NGVC (Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage) PB Ratio: 3.20 (As of Jun. 25, 2026) — 55% Above Median


NGVC Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc NGVC
84 GF Score
Price $32.09
GF Value $27.27
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage PB Ratio?

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage NGVC -1.84% 84 PB Ratio is 3.20 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 2.06. 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 306 Retail - Defensive companies, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage ranks worse than 75.16% on this metric.

The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-06-25), Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's share price is $32.09. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $10.02. Hence, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's PB Ratio of today is 3.20.

The historical rank and industry rank for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

NGVC' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.81   Med: 2.06   Max: 7.1
Current: 3.2

During the past 13 years, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's highest PB Ratio was 7.10. The lowest was 0.81. And the median was 2.06.

NGVC's PB Ratio is ranked worse than
75.16% of 306 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.655 vs NGVC: 3.20

During the past 12 months, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 19.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.50% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage was 96.00% per year. The lowest was -1.30% per year. And the median was 8.80% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage  (NYSE:NGVC) PB Ratio Explanation

Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio, PE Ratio without NRI, PS Ratio, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow , or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, the PB Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company.

The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.


Be Aware

Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.


Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage PB Ratio Related Terms


Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio Chart

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.78 1.57 1.72 3.90 4.32

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
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NGVC vs VLGEA, YSWY, DNUT: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's PB Ratio falls into.


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Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage PB Ratio Calculation

The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Mar. 2026)
=32.09/10.021
=3.20

* 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.

It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:

A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PB Ratio →
What does a PB Ratio of 3.20 mean?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC) has a PB Ratio of 3.20 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 2.06. Over the past decade, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.81 to 7.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage ranks #230 out of 306 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 75.2%.
Is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's PB Ratio too high?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's current PB Ratio of 3.20 is 55% above median its 10-year median of 2.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.81 to a high of 7.10. The Retail - Defensive industry median PB Ratio is 1.66. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's value of 3.20 is 93.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage ranks #230 out of 306 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 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 PB Ratio compare to VLGEA and YSWY?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage ranks #230 out of 306 companies for PB Ratio. This places Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.66. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's value of 3.20 is 93.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.81 to 7.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.06 vs. the industry median of 1.66, 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 PB Ratio for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median PB Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.66, based on 306 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's current PB Ratio of 3.20 is 93.4% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's current PB Ratio is 3.20, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 2.06. 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 $32.09 — trading 17.7% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 3.20, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 2.06 and 93.4% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.66. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC), the current PB Ratio is 3.20 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 $32.09 is trading 17.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.27. GuruFocus considers Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NGVC:

  • PB Ratio: 3.20 (55% above median its 10-year median of 2.06)
  • GF Value™: $27.27 vs. price of $32.09 (17.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 93.4% above the Retail - Defensive median (#230 of 306)

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.
84GF Score

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