NGVC (Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage) Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense: $114 Mil (As of Jun. 2026)

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NGVC Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc NGVC
84 GF Score
Price $27.84
GF Value $28.65
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense?

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage NGVC -0.04% 84 Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense is $114 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates NGVC with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.65 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's quarterly accounts payable & accrued expense increased from Dec. 2025 ($113 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($119 Mil) but then declined from Mar. 2026 ($119 Mil) to Jun. 2026 ($114 Mil).

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's annual accounts payable & accrued expense increased from Sep. 2023 ($112 Mil) to Sep. 2024 ($122 Mil) but then declined from Sep. 2024 ($122 Mil) to Sep. 2025 ($116 Mil).

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense Historical Data

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Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
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Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Quarterly Data
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Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense Calculation

Accounts payable & accrued expense usually includes accounts payable, accrued compensation and related benefits, etc.

Accounts payable is money owed by a business to its suppliers shown as a liability on a company's balance sheet. It is distinct from notes payable liabilities, which are debts created by formal legal instrument documents.

It is part of the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer) reflected on the balace sheet of the company. A higher Accounts Payable means lower Working Capital needed to operate the business.

What does a Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense of $114 Mil mean?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC) has a Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense of $114 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Accounts payable and accrued expenses are amounts a company expects to pay to suppliers and others. View historical data on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage and its competitors.
Is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense too high?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's current Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense is $114 Mil. Overall, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense compare to VLGEA and YSWY?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense of $114 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense mean?
A high Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Accounts payable and accrued expenses are amounts a company expects to pay to suppliers and others. View historical data on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage and its competitors. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's current Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense is $114 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.65, compared to a current price of $27.84 — trading 2.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense is $114 Mil. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense calculated?
Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC), the current Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense is $114 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $27.84 is trading 2.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $28.65. GuruFocus considers Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NGVC:

  • Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense: $114 Mil
  • GF Value™: $28.65 vs. price of $27.84 (2.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NGVC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Business Description

Other Exchanges N2V:Germany
Address 12612 West Alameda Parkway, Lakewood, CO, USA, 80228
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc operates natural and organic grocery and dietary supplement stores. It offers the following product categories: natural and organic food, dietary supplements, natural body care, household, pet care products, books, and handouts. The Company has a single reporting segment, natural and organic retail stores, through which business is conducted. The company generates the majority of its revenue from grocery products and dietary supplements, and the rest from other products.
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