NGVC (Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage) E10: $1.11 (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 E10?

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage NGVC +1.62% 84 E10 is $1.11 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 P/E calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.580. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our e10, which is $1.11 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's average E10 Growth Rate was 15.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average E10 Growth Rate was 11.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average E10 Growth Rate was 13.70% 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 E10 growth rate using E10 data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average E10 Growth Rate of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage was 15.20% per year. The lowest was 11.70% per year. And the median was 12.60% 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 E10 for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.11. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Shiller PE Ratio of today is 29.45.

During the past 13 years, the highest Shiller PE Ratio of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage was 62.23. The lowest was 12.24. And the median was 23.84.


Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage  (NYSE:NGVC) E10 Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, E10 may underestimate the company's earnings power. Shiller PE Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual P/E is low.

For the Shiller P/E, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller P/E is also called PE10.

The Shiller P/E was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Shiller P/E Ratio of today is calculated as

Shiller PE Ratio=Share Price/E10
=32.69/1.11
=29.45

* 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 Shiller P/E Ratio of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage was 62.23. The lowest was 12.24. And the median was 23.84.


Be Aware

Shiller PE Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real earnings power.


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Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage E10 Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's E10 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 E10 Chart

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
E10
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.63 0.74 0.81 0.90 1.03

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
E10 Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.96 0.99 1.03 1.05 1.11

NGVC vs VLGEA, YSWY, DNUT: E10 Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller PE 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 Shiller PE Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.


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Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage E10 Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller P/E calculation. When we calculate the today's Shiller P/E ratio of a stock, we use today's price divided by E10.

What is E10? How do we calculate E10?

E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the E10 of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the earnings from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the earnings of 2001 earnings data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent earnings in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart earned $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent earnings in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart earns $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 earnings in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent earnings of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by 10 to get E10.

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 earnings per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_EPS= Earnings per Share (Diluted) /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=0.58/330.2130*330.2130
=0.580

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Quarterly Data

per share eps CPI Adj_EPS
201606 0.120 241.018 0.164
201609 0.070 241.428 0.096
201612 0.090 241.432 0.123
201703 0.130 243.801 0.176
201706 0.030 244.955 0.040
201709 0.060 246.819 0.080
201712 0.230 246.524 0.308
201803 0.150 249.554 0.198
201806 0.090 251.989 0.118
201809 0.090 252.439 0.118
201812 0.100 251.233 0.131
201903 0.170 254.202 0.221
201906 0.090 256.143 0.116
201909 0.060 256.759 0.077
201912 0.080 256.974 0.103
202003 0.430 258.115 0.550
202006 0.210 257.797 0.269
202009 0.160 260.280 0.203
202012 0.160 260.474 0.203
202103 0.210 264.877 0.262
202106 0.220 271.696 0.267
202109 0.320 274.310 0.385
202112 0.390 278.802 0.462
202203 0.280 287.504 0.322
202206 0.170 296.311 0.189
202209 0.090 296.808 0.100
202212 0.190 296.797 0.211
202303 0.260 301.836 0.284
202306 0.310 305.109 0.336
202309 0.260 307.789 0.279
202312 0.340 306.746 0.366
202403 0.350 312.332 0.370
202406 0.400 314.175 0.420
202409 0.390 315.301 0.408
202412 0.430 315.605 0.450
202503 0.560 319.799 0.578
202506 0.500 322.561 0.512
202509 0.510 324.800 0.518
202512 0.490 324.054 0.499
202603 0.580 330.213 0.580

Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our e10.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about E10 →
What does a E10 of $1.11 mean?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC) has a E10 of $1.11 as of Mar. 2026. E10 represents the company's inflation-adjusted earnings 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 E10 too high?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's current E10 is $1.11. 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 E10 compare to VLGEA and YSWY?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's E10 of $1.11 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 E10 for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good E10 depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, E10 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 E10 mean?
A high E10 can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. E10 represents the company's inflation-adjusted earnings 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 E10 is $1.11. 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 E10 is $1.11. 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 E10 calculated?
E10 is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC), the current E10 is $1.11 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:

  • E10: $1.11
  • 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.
84GF Score

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