Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, retails natural and organic groceries, and dietary supplements in the United States. The company's stores offer natural and organic grocery products, such as organic produce; bulk food and private label products; dry, frozen, and canned groceries; meat and seafood products; dairy products, dairy substitutes, and eggs; prepared foods; bread and baked products; beverages; and beer, wine, and hard cider products. Its stores also provide private label dietary supplements; body care products comprising cosmetics, skin care, hair care, fragrance, and personal care products containing natural and organic ingredients; pet care and food products; books and handouts; and household and general merchandise, including cleaning supplies, paper products, and dish and laundry soaps, as well as other common household products, such as diapers. The company operates its retail stores under the Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage trademark. As of November 8, 2018, it operated 149 stores in 19 states. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Grocery stores
Sub-IndustryFood Retail
SectorRetail/Wholesale
Current SymbolNYSE:NGVC
Previous Symbol
CUSIP63888U10
Phone303-986-4600
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.37
Current Ratio1.39
Quick Ratio0.21
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio46.08
Forward P/E Ratio46.08
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$849.04 million
Price / Sales0.45
Cash Flow$1.6040 per share
Price / Cash Flow10.63
Book Value$6.56 per share
Price / Book2.60
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.37
Net Income$12.66 million
Net Margins1.49%
Return on Equity5.85%
Return on Assets2.74%
Miscellaneous
Employees3,598
Outstanding Shares22,390,000
Market Cap$402.17 million
OptionableOptionable
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's stock symbol?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "NGVC."
How were Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's earnings last quarter?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc (NYSE:NGVC) issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November, 15th. The specialty retailer reported $0.09 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.04 by $0.05. The specialty retailer had revenue of $217.52 million for the quarter. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage had a net margin of 1.49% and a return on equity of 5.85%. View Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Earnings History.
When is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's next earnings date?
What guidance has Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage issued on next quarter's earnings?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage issued an update on its FY 2019 earnings guidance on Thursday, November, 15th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $0.33-0.40 for the period.
What price target have analysts set for NGVC?
5 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's shares. Their forecasts range from $20.00 to $21.00. On average, they expect Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's share price to reach $20.3333 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 19.3% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage?
5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 2 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage.
Has Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage been receiving favorable news coverage?
News coverage about NGVC stock has been trending somewhat positive recently, InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis reports. The research group ranks the sentiment of press coverage by reviewing more than six thousand news and blog sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage earned a news impact score of 1.9 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news articles about the specialty retailer a news buzz of 1.0 out of 10, indicating that recent press coverage is extremely unlikely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the immediate future.
Who are some of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage include Weis Markets (WMK), Ingles Markets (IMKTA), Smart & Final Stores (SFS), Village SuprMkt/SHS (VLGEA), iFresh (IFMK), QKL Stores (QKLS), Alimentation Couche-Tard (ANCUF), Alimentation Couche-Tard (ANCTF), Carrefour (CA), Conviviality (CVR), Cp All Nvdr (CVPUF), Crawshaw Group (CRAW), Empire (EMLAF), Etablissementen Franz Colruyt (CUYTF) and Eurocash (EUSHF).
Who are Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's key executives?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Kemper Isely, Chairman & Co-Pres (Age 56)
- Mr. Zephyr Isely, Co-Pres & Director (Age 69)
- Ms. Heather Isely, Exec. VP, Corp. Sec. & Director (Age 52)
- Mr. Todd Dissinger, Chief Financial Officer (Age 60)
- Mr. John S. Fischer Esq., VP & Gen. Counsel (Age 60)
Who are Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's major shareholders?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's stock is owned by a variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (5.50%), BlackRock Inc. (3.54%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (2.23%), Vanguard Group Inc. (1.93%), Vanguard Group Inc (1.92%) and Bridgeway Capital Management Inc. (1.10%). Company insiders that own Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage stock include Charity Isely, Edward Cerkovnik, Elizabeth Isely, Kemper Isely, Lark Isely, Sandra Buffa and Todd Dissinger. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage.
Which institutional investors are selling Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage stock?
NGVC stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Alambic Investment Management L.P., Algert Global LLC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Macquarie Group Ltd., Wedge Capital Management L L P NC, Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank, Rice Hall James & Associates LLC and Teachers Advisors LLC. Company insiders that have sold Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage company stock in the last year include Charity Isely, Lark Isely and Todd Dissinger. View Insider Buying and Selling for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage.
Which institutional investors are buying Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage stock?
NGVC stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Renaissance Technologies LLC, BlackRock Inc., TIAA CREF Investment Management LLC, Bridgeway Capital Management Inc., EAM Global Investors LLC, Columbus Circle Investors, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP and Acadian Asset Management LLC. Company insiders that have bought Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage stock in the last two years include Edward Cerkovnik, Elizabeth Isely and Kemper Isely. View Insider Buying and Selling for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage.
How do I buy shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage?
Shares of NGVC can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's stock price today?
One share of NGVC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $17.05.
How big of a company is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has a market capitalization of $402.17 million and generates $849.04 million in revenue each year. The specialty retailer earns $12.66 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.37 on an earnings per share basis. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage employs 3,598 workers across the globe.
What is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's official website?
How can I contact Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's mailing address is 12612 W. ALAMEDA PARKWAY, LAKEWOOD CO, 80228. The specialty retailer can be reached via phone at 303-986-4600 or via email at [email protected]
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