Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.78.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.75.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage was 12.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 25.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 16.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 8.50% per year.
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NGVC'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.8 Med: 18.25 Max: 44.1
Current: 25.5
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage was 44.10% per year. The lowest was -18.80% per year. And the median was 18.25% per year.
NGVC's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked better than 76.06% of 259
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 11.4
vs NGVC: 25.50
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage EBIT per Share Related Terms
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage EBIT per Share 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 EBIT per Share Chart
EBIT per Share 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 $2.75
* 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 EBIT per Share of $2.75 as of Mar. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage ranks #62 out of 259 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 23.9%.
Is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's EBIT per Share too high?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's current EBIT per Share is $2.75. The Retail - Defensive industry median EBIT per Share is 11.40. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's value of $2.75 is 75.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage ranks #62 out of 259 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 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 EBIT per Share compare to VLGEA and YSWY?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage ranks #62 out of 259 companies for EBIT per Share. This places Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBIT per Share is 11.40. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's value of $2.75 is 75.9% 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 EBIT per Share for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median EBIT per Share among Retail - Defensive companies is 11.40, based on 259 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's current EBIT per Share of $2.75 is 75.9% 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EBIT per Share is 11.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's current EBIT per Share is $2.75. 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 EBIT per Share is $2.75 and 75.9% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 11.40. 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 EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC), the current EBIT per Share is $2.75 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:
EBIT per Share: $2.75
GF Value™: $27.27 vs. price of $32.69 (19.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 75.9% below the Retail - Defensive median (#62 of 259)
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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