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Natural Grocers by Vitamin CottageNGVC +2.09%86 Days Sales Outstanding is 3.12 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 2.67. GuruFocus rates NGVC with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.42 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 301 Retail - Defensive companies, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage ranks better than 89.04% on this metric.
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Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Days Sales Outstanding Chart
NGVC vs VLGEA, YSWY, DNUT: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding data, can be viewed below:
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Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Days Sales Outstanding vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Days Sales Outstanding Calculation
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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 (NGVC) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 3.12 as of Mar. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 2.67. Over the past decade, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 1.64 to 3.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage ranks #33 out of 301 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 11%.
Is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's current Days Sales Outstanding of 3.12 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 2.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.64 to a high of 3.44. The Retail - Defensive industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 21.68. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's value of 3.12 is 85.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage ranks #33 out of 301 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Days Sales Outstanding compare to VLGEA and YSWY?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage ranks #33 out of 301 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 21.68. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's value of 3.12 is 85.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 1.64 to 3.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.67 vs. the industry median of 21.68, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has consistently been below 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 Days Sales Outstanding for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Retail - Defensive companies is 21.68, based on 301 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's current Days Sales Outstanding of 3.12 is 85.6% below 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 Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 21.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's current Days Sales Outstanding is 3.12, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 2.67. 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 $27.42, compared to a current price of $32.31 — trading 17.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 3.12, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 2.67 and 85.6% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 21.68. 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 Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 3.12 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 $32.31 is trading 17.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.42.
GuruFocus considers Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NGVC:
Days Sales Outstanding: 3.12 (17% above median its 10-year median of 2.67)
GF Value™: $27.42 vs. price of $32.31 (17.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 85.6% below the Retail - Defensive median (#33 of 301)
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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