What is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage EV-to-FCF?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin CottageNGVC 86 EV-to-FCF is 64.24 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 113% above its 10-year median of 30.12. GuruFocus rates NGVC with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.33 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 212 Retail - Defensive companies, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage ranks worse than 89.62% on this metric.
NGVC'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -670.37 Med: 30.12 Max: 90.11
Current: 64.24
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage was 90.11. The lowest was -670.37. And the median was 30.12.
NGVC's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 89.62% of 212
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 16.415
vs NGVC: 64.24
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's share price for today is $33.74.
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's 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 $2.080.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF Chart
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's current Enterprise Value is $1,081 Mil.
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Free Cash Flow 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 $17 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-FCF of 64.24 as of Jul. 08, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage and its competitors. This is 113% above median its historical median of 30.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage ranks #190 out of 212 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 89.6%.
Is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's EV-to-FCF too high?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's current EV-to-FCF of 64.24 is 113% above median its 10-year median of 30.12. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.42. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's value of 64.24 is 291.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage ranks #190 out of 212 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 EV-to-FCF compare to YSWY and VLGEA?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage ranks #190 out of 212 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.42. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's value of 64.24 is 291.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 30.12 vs. the industry median of 16.42, 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 EV-to-FCF for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Retail - Defensive companies is 16.42, based on 212 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's current EV-to-FCF of 64.24 is 291.3% 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 16.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's current EV-to-FCF is 64.24, which is 113% above median its own 10-year median of 30.12. 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 $27.33, compared to a current price of $33.74 — trading 23.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 64.24, which is 113% above median its 10-year median of 30.12 and 291.3% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 16.42. 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 EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC), the current EV-to-FCF is 64.24 as of Jul. 08, 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 $33.74 is trading 23.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.33.
GuruFocus considers Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NGVC:
EV-to-FCF: 64.24 (113% above median its 10-year median of 30.12)
GF Value™: $27.33 vs. price of $33.74 (23.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 291.3% above the Retail - Defensive median (#190 of 212)
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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