NGVC (Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.41 (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
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset?

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage NGVC +1.62% 84 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.41 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.

LT Debt to Total Assets is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. It is calculated as a company's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligationdivide by its Total Assets. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's long-term debt to total assests ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.41.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's long-term debt to total assets ratio declined from Mar. 2025 (0.44) to Mar. 2026 (0.41). It may suggest that Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage  (NYSE:NGVC) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Explanation

LT Debt to Total Asset is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. A year-over-year decrease in this metric would suggest the company is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Related Terms

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can be seen below:

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* 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Chart

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.56 0.53 0.49 0.47 0.44

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.44 0.45 0.44 0.43 0.41
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Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Calculation

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (A: Sep. 2025 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (A: Sep. 2025 )/Total Assets (A: Sep. 2025 )
=291.463/670.504
=0.43

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=283.037/684.701
=0.41

* 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.41 mean?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC) has a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.41 as of Mar. 2026. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage and its competitors.
Is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset too high?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.41. 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset compare to VLGEA and YSWY?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.41 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset mean?
A high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage and its competitors. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.41. 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.41. 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset calculated?
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC), the current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.41 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:

  • LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.41
  • 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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