Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC) Financial Ratio Screen
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Calculation date: 2026-08-31. Financial period used: September 2025. The ratios are automated proxies inspired by published methodologies; they are not official index determinations.
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Profile description reviewed: 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; private label repackaged bulk products, including dried fruits, nuts, grains, granolas, teas, herbs, and spices, as well as peanut and almond butters; private label products comprising grocery staples, household products, bulk foods, and vitamins and dietary supplements, as well as organic eggs, organic flavored coffee, and organic mustard; 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 name-brand supplements, as well as private label dietary supplements; body care products consisting of cosmetics, skin care, hair care, fragrance, and personal care products containing natural and organic ingredients; pet care and food products; household and general merchandise, including cleaning supplies, paper products, and dish and laundry soaps, as well as other common household products, such as diapers; and books and handouts. The company operates its retail stores under the Natural Grocers, Vitamin Cottage, Health Hotline, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage trademark, as well as Vitamin Cottage Natural Grocers and Health Hotline trademarks. The company also offers science-based nutrition education programs to help customers make informed health and nutrition choices. The company was formerly known as Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado.
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The table shows implemented MSCI and FTSE/Yasaar-style asset-based models plus a provisional S&P-style leverage reconstruction where a complete 36-month denominator exists. These are independent calculations, not official index results or Shariah determinations. See formulas, sources and limitations.
Based on financial data from September 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI | 49.5% / 30% | 2.6% / 30% | 4.3% / 30% | N/A | INSUFFICIENT / NOT IMPLEMENTED* |
| FTSE | 49.5% / 33% | 2.6% / 33% | 4.3% / 50% | N/A | INSUFFICIENT / NOT IMPLEMENTED* |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 33.6% | |
| Operating Margin | 4.4% | |
| Net Margin | 3.6% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 23.8% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 6.0% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $55M |
| Free Cash Flow | $24M |
| Total Debt | $332M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 147.7 |
| Current Ratio | 1.1 |
| Total Assets | $671M |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $25.65 |
| 50-Day MA | $26.01 |
| 200-Day MA | $32.86 |
| Avg Volume | 197K |
| Beta | 1.3 |
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52-Week Range
$23.47
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Financial data provenance and verification
The displayed fields were imported from yfinance on 2026-03-29 for the financial period September 2025. This is a secondary data feed and can differ from amended or newly filed statements.
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About Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC)
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; private label repackaged bulk products, including dried fruits, nuts, grains, granolas, teas, herbs, and spices, as well as peanut and almond butters; private label products comprising grocery staples, household products, bulk foods, and vitamins and dietary supplements, as well as organic eggs, organic flavored coffee, and organic mustard; 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 name-brand supplements, as well as private label dietary supplements; body care products consisting of cosmetics, skin care, hair care, fragrance, and personal care products containing natural and organic ingredients; pet care and food products; household and general merchandise, including cleaning supplies, paper products, and dish and laundry soaps, as well as other common household products, such as diapers; and books and handouts. The company operates its retail stores under the Natural Grocers, Vitamin Cottage, Health Hotline, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage trademark, as well as Vitamin Cottage Natural Grocers and Health Hotline trademarks. The company also offers science-based nutrition education programs to help customers make informed health and nutrition choices. The company was formerly known as Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado.
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Is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC) halal to invest in?
The current automated result is More financial data is needed. It uses available public financial fields and simplified methodology proxies. It is not a fatwa or an official determination by AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, or FTSE.
What is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.'s debt ratio?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.'s debt ratio is 49.5% in the MSCI new-inclusion reproduction: total debt divided by total assets, against a 30% threshold. See the methodology page for the official source and limitations.
What are Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.'s key financial metrics?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. has a market capitalization of USD 598M in its listing currency, trailing P/E ratio of 12.6, and revenue of $1.3B. The company maintains a gross margin of 33.6% and a net margin of 3.6%. Return on equity stands at 23.8%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Calculation date: 2026-08-31. Financial period: September 2025. These dates are shown separately because regenerating this page does not refresh the underlying data.
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