Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc chart

Last update: 2022-12-30
Key statistics and financials
Revenue per share 48.17
Dividend & Yield0.40$ (3.69%)
Beta 0.99
Market capitalization 253.61M
Operating cash flow 48.84M
ESG Scores unknown

Company description

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 products; private label products comprising pasta, pasta sauce, ketchup, canned beans and vegetables, frozen vegetables, frozen fruits, frozen meals, frozen pizza, bread, baking mixes, plant based butter, olive and coconut oil, coconut milk, honey, maple syrup, preserves, chocolate, coffee, bacon, beef jerky, canned seafood, popcorn, tortilla chips, taco shells, eggs, cheese, apple sauce, apple cider vinegar, spring water, paper products, cleaning products, and other 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 consisting of 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. The company also offers science-based nutrition education programs to help customers make informed health and nutrition choices. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado.

Sector: Consumer Defensive - Industry: Grocery Stores

Financial Ratios
Quick Ratio0.26
Working Capital11.09
Return On Equity0.14
Debt To Equity0.15
Fixed Asset Ratio0.01
Fixed Interest Cover13.11

Financial data

Financial Statements

Cashflow Statement 2019-09-30 2020-09-30 2021-09-30 2022-09-30
Change To Liabilities 1.02M 10.1M -2.64M 447k
Total Cashflows From Investing Activities -31.86M -29.56M -27.75M -31.14M
Net Borrowings -8.28M -7.96M 20.86M -10.72M
Total Cash From Financing Activities -8.7M -14.63M -30.98M -20.19M
Change To Operating Activities -15k 4.81M 513k 1.97M
Issuance Of Stock
Net Income 9.42M 20.01M 20.58M 21.36M
Change In Cash -3.18M 22.32M -4.86M -11.64M
Effect Of Exchange Rate
Total Cash From Operating Activities 37.38M 66.5M 53.88M 39.69M
Depreciation 29.48M 31.99M 30.43M 28.61M
Change To Account Receivables -315k -3.42M 30k -2.97M
Other Cashflows From Financing Activities -25k -25k -52k
Change To Netincome 4.92M 4.65M 2.33M 4.12M
Capital Expenditures -30.03M -26.75M -26.35M -28.04M

Income Statement 2019-09-30 2020-09-30 2021-09-30 2022-09-30
Research Development
Income Before Tax 11.81M 25.7M 26.06M 27.78M
Net Income 9.42M 20.01M 20.58M 21.36M
Selling General Administrative 220.55M 301.59M 310.18M 320.1M
Gross Profit 238.75M 331.14M 340.45M 353.71M
Ebit 17.15M 28.36M 29.78M 33.08M
Operating Income 17.15M 28.36M 29.78M 33.08M
Interest Expense -4.95M -2.05M -2.27M -2.37M
Income Tax Expense 2.4M 5.69M 5.47M 6.42M
Total Revenue 903.58M 1.04B 1.06B 1.09B
Cost Of Revenue 664.83M 705.7M 715.07M 735.91M
Total Other Income ExpenseNet -5.33M -2.66M -3.73M -5.29M
Net Income From Continuing Ops 9.42M 20.01M 20.58M 21.36M
Net Income Applicable To Common Shares 9.42M 20.01M 20.58M 21.36M

Balance Sheet Statement 2019-09-30 2020-09-30 2021-09-30 2022-09-30
Total Liabilities 170.21M 508.73M 512.35M 507.3M
Total Stockholder Equity 156.91M 173.07M 142.73M 155.81M
Other Current Liabilities 1.41M 1.82M 2.16M 1.76M
Total Assets 327.11M 681.79M 655.08M 663.11M
Common Stock 23k 23k 23k 23k
Other Current Assets
Retained Earnings 100.92M 116.29M 85.42M 97.72M
Treasury Stock -359k
Cash 6.21M 28.53M 23.68M 12.04M
Total Current Liabilities 83.27M 129.15M 133.77M 137.73M
Other Stockholder Equity
Property, Plant, and Equipment 201.63M 527.26M 507.15M 507.87M
Total Current Assets 115.18M 143.41M 135.63M 140.66M
Net Tangible Assets 148.26M 162.6M 131.02M 141.72M
Net Receivables 5.06M 8.52M 8.49M 10.5M
Accounts Payable 63.16M 69.16M 68.95M 71.28M


Insider Transactions

Here are the insider transactions of stock shares related to Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc:

