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Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc (NGVC)

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08/14/2025: NGVC (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Analysis of Past Performance

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Historic Profit 73.14%
Avg. Invested days 36
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 900.11M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 22.03
1Y Target Price 19
Price to earnings Ratio 22.03
1Y Target Price 19
Volume (30-day avg) -
Beta 1.33
52 Weeks Range 21.03 - 61.07
Updated Date 06/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 21.03 - 61.07
Updated Date 06/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 1.22%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.78

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Report Date -
When -
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Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 3.18%
Operating Margin (TTM) 5.24%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 5.46%
Return on Equity (TTM) 23.38%

Valuation

Trailing PE 22.03
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 1214468903
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.69
Enterprise Value 1214468903
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.69
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.94
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 13.89
Shares Outstanding 22950400
Shares Floating 10486258
Shares Outstanding 22950400
Shares Floating 10486258
Percent Insiders 44.37
Percent Institutions 36.91

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Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc

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Company Overview

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Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc. was founded in 1955 in Golden, Colorado, by Margaret and Philip Isely. Initially a door-to-door nutrition education business, it evolved into a chain of natural and organic grocery stores focusing on affordable, healthy food and nutrition education.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Retail Grocery: Operates retail grocery stores offering natural and organic groceries, supplements, and body care products. Primary focus is on fresh produce, meats, and bulk foods.
  • Nutritional Supplements: Sells a wide variety of vitamins, minerals, herbs, and other dietary supplements.
  • Private Label Products: Offers a range of private label products across various categories, emphasizing quality and affordability.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The leadership team includes Kemper Isely (Co-President), Heather Isely (Executive Vice President), and Todd Dissinger (Chief Financial Officer). The organizational structure is a traditional corporate hierarchy with regional managers overseeing store operations.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Organic Produce: Wide selection of organic fruits and vegetables, emphasizing local and seasonal options. Market share data not readily available, competition includes Whole Foods (AMZN) and Sprouts (SFM).
  • Dietary Supplements: Extensive range of vitamins, minerals, and herbal supplements. Market share data not readily available, competition includes GNC and Vitamin Shoppe (VSI).
  • Bulk Foods: Large selection of bulk grains, nuts, seeds, and spices. Market share data not readily available, competition includes Whole Foods (AMZN) and smaller regional bulk food retailers.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The natural and organic food industry is experiencing continued growth driven by increased consumer awareness of health and wellness. There's also a shift towards sustainable and ethically sourced products.

Positioning

Natural Grocers positions itself as a value-driven, community-focused retailer of natural and organic products. Its competitive advantages include its focus on nutrition education, affordable pricing, and community engagement.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The US organic and natural food market is estimated at over $250 billion. Natural Grocers is positioned to capture a portion of this TAM through its focus on affordable, high-quality products and nutrition education.

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Strengths

  • Strong brand reputation for quality and value
  • Commitment to nutrition education
  • Loyal customer base
  • Focus on organic and natural products
  • Relatively smaller store footprint compared to competitors which reduces operating costs.

Weaknesses

  • Limited geographic presence compared to larger competitors
  • Smaller marketing budget
  • Higher labor costs due to nutrition education focus
  • Reliance on organic and natural food supply chains which are sometimes unpredictable.

Opportunities

  • Expansion into new geographic markets
  • Increased demand for organic and natural products
  • Growth in online sales
  • Partnerships with local farmers and producers
  • Expansion of private label offerings.

Threats

  • Increased competition from larger grocery chains
  • Fluctuations in organic food prices
  • Economic downturn affecting consumer spending
  • Changes in consumer preferences
  • Supply chain disruptions.

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • WFMI
  • SFM
  • KR
  • CVS
  • WBA

Competitive Landscape

Natural Grocers competes with larger grocery chains and specialty retailers. It differentiates itself through its focus on nutrition education and affordable pricing, but faces challenges due to its smaller size and limited geographic presence.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Natural Grocers has experienced moderate growth in store count and revenue over the past several years.

Future Projections: Future growth projections depend on analyst estimates and company guidance. Requires access to recent reports.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives may include store expansion, e-commerce development, and private label product launches. Further information would be needed for specificity.

Summary

Natural Grocers has a strong brand reputation and loyal customer base. Its focus on nutrition education and affordable pricing differentiates it in the market, but it faces challenges from larger competitors and fluctuations in organic food prices. Expansion into new markets and development of online sales are key growth opportunities.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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  • SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
  • Market Research Reports
  • Analyst Reports (FactSet, Reuters)

Disclaimers:

The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market share data are estimates based on available information and may not be precise. Financial performance requires access to up-to-date financial statements.

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About Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Lakewood, CO, United States
IPO Launch date 2012-07-25
CEO -
Sector Consumer Defensive
Industry Grocery Stores
Full time employees 3332
Full time employees 3332

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; 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. Its stores also provide name-brand supplements, as well as 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; household and general merchandise, including cleaning supplies, paper products, and dish and laundry soaps, as well as other common household products, such as diapers; and books and handouts. The company operates its retail stores under the Natural Grocers, Vitamin Cottage, Health Hotline, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage trademark, as well as Vitamin Cottage Natural Grocers and Health Hotline trademarks. The company also offers science-based nutrition education programs to help customers make informed health and nutrition choices. The company was formerly known as Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado.