What is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage PEG Ratio?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin CottageNGVC +1.62%84 PEG Ratio is 1.69 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 2.31. 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 155 Retail - Defensive companies, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage ranks worse than 50.32% on this metric.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
NGVC'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.45 Med: 2.31 Max: 105
Current: 1.69
During the past 13 years, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's highest PEG Ratio was 105.00. The lowest was 0.45. And the median was 2.31.
NGVC's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 50.32% of 155
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.69
vs NGVC: 1.69
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage PEG Ratio Related Terms
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage PEG Ratio 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 PEG Ratio Chart
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG 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 PEG Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's PEG Ratio 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC) has a PEG Ratio of 1.69 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 2.31. Over the past decade, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.45 to 105.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage ranks #78 out of 155 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 50.3%.
Is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's PEG Ratio too high?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's current PEG Ratio of 1.69 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 2.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.45 to a high of 105.00. The Retail - Defensive industry median PEG Ratio is 1.69. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's value of 1.69 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage ranks #78 out of 155 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 PEG Ratio compare to VLGEA and YSWY?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage ranks #78 out of 155 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.69. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's value of 1.69 is 0% at this benchmark. Historically, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.45 to 105.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.31 vs. the industry median of 1.69, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has consistently been at 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 PEG Ratio for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median PEG Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.69, based on 155 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG 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 PEG Ratio of 1.69 is 0% at 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's current PEG Ratio is 1.69, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 2.31. 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 PEG Ratio is 1.69, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 2.31 and 0% at the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.69. 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 PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC), the current PEG Ratio is 1.69 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:
PEG Ratio: 1.69 (27% below median its 10-year median of 2.31)
GF Value™: $27.27 vs. price of $32.69 (19.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0% at the Retail - Defensive median (#78 of 155)
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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