Natural Grocers by Vitamin CottageNGVC +2.29%86 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.05 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 3.36. GuruFocus rates NGVC with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.31 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 195 Retail - Defensive companies, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage ranks worse than 56.92% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
NGVC'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.13 Med: 3.36 Max: 7.58
Current: 3.05
During the past 13 years, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's highest Yield on Cost was 7.58. The lowest was 1.13. And the median was 3.36.
NGVC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 56.92% of 195
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.58
vs NGVC: 3.05
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
NGVC vs YSWY, VLGEA, DNUT: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.05 as of Jul. 03, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.36. Over the past decade, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.13 to 7.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage ranks #111 out of 195 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 56.9%.
Is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.05 is near median its 10-year median of 3.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.13 to a high of 7.58. The Retail - Defensive industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.58. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's value of 3.05 is 14.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage ranks #111 out of 195 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to YSWY and VLGEA?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage ranks #111 out of 195 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.58. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's value of 3.05 is 14.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.13 to 7.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.36 vs. the industry median of 3.58, 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.58, based on 195 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.05 is 14.8% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.05, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.36. 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 $27.31, compared to a current price of $32.60 — trading 19.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.05, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.36 and 14.8% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.58. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.05 as of Jul. 03, 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 $32.60 is trading 19.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.31.
GuruFocus considers Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NGVC:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.05 (near median its 10-year median of 3.36)
GF Value™: $27.31 vs. price of $32.60 (19.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.8% below the Retail - Defensive median (#111 of 195)
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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