NGVC (Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage) Institutional Ownership: 41.62% (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


NGVC Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc NGVC
86 GF Score
Price $32.60
GF Value $27.31
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Institutional Ownership?

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage NGVC +2.29% 86 Institutional Ownership is 41.62% as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates NGVC with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.31 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Institutional ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's institutional ownership is 41.62%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Insider Ownership is 39.89%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 41.76%.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Institutional Ownership Chart

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage can be seen below:

2025-09-30 2025-10-31 2025-11-30 2025-12-31 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-03-31 2026-04-30 2026-05-31 2026-06-30
Institutional Ownership 25.42 24.81 25.11 22.19 21.98 22.05 21.32 21.57 22.15 22.60
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Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Institutional Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding.

What does a Institutional Ownership of 41.62% mean?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC) has a Institutional Ownership of 41.62% as of Jul. 03, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage and its competitors.
Is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Institutional Ownership too high?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's current Institutional Ownership is 41.62%. 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 Institutional Ownership compare to YSWY and VLGEA?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Institutional Ownership of 41.62% 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 Institutional Ownership for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Institutional Ownership 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 Institutional Ownership mean?
A high Institutional Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage and its competitors. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's current Institutional Ownership is 41.62%. 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 $27.31, compared to a current price of $32.60 — trading 19.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 41.62%. 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 Institutional Ownership calculated?
Institutional Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC), the current Institutional Ownership is 41.62% as of Jul. 03, 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 $32.60 is trading 19.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.31. GuruFocus considers Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NGVC:

  • Institutional Ownership: 41.62%
  • GF Value™: $27.31 vs. price of $32.60 (19.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 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.
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