NGVC
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. Consumer Defensive - Grocery Stores Investor Relations →
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC) closed at $25.32 as of 2026-03-20, trading 12.2% above its 200-week moving average of $22.57. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 13.7% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 50, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 0.9x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.94 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 664 weeks of data, NGVC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 11 times. On average, these episodes lasted 29 weeks. Historically, investors who bought NGVC at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +2.2%.
With a market cap of $583 million, NGVC is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 7.5%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 23.8%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 2.6x book value.
Over the past 12.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in NGVC would have grown to $97, compared to $478 for the S&P 500. NGVC has returned -0.3% annualized vs 13.1% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 42.6% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: NGVC vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After NGVC Crosses Below the Line?
Across 11 historical episodes, buying NGVC when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -2.5% after 12 months (median -2.0%), compared to +10.8% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 45% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +19.8% vs +25.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment NGVC crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
NGVC has crossed below its 200-week MA 11 times with an average 1-year return of +2.2% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Jan 2015 | 38 | 43.0% | +14.5% | +53.9% |
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2015 | 2 | 4.3% | -19.4% | +34.7% |
| Apr 2015 | Jul 2018 | 172 | 75.2% | -24.9% | +35.9% |
| Oct 2018 | Oct 2018 | 1 | 2.1% | -41.8% | +135.6% |
| Jan 2019 | Feb 2019 | 2 | 6.6% | -32.7% | +162.7% |
| Mar 2019 | May 2020 | 61 | 40.5% | -41.9% | +178.3% |
| Aug 2020 | Oct 2020 | 5 | 11.1% | +28.8% | +222.1% |
| Oct 2020 | Nov 2020 | 1 | 1.6% | +33.1% | +225.8% |
| Jul 2021 | Jul 2021 | 1 | 1.0% | +65.7% | +190.6% |
| Sep 2021 | Sep 2021 | 1 | 3.8% | +26.6% | +191.6% |
| Sep 2022 | Jun 2023 | 38 | 21.6% | +15.8% | +154.4% |
| Average | 29 | — | +2.2% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NGVC below its 200-week moving average?
No. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC) is currently 12.2% above its 200-week moving average of $22.57. It would need to fall to $22.57 to cross below the line.
What is NGVC's 200-week moving average price?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $22.57 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when NGVC drops below its 200-week moving average?
NGVC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 11 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +2.2%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 29 weeks on average.
Is NGVC a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about NGVC as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 50. Free cash flow yield is 7.5%. Return on equity is 23.8%. Price-to-book is 2.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does NGVC compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 12.8 years, $100 invested in NGVC would have grown to $97, compared to $478 for the S&P 500. That's -0.3% annualized vs 13.1% for the index. NGVC has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does NGVC pay a dividend?
Yes. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 237.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20