Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC)
Company Info
Highlights
$1.15B
$1.78
28.13
6.47
$1.30B
$378.61M
$72.29M
$19.82 - $61.22
$19.00
4.49%
2.52
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Performance
Performance Chart
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Returns By Period
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC) returned 25.97% year-to-date (YTD) and 149.95% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, NGVC had an annualized return of 10.51%, just below the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.78%.
NGVC
25.97%
6.56%
49.65%
149.95%
36.28%
10.51%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
0.19%
9.00%
-1.55%
12.31%
15.59%
10.78%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of NGVC, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9.62% | 2.07% | -9.30% | 24.78% | -0.52% | 25.97% | |||||||
| 2024 | -6.56% | 10.84% | 9.59% | -9.36% | 31.91% | -1.30% | 28.68% | -2.42% | 11.96% | -7.78% | 71.84% | -15.36% | 152.53% |
| 2023 | 8.64% | 11.58% | 7.01% | -8.17% | 3.30% | 10.95% | 1.55% | 2.08% | 2.38% | -2.63% | 33.34% | 1.98% | 91.83% |
| 2022 | 2.46% | 16.92% | 15.50% | 4.03% | -12.90% | -9.68% | 3.95% | -12.79% | -24.86% | 6.58% | -11.49% | -9.33% | -34.02% |
| 2021 | 21.18% | -15.01% | 24.65% | -10.43% | -23.28% | -10.42% | 4.10% | 8.80% | -7.20% | 8.56% | 6.33% | 10.81% | 6.24% |
| 2020 | -8.31% | -23.02% | 23.33% | 32.43% | 28.40% | 3.33% | 6.38% | -25.57% | -15.87% | 7.91% | 56.46% | -5.63% | 62.34% |
| 2019 | -10.89% | 3.95% | -15.85% | 3.60% | -17.04% | -2.14% | -8.76% | 2.94% | 5.83% | -12.21% | 7.44% | 5.56% | -35.12% |
| 2018 | -3.69% | -19.19% | 3.02% | -0.14% | 43.78% | 23.93% | 4.16% | 46.27% | -12.98% | 7.28% | 4.47% | -19.02% | 71.67% |
| 2017 | 6.31% | -4.51% | -13.92% | 5.29% | -9.42% | -16.55% | 6.53% | -36.21% | -0.71% | -12.01% | 60.08% | 13.61% | -24.90% |
| 2016 | -11.59% | 11.72% | 5.72% | -37.19% | -0.82% | -1.51% | 4.91% | -9.79% | -9.64% | 6.45% | -10.77% | 12.17% | -41.63% |
| 2015 | 9.34% | -4.38% | -6.25% | -4.67% | -8.02% | 1.69% | 8.61% | -9.20% | -6.55% | 5.55% | -13.11% | -2.11% | -27.69% |
| 2014 | -10.55% | 7.30% | 7.17% | -18.46% | -41.60% | 2.98% | 5.93% | -18.65% | -11.76% | 11.24% | 24.13% | 25.31% | -33.64% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 97, NGVC is among the top 3% of stocks on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. provided a 0.88% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.44 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.44 | $0.42 | $1.40 | $0.40 | $0.31 | $2.28 | $0.07 |
Dividend yield | 0.88% | 1.06% | 8.75% | 4.38% | 2.18% | 16.59% | 0.71% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.42 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.10 | $0.00 | $1.40 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.40 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.31 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.07 | $0.00 | $2.28 |
| 2019 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.07 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. has a dividend yield of 0.88%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.
Payout Ratio
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. has a payout ratio of 37.82%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. was 89.04%, occurring on Oct 27, 2017. Recovery took 1767 trading sessions.
The current Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. drawdown is 16.47%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -89.04% | Mar 21, 2014 | 910 | Oct 27, 2017 | 1767 | Nov 6, 2024 | 2677 |
| -29.01% | Feb 7, 2025 | 21 | Mar 10, 2025 | 36 | Apr 30, 2025 | 57 |
| -28.53% | Oct 4, 2012 | 66 | Jan 10, 2013 | 61 | Apr 10, 2013 | 127 |
| -21.54% | Jan 13, 2014 | 12 | Jan 29, 2014 | 32 | Mar 17, 2014 | 44 |
| -18.6% | Dec 2, 2024 | 13 | Dec 18, 2024 | 31 | Feb 5, 2025 | 44 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc., comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company has exceeded analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter, achieving a 19.9% positive surprise.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Grocery Stores industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for NGVC, comparing it with other companies in the Grocery Stores industry. Currently, NGVC has a P/E ratio of 28.1. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for NGVC compared to other companies in the Grocery Stores industry. NGVC currently has a PEG ratio of 6.5. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for NGVC relative to other companies in the Grocery Stores industry. Currently, NGVC has a P/S ratio of 0.9. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for NGVC in comparison with other companies in the Grocery Stores industry. Currently, NGVC has a P/B value of 6.4. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.
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