NGVC (Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage) Interest Expense: $-3 Mil (TTM 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
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What is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Interest Expense?

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage NGVC +1.62% 84 Interest Expense is $-3 Mil 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.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -1 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-3 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 19 Mil. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -1 Mil. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 29.66. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage  (NYSE:NGVC) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $19 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $283 Mil.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*18.745/-0.632
=29.66

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Interest Expense Historical Data

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

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Annual Data
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Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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 $-3 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.

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What does a Interest Expense of $-3 Mil mean?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC) has a Interest Expense of $-3 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage and its competitors.
Is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Interest Expense too high?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's current Interest Expense is $-3 Mil. 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 Interest Expense compare to VLGEA and YSWY?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Interest Expense of $-3 Mil 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 Interest Expense for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage and its competitors. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's current Interest Expense is $-3 Mil. 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 Interest Expense is $-3 Mil. 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 Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC), the current Interest Expense is $-3 Mil 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:

  • Interest Expense: $-3 Mil
  • 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.
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