Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (FRA:N2V) Stock Based Compensation: €3 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:N2V Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc FRA:N2V
85 GF Score
Price €25.20
GF Value €24.12
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Stock Based Compensation?

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage FRA:N2V -5.26% 85 Stock Based Compensation is €3 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:N2V with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €24.12 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €3 Mil.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Stock Based Compensation
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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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Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €3 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of €3 Mil mean?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (FRA:N2V) has a Stock Based Compensation of €3 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage and its competitors.
Is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Stock Based Compensation too high?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's current Stock Based Compensation is €3 Mil. Overall, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Stock Based Compensation compare to YSWY and VLGEA?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Stock Based Compensation of €3 Mil 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 Stock Based Compensation for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage and its competitors. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's current Stock Based Compensation is €3 Mil. 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 (FRA:N2V) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.12, compared to a current price of €25.20 — trading 4.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is €3 Mil. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (FRA:N2V), the current Stock Based Compensation is €3 Mil 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 (FRA:N2V) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €25.20 is trading 4.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €24.12. GuruFocus considers Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:N2V:

  • Stock Based Compensation: €3 Mil
  • GF Value™: €24.12 vs. price of €25.20 (4.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:N2V 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 NGVC:USA
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.
85GF Score

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€25.20
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