Filer Name Transaction Text Ownership Date Filer Relation Shares
DISSINGER TODDD2023-01-03Chief Financial Officer12.01k
ISELY RAQUEL MD2022-11-01Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security205
DISSINGER TODDD2022-11-01Chief Financial Officer1.62k
ISELY RAQUEL MD2022-10-17Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security100
ISELY RAQUEL MD2022-10-03Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security480
DISSINGER TODDD2022-10-03Chief Financial Officer3.52k
ISELY RAQUEL MD2022-06-27Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security200
DISSINGER TODDD2022-06-27Chief Financial Officer4k
CERKOVNIK EDWARDD2022-03-03Director3.96k
HALLE RICHARDD2022-03-03Director3.96k
ROONEY DAVID C.D2022-03-03Director3.96k
DISSINGER TODDSale at price 16.43 per share.D2022-02-08Chief Financial Officer13.37k
DISSINGER TODDD2022-01-03Chief Financial Officer12.01k
ISELY RAQUEL MD2021-11-01Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security205
DISSINGER TODDD2021-11-01Chief Financial Officer1.62k
ISELY RAQUEL MD2021-10-15Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security100
ISELY RAQUEL MD2021-10-01Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security480
DISSINGER TODDD2021-10-01Chief Financial Officer3.52k
ISELY RAQUEL MD2021-06-28Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security200
DISSINGER TODDD2021-06-28Chief Financial Officer4k
ISELY KEMPERStock Gift at price 0.00 per share.D2021-04-01President500
ROONEY DAVID C.D2021-03-08Director2.18k
CERKOVNIK EDWARDD2021-03-04Director8.22k
HALLE RICHARDD2021-03-04Director8.22k
DISSINGER TODDD2021-01-04Chief Financial Officer12.01k
ISELY RAQUEL MD2020-11-02Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security205
DISSINGER TODDD2020-11-02Chief Financial Officer1.62k
ISELY RAQUEL MD2020-10-15Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security100
DISSINGER TODDD2020-10-01Chief Financial Officer1.6k
ISELY RAQUEL MStock Award(Grant) at price 9.48 per share.D2020-09-24Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security600
DISSINGER TODDStock Award(Grant) at price 9.48 per share.D2020-09-24Chief Financial Officer2.4k
DISSINGER TODDD2020-08-13Chief Financial Officer1.8k
ISELY RAQUEL MD2020-06-26Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security200
DISSINGER TODDD2020-06-26Chief Financial Officer4k
CAMPBELL MICHAEL TD2020-03-06Director4.57k
CERKOVNIK EDWARDD2020-03-06Director4.57k
HALLE RICHARDD2020-03-06Director4.57k
DISSINGER TODDD2020-01-02Chief Financial Officer12.01k
ISELY RAQUEL MD2019-11-01Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security205
DISSINGER TODDD2019-11-01Chief Financial Officer1.62k
DISSINGER TODDD2019-08-13Chief Financial Officer1.8k
ISELY RAQUEL MD2019-06-27Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security405
DISSINGER TODDD2019-06-27Chief Financial Officer4k
CAMPBELL MICHAEL TD2019-03-07Director8.2k
CERKOVNIK EDWARDD2019-03-07Director8.2k
HALLE RICHARDD2019-03-07Director8.2k
DISSINGER TODDD2019-01-02Chief Financial Officer12.01k
DISSINGER TODDD2019-01-02Chief Financial Officer12.01k
ISELY LARKSale at price 19.00 per share.D2018-12-03Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security10k
DISSINGER TODDSale at price 21.50 per share.D2018-11-28Chief Financial Officer2.48k
DISSINGER TODDD2018-11-01Chief Financial Officer1.62k

Insider transaction explanations

Insider buying is the legal purchase of shares by a senior executive or director of a company. "Filer Name" corresponds to the name of the stock buyer or seller. "Transaction Text" describes the transaction. "Ownership" gives information about the transaction type. "Date" is the reported transaction date. "Filer Relation" gives the role of the insider in the company. "Shares" is the value of the transaction. You will find the complete description of the General Transaction Codes on the SEC dedicated page


Investment strategy backtesting

These are the result of three automatic investment systems applied to Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc. You will find the performance of an systematic investment system, a momentum strategy, and a buy the dip trading strategy.


Systematic investment results on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc

Here is the result of two systematic investment strategies applied to Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc. The first strategy automatically buys the first day of the month, and the second strategy buys the fifteenth day of the month.

Systematic investment equity curve on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc

The following chart shows the equity curve of the two systematic investment strategies applied to Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc:

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc automated entries

The systematic investment strategy that buys the first day of the month would give a performance of -4.35% on the backtest period.

Performance at glance

Performance

-4.35 %

Latent gain

-97.4 $

Invested capital

2236.65 $

Annualized return

-1.05 %
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Momentum strategy results on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc

This is the result of two momentum investment strategies applied to Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc. The first strategy uses a momentum signal calculated on one quarter, and the second uses a momentum signal calculated on two quarters.

