What is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage OCF Yield %?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin CottageNGVC +1.62%84 OCF Yield % is 8.28 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 15.49. 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. Among 312 Retail - Defensive companies, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage ranks worse than 54.17% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage OCF Yield % Explanation
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage OCF Yield % Related Terms
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % Chart
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's OCF Yield % falls into.
* 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 OCF Yield % of 8.28 as of Jun. 25, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 15.49. Over the past decade, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's OCF Yield % has ranged from 5.21 to 37.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage ranks #169 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 54.2%.
Is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's OCF Yield % too high?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's current OCF Yield % of 8.28 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 15.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.21 to a high of 37.66. The Retail - Defensive industry median OCF Yield % is 9.32. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's value of 8.28 is 11.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage ranks #169 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 OCF Yield % compare to VLGEA and YSWY?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage ranks #169 out of 312 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 9.32. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's value of 8.28 is 11.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 5.21 to 37.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.49 vs. the industry median of 9.32, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has consistently been below 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 OCF Yield % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median OCF Yield % among Retail - Defensive companies is 9.32, based on 312 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's current OCF Yield % of 8.28 is 11.1% 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median OCF Yield % is 9.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's current OCF Yield % is 8.28, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 15.49. 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 OCF Yield % is 8.28, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 15.49 and 11.1% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 9.32. 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 OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC), the current OCF Yield % is 8.28 as of Jun. 25, 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:
OCF Yield %: 8.28 (47% below median its 10-year median of 15.49)
GF Value™: $27.27 vs. price of $32.69 (19.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.1% below the Retail - Defensive median (#169 of 312)
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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