NGVC Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage stock stands at 26.03 as of Apr 1, 2025. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $1.58 and the stock price of $41.12 per share. An increase of 39% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 18.8 of the last four quarters.
NGVC PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has been 20.31. The current 26.03 P/E ratio is 28% higher than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, NGVC's PE ratio peaked in the Dec 2018 quarter at 34.84, with a price of $15.33 and an EPS of $0.44. The Sep 2020 quarter marked the lowest point at 11.08, with a price of $9.86 and an EPS of $0.89.
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 64.61% in 2018
Maximum annual decrease: -67.88% in 2014
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19.93 | 57.42% | $29.69 | $1.49 |
| 2023 | 12.66 | 10.28% | $12.91 | $1.02 |
| 2022 | 11.48 | -6.89% | $10.79 | $0.94 |
| 2021 | 12.33 | 11.28% | $11.22 | $0.91 |
| 2020 | 11.08 | -53.43% | $9.86 | $0.89 |
| 2019 | 23.79 | -19.71% | $9.99 | $0.42 |
| 2018 | 29.63 | 64.61% | $16.89 | $0.57 |
| 2017 | 18 | -17.73% | $5.58 | $0.31 |
| 2016 | 21.88 | -30.56% | $11.16 | $0.51 |
| 2015 | 31.51 | 16.14% | $22.69 | $0.72 |
| 2014 | 27.13 | -67.88% | $16.28 | $0.6 |
| 2013 | 84.47 | 13.53% | $39.7 | $0.47 |
| 2012 | 74.4 | N/A | $22.32 | $0.3 |
| 2011 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $0.16 |
| 2010 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $0.2 |
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 25.14 | 26.14% | $39.72 | $1.58 |
| Sep 2024 | 19.93 | 26.94% | $29.69 | $1.49 |
| Jun 2024 | 15.7 | 9.56% | $21.2 | $1.35 |
| Mar 2024 | 14.33 | 4.75% | $18.05 | $1.26 |
| Dec 2023 | 13.68 | 8.06% | $16 | $1.17 |
| Sep 2023 | 12.66 | -12.21% | $12.91 | $1.02 |
| Jun 2023 | 14.42 | -12.87% | $12.26 | $0.85 |
| Mar 2023 | 16.55 | 32.19% | $11.75 | $0.71 |
| Dec 2022 | 12.52 | 9.06% | $9.14 | $0.73 |
| Sep 2022 | 11.48 | -16.51% | $10.79 | $0.94 |
| Jun 2022 | 13.75 | -15.12% | $15.95 | $1.16 |
| Mar 2022 | 16.2 | 29.6% | $19.6 | $1.21 |
| Dec 2021 | 12.5 | 1.38% | $14.25 | $1.14 |
| Sep 2021 | 12.33 | -12.74% | $11.22 | $0.91 |
| Jun 2021 | 14.13 | -39.62% | $10.74 | $0.76 |
NGVC average PE ratio chart
Currently, NGVC's PE ratio is higher than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
NGVC PE vs peers
In comparison to its peers WMT and SFM, NGVC's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than KR's and DIT's. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is currently trading at a lower PE ratio (26.03) than its peers average of 28.78.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| KR Kroger Co | 17.88 | $49.31B |
| DIT Amcon Distributing Co | 19.55 | $75.84M |
| NGVC Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc | 26.03 | $942.93M |
| WMT Walmart Inc | 36.71 | $712.14B |
| SFM Sprouts Farmers Market Inc | 40.96 | $15.31B |
| UNFI United Natural Foods Inc | N/A | $1.67B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's PE ratio?
NGVC stock has a price to earnings ratio of 26.03 as of Apr 1, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC)?
The 3-year average price to earnings ratio for NGVC stock is 15.47.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC)?
The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for NGVC stock is 15.42.
What is the highest PE ratio for NGVC?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 34.84 in the Dec 2018 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for NGVC compare to its historical average?
NGVC's current price to earnings ratio is 28% above its 10-year historical average.
How is NGVC's PE ratio calculated (Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Apr 1, 2025), Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's share price is $41.12. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $1.58. Therefore, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's PE ratio for today is 26.03. PE RATIO(26.03) = STOCK PRICE($41.12) / TTM EPS($1.58)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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