NGVC (Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage) Growth Rank: 8 (As of Jul. 06, 2026) — 33% Above Median


NGVC Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc NGVC
86 GF Score
Price $33.21
GF Value $27.32
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Growth Rank?

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage NGVC +1.87% 86 Growth Rank is 8 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates NGVC with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.32 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has the Growth Rank of 8.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Growth Rank Related Terms

NGVC vs YSWY, VLGEA, DNUT: Growth Rank Comparison

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

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

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


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What does a Growth Rank of 8 mean?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC) has a Growth Rank of 8 as of Jul. 06, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Growth Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00.
Is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Growth Rank too high?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's current Growth Rank of 8 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Growth Rank compare to YSWY and VLGEA?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Growth Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. Historically, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's own Growth Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Growth Rank for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage and its competitors. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's current Growth Rank is 8, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 6.00. 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 $27.32, compared to a current price of $33.21 — trading 21.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 8, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC), the current Growth Rank is 8 as of Jul. 06, 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 $33.21 is trading 21.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.32. GuruFocus considers Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NGVC:

  • Growth Rank: 8 (33% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $27.32 vs. price of $33.21 (21.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 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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