Momentum entry openings on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc

The following chart shows all the entries opened by the momentum investment system on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc:

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc momentum entries
  • The first momentum investment strategy would give -0.73% of return on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc. That represents -34.75$ of latent gain with 4754.0$ of employed capital.
  • The second momentum investment strategy would give 5.24% of return on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc. That represents 196.89$ of latent gain with 3759.11$ of employed capital.
Performance at glance (1Q Momentum)

Performance

-0.73 %

Latent gain

-34.75 $

Invested capital

4754.0 $

Annualized return

-7.5 %
Performance at glance (2Q Momentum)

Performance

5.24 %

Latent gain

196.89 $

Invested capital

3759.11 $

Annualized return

1.43 %

Momentum equity curve on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc

The following chart shows the equity curve of the two momentum strategies applied to Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc:

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc momentum equity

Note: the dividends potentially given by Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc are not integrated into the calculation of the equity curve neither the performance of the strategy. The integration of the dividends will be available soon.


Employed capital on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc

The following chart shows the employed capital evolution of the two momentum strategies on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc since the beginning:

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc

Note: the algorithm buys for a maximum of 250$ per entry. If the stock price is greater than 250$, the system buys only one stock per entry. The investment system stops automatically when the financial exposure reaches 10000$.


Buy the dip strategy result on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc

Buy the dip entry openings on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc

The performance achieved by the robo-advisor on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc is -16.05%. That represents -240.39$ of latent gain with 1498.14$ of employed capital. The following chart shows Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc stock price with all the entries opened by the automated investment system.

Note: The blue line represents the weekly stock price of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc, and the green triangles represent the entry openings. The artificall robo-advisor needs at least 100 weeks of trading history to work.

Performance at glance

Performance

-16.05 %

Latent gain

-240.39 $

Invested capital

1498.14 $

Annualized return

-7.5 %

Equity curve of the strategy applied to Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc

The following chart shows the result of the investment strategy applied to Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc:

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc

Note: the dividends potentially given by Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc are not integrated into the calculation of the equity curve neither the performance of the strategy. The integration of the dividends will be available soon.


Employed capital on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc

The following chart shows the employed capital evolution since the beginning of the investment strategy on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc:

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc

Note: the algorithm buys for a maximum of 250$ per entry. If the stock price is greater than 250$, the system buys only one stock per entry. The investment system stops automatically when the financial exposure reaches 10000$.


Investment strategies comparison on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc

In this section, I will compare the three previous investment strategies applied to Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc.

Equity curve comparison on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc

The following chart shows the equity curve of the artificall advisor, the trend folowing and the automatic investment strategies:

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc investment strategy comparison

Employed capital comparison on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc investment comparison

Performance comparison on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc

Strategy Latent Profit Growth Employed capital CAGR
Automatic investment -4.35% -97.4$ 2236.65$ -1.05%
Momentum 1 quarter -0.73% -34.75$ 4754.0$ -0.19%
Momentum 2 quarters 5.24% 196.89$ 3759.11$ 1.43%
Non-directional -16.05% -240.39$ 1498.14$ -7.5%
Annualized return comparison

Automatic investment

-1.05 %

Momentum 1Q

1.43 %

Momentum 2Q

1.43 %

Non-directional

-7.5 %

Correlated stocks

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Positive correlations

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  • Negative correlation

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    Note: The algorithm computes the probability of correlation between Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc and the other stocks. There may be false positives or some missing correlated stocks. If the price of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc does not vary for 36 weeks, the correlation calculation result will be wrong.


    Company information

    Company name Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc
    Country United States
    City Lakewood
    Address 12612 West Alameda Parkway
    Phone 303 986 4600
    Website www.naturalgrocers.com
    FullTime employees 3235
    Industry Grocery Stores
    Sector Consumer Defensive
    Exchange XNYS
    Ticker NGVC
    Market www.nyse.com

    Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc ESG Scores

    Environment scores

    Environment ESG Factors Scores
    Environment Score 0
    Peer Environment Performance unknown
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    Palm Oil unknown
    Nuclear unknown
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    GMO unknown
    Coal unknown
    Pesticides unknown
    Animal Testing unknown

    Social scores

    Social ESG Factors Scores
    Social Score 0
    Peer Social Performance unknown
    Social Percentile unknown
    Highest Controversy unknown
    Peer Highest Controversy Performance unknown
    Adult unknown
    Gambling unknown
    Alcoholic unknown
    Tobacco unknown
    Catholic unknown
    Controversial Weapons unknown
    Small Arms unknown
    Military Contract unknown
    Peer Count unknown

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    Governance scores

    Governance ESG Factors Scores
    Governance Score 0
    Peer Governance Performance unknown
    Governance Percentile unknown

    ESG at glance
    Total ESG Scores: unknown
    Environment Score: 0
    Social Score: 0
    Governance Score: 0

    ESG Performance: unknown

    Peer Group: unknown

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