NGVC (Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $8.30 (As of Mar. 2026)


NGVC Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc NGVC
84 GF Score
Price $32.69
GF Value $27.27
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage NGVC +1.62% 84 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $8.30 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NGVC with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.27 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $10.021. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $8.30 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 6.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 6.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 8.90% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage was 11.00% per year. The lowest was 6.00% per year. And the median was 9.70% per year.

As of today (2026-06-25), Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's current stock price is $32.69. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $8.30. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 3.94.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage was 7.64. The lowest was 1.34. And the median was 2.62.


Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage  (NYSE:NGVC) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=32.69/8.30
=3.94

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage was 7.64. The lowest was 1.34. And the median was 2.62.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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NGVC vs VLGEA, YSWY, DNUT: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=10.021/330.2130*330.2130
=10.021

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 5.601 241.018 7.674
201609 5.644 241.428 7.720
201612 5.745 241.432 7.858
201703 5.882 243.801 7.967
201706 5.915 244.955 7.974
201709 5.964 246.819 7.979
201712 6.204 246.524 8.310
201803 6.360 249.554 8.416
201806 6.457 251.989 8.461
201809 6.558 252.439 8.578
201812 6.662 251.233 8.756
201903 6.829 254.202 8.871
201906 6.917 256.143 8.917
201909 6.985 256.759 8.983
201912 7.078 256.974 9.095
202003 7.440 258.115 9.518
202006 7.575 257.797 9.703
202009 7.676 260.280 9.738
202012 5.768 260.474 7.312
202103 5.905 264.877 7.362
202106 6.052 271.696 7.355
202109 6.310 274.310 7.596
202112 6.605 278.802 7.823
202203 6.787 287.504 7.795
202206 6.859 296.311 7.644
202209 6.867 296.808 7.640
202212 6.965 296.797 7.749
202303 7.128 301.836 7.798
202306 7.342 305.109 7.946
202309 7.513 307.789 8.060
202312 6.762 306.746 7.279
202403 7.025 312.332 7.427
202406 7.362 314.175 7.738
202409 7.613 315.301 7.973
202412 7.931 315.605 8.298
202503 8.410 319.799 8.684
202506 8.822 322.561 9.031
202509 9.253 324.800 9.407
202512 9.552 324.054 9.734
202603 10.021 330.213 10.021

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $8.30 mean?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $8.30 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage and its competitors.
Is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $8.30. Overall, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to VLGEA and YSWY?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $8.30 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage and its competitors. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $8.30. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.27, compared to a current price of $32.69 — trading 19.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $8.30. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $8.30 as of Mar. 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 overvalued. The current stock price of $32.69 is trading 19.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.27. GuruFocus considers Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NGVC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $8.30
  • GF Value™: $27.27 vs. price of $32.69 (19.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 2 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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