Flow
Operating cash flow, also called cash flow from operating activities, measures the amount of cash that a company generates from normal business activities. It is the amount of cash left after all cash income has been received, and all cash expenses have been paid.
59.82M
Capital Expenditures (ttm) Capital Expenditures
Capital expenditures are also called payments for property, plants and equipment. It measures cash spent on long-term assets that will be used to run the business, such as manufacturing equipment, real estate and others.
-26.84M
Free Cash Flow (ttm) Free Cash Flow
Free cash flow is the cash remaining after the company spends on everything required to maintain and grow the business. It is calculated by subtracting capital expenditures from operating cash flow.
Free Cash Flow = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures
32.98M
FCF Per Share (ttm) Free Cash Flow Per Share
Free cash flow per share is the amount of free cash flow attributed to each outstanding stock.
FCF Per Share = Free Cash Flow / Shares Outstanding
1.44

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. News

Apr 16, 2025 - prnewswire.com
Natural Grocers® Celebrates National North Dakota Day with Special Gifts and Savings, April 19-21, 2025
Family-operated grocer invites {N}power® members to celebrate with a free state-themed reusable tote and additional savings LAKEWOOD, Colo., April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers®, the nation's leading family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer, invites customers to its "Celebrate North Dakota" event, April 19-21, at its three North Dakota stores....[read more]
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Natural Grocers® Honors Earth Day with Special Deals, Freebies and Sweepstakes
Save up to 46% on select items, April 22-24, 2025 LAKEWOOD, Colo. , April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers®, a longtime leader of the organic movement and the nation's largest family-operated natural and organic retailer, is celebrating Earth Day with special savings, giveaways and educational efforts....[read more]
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Festive in-store fun, including an egg hunt, and crafts for kids, plus big savings on high-quality holiday favorites LAKEWOOD, Colo. , April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers®, the nation's largest family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer, invites customers to celebrate in good4uSM style with an "egg-citing" Easter celebration....[read more]
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Natural Grocers® Expands Private Label Line with Non-GMO Peruvian Chips
LAKEWOOD, Colo. , April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers®, America's largest family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer, has introduced three varieties of non-GMO Peruvian chips to its Natural Grocers® Brand Product lineup....[read more]
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Natural Grocers® Expands Private-Label Beverage Line with 100% Organic Savory Spritzers
Sustainably sourced, farm-to-table beverages available now in four irresistible, comforting combinations LAKEWOOD, Colo. , April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers®, the largest family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer in the U.S. is thrilled to introduce a savory new sipping experience with the launch of four exciting additions to its line of house brand beverage line....[read more]
Mar 27, 2025 - prnewswire.com
Natural Grocers® and Rodale Institute Celebrate Earth Month with Annual Ladybug Love Campaign, April 1-30, 2025
Customers can support Rodale Institute's mission to help farmers adopt regenerative organic practices by pledging, purchasing, or donating at the register LAKEWOOD, Colo. , March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Earth Month, Natural Grocers® is partnering with Rodale Institute for its annual Ladybug LoveSM campaign....[read more]
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Natural Grocers® Invites Tyler, Texas Customers to Celebrate Store's 10th Anniversary March 28-30, 2025
Company celebrates milestone with special offers for {N}power® members LAKEWOOD, Colo. , March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers®, the nation's largest family-operated natural and organic grocery retailer, is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of its Tyler, Texas store with exclusive discounts and in-store festivities for the community....[read more]
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Natural Grocers® Honors National Oregon Day with a Freebie and $5 Off, March 8-10, 2025
{N}power ®  members will receive a free reusable bag and exclusive savings at all 14 Oregon locations LAKEWOOD, Colo. , March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers®, the leading family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer in the U.S., invites customers to celebrate National Oregon Day with a freebie and savings, March 8-10....[read more]
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Natural Grocers® Makes a Splash with New Private-Label Whole-Shell Organic Mussels
Rope-grown, fully cooked, and packed with nutrients—a simple way to elevate home-cooked seafood LAKEWOOD, Colo. , March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers® is diving deeper into the frozen seafood aisle with its newest house-brand product: Natural Grocers Brand® Organic Mussels....[read more]
Mar 5, 2025 - prnewswire.com
Natural Grocers® Honors Wyoming's 307 Day with a Freebie and $5 Off, March 7-9, 2025
{N}power ®  members will receive a free Natural Grocers reusable bag and additional in-store savings at its two Wyoming locations LAKEWOOD, Colo. , March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers®, the leading family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer in the U.S., is proud to honor 307 Day with a freebie and $5 off, March 7-9, at its two Wyoming stores....[read more]

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. Details

Country US
City Lakewood
Address 12612 West Alameda Parkway
Ticker Symbol NGVC
Exchange New York Stock Exchange
IPO Date Jul 25, 2012
CEO Mr. Kemper Isely
Sector Consumer Defensive
Industry Grocery Stores
Employees 3.33K

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. Company Description

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. As of February 1, 2022, it operated 162 stores in 20 states. 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.

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