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During the past 13 years, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 48.50% per year. The lowest was -15.60% per year. And the median was 22.60% per year.
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
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Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
NGVC vs YSWY, VLGEA, DNUT: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 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 PE Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's PE Ratio falls into.
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.08
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.08 mean?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.08 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage ranks #48 out of 263 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 18.3%.
Is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.08. The Retail - Defensive industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 8.00. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's value of $2.08 is 74% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage ranks #48 out of 263 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 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to YSWY and VLGEA?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage ranks #48 out of 263 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 8.00. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's value of $2.08 is 74% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Retail - Defensive companies is 8.00, based on 263 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.08 is 74% 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 8.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.08. 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 $27.36, compared to a current price of $32.09 — trading 17.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.08 and 74% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 8.00. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.08 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 $32.09 is trading 17.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.36.
GuruFocus considers Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NGVC:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $2.08
GF Value™: $27.36 vs. price of $32.09 (17.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 74% below the Retail - Defensive median (#48 of 263)
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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