NATURAL GROCERS BY VITAMIN C (NGVC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:NGVC - US63888U1088 - Common Stock
25.96 USD
+0.74 (+2.93%)
Taking everything into account, NGVC scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NGVC was compared to 39 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. NGVC has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. NGVC has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
NGVC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year NGVC had a positive cash flow from operations.
NGVC had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
NGVC had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 6.62%, NGVC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.79% of the companies in the same industry.
NGVC's Return On Equity of 21.56% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NGVC outperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
NGVC has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.65%. This is in the better half of the industry: NGVC outperforms 74.36% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NGVC is below the industry average of 8.85%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.65%) for NGVC is above the 3 year average (6.18%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.62% | ||
| ROE | 21.56% | ||
| ROIC | 9.65% |
ROA(3y)3.96%
ROA(5y)3.59%
ROE(3y)15.61%
ROE(5y)14.56%
ROIC(3y)6.18%
ROIC(5y)5.44%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 3.31%, NGVC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.05% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NGVC has grown nicely.
NGVC has a Operating Margin of 4.59%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NGVC outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NGVC has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of NGVC (29.92%) is better than 74.36% of its industry peers.
NGVC's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.59% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.31% | ||
| GM | 29.92% |
OM growth 3Y12.38%
OM growth 5Y16.6%
PM growth 3Y11.88%
PM growth 5Y21.31%
GM growth 3Y2.01%
GM growth 5Y2.14%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NGVC is still creating some value.
There is no outstanding debt for NGVC. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.36 indicates that NGVC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of NGVC (3.36) is worse than 61.54% of its industry peers.
NGVC has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.39. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.39 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.39, NGVC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.05% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.21 indicates that NGVC is not too dependend on debt financing.
NGVC's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.21 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NGVC outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.36 |
ROIC/WACC1.12
WACC8.61%
2.3 Liquidity
NGVC has a Current Ratio of 1.02. This is a normal value and indicates that NGVC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
NGVC has a Current ratio of 1.02. This is in the lower half of the industry: NGVC underperforms 64.10% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.21 indicates that NGVC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
NGVC has a worse Quick ratio (0.21) than 89.74% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.21 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
NGVC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 35.14%, which is quite impressive.
NGVC shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 17.84% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)35.14%
EPS 3Y29.08%
EPS 5Y17.84%
EPS Q2Q%30.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%4.18%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.60% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, NGVC will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.46% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.61%
EPS Next 2Y7.6%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year14.07%
Revenue Next 2Y10.46%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.98, which indicates a correct valuation of NGVC.
84.62% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NGVC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
NGVC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.43.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.06, which indicates a correct valuation of NGVC.
NGVC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NGVC is cheaper than 79.49% of the companies in the same industry.
NGVC is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.66, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.06 |
4.2 Price Multiples
79.49% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NGVC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NGVC is valued a bit cheaper than 64.10% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.65 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
NGVC's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
NGVC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.71
PEG (5Y)0.73
EPS Next 2Y7.6%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NGVC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.29%.
In the last 3 months the price of NGVC has falen by -29.81%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
NGVC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.76. NGVC pays more dividend than 89.74% of the companies in the same industry.
NGVC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.29% |
5.2 History
The dividend of NGVC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 12.62%!
NGVC has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.62%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
NGVC pays out 24.14% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
NGVC's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP24.14%
EPS Next 2Y7.6%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:NGVC (12/17/2025, 11:43:59 AM)
25.96
+0.74 (+2.93%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners42.42%
Inst Owner Change0.36%
Ins Owners34.42%
Ins Owner Change0.03%
Market Cap595.78M
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)43.65M
Analysts85.71
Price Target55.08 (112.17%)
Short Float %13.16%
Short Ratio6.08
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.29% |
Yearly Dividend1.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.62%
DP24.14%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)184.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)129.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.06 | ||
| P/S | 0.45 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.5 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.29 | ||
| P/B | 2.94 | ||
| P/tB | 3.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.65 |
EPS(TTM)2
EY7.7%
EPS(NY)2.15
Fwd EY8.29%
FCF(TTM)1.48
FCFY5.71%
OCF(TTM)2.8
OCFY10.77%
SpS57.4
BVpS8.82
TBVpS8.29
PEG (NY)1.71
PEG (5Y)0.73
Graham Number19.93
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.62% | ||
| ROE | 21.56% | ||
| ROCE | 11.97% | ||
| ROIC | 9.65% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.91% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.16% | ||
| OM | 4.59% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.31% | ||
| GM | 29.92% | ||
| FCFM | 2.58% |
ROA(3y)3.96%
ROA(5y)3.59%
ROE(3y)15.61%
ROE(5y)14.56%
ROIC(3y)6.18%
ROIC(5y)5.44%
ROICexc(3y)6.33%
ROICexc(5y)5.62%
ROICexgc(3y)6.51%
ROICexgc(5y)5.77%
ROCE(3y)7.66%
ROCE(5y)6.74%
ROICexgc growth 3Y20.04%
ROICexgc growth 5Y7.65%
ROICexc growth 3Y19.86%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.84%
OM growth 3Y12.38%
OM growth 5Y16.6%
PM growth 3Y11.88%
PM growth 5Y21.31%
GM growth 3Y2.01%
GM growth 5Y2.14%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover2
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.39 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.47 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 94.93% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.29% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 12.27 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 69.63% | ||
| Profit Quality | 77.98% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.36 |
F-Score8
WACC8.61%
ROIC/WACC1.12
Cap/Depr(3y)123.16%
Cap/Depr(5y)111.96%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.11%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.97%
Profit Quality(3y)85.33%
Profit Quality(5y)112.96%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)35.14%
EPS 3Y29.08%
EPS 5Y17.84%
EPS Q2Q%30.77%
EPS Next Y7.61%
EPS Next 2Y7.6%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%4.18%
Revenue Next Year14.07%
Revenue Next 2Y10.46%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y36.2%
EBIT growth 3Y18.63%
EBIT growth 5Y24.25%
EBIT Next Year81.12%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y289.04%
FCF growth 3Y11.09%
FCF growth 5Y49.8%
OCF growth 1Y38.45%
OCF growth 3Y11.04%
OCF growth 5Y14.56%
NATURAL GROCERS BY VITAMIN C / NGVC FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to NGVC.
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NATURAL GROCERS BY VITAMIN C (NGVC) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
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The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NATURAL GROCERS BY VITAMIN C (NGVC) is expected to grow by 7.61% in the next year.
Is the dividend of NATURAL GROCERS BY VITAMIN C sustainable?
The dividend rating of NATURAL GROCERS BY VITAMIN C (NGVC) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 24.14%.