Natural Grocers by Vitamin CottageNGVC +2.29%86 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.60 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 0.44. GuruFocus rates NGVC with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.31 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 236 Retail - Defensive companies, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage ranks worse than 57.2% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NGVC'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22 Med: 0.44 Max: 1.18
Current: 0.6
During the past years, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.18. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 0.44.
NGVC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than 57.2% of 236
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.445
vs NGVC: 0.60
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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $14.533. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $54.01 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
* 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 PS Ratio Chart
NGVC vs YSWY, VLGEA, DNUT: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.
* 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.
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.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.60 mean?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.60 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 0.44. Over the past decade, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 1.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage ranks #135 out of 236 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 57.2%.
Is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.60 is 36% above median its 10-year median of 0.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 1.18. The Retail - Defensive industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.45. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's value of 0.60 is 34.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage ranks #135 out of 236 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has a GF Score™ of 86/100 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 PS Ratio compare to YSWY and VLGEA?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage ranks #135 out of 236 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.45. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's value of 0.60 is 34.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 1.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.44 vs. the industry median of 0.45, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.45, based on 236 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.60 is 34.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.60, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 0.44. 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 $27.31, compared to a current price of $32.60 — trading 19.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.60, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 0.44 and 34.8% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.45. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.60 as of Jul. 03, 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 $32.60 is trading 19.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.31.
GuruFocus considers Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NGVC:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.60 (36% above median its 10-year median of 0.44)
GF Value™: $27.31 vs. price of $32.60 (19.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.8% above the Retail - Defensive median (#135 of 236)
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
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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