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Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc. (NGVC) Revenue-to-Profit Sankey Flow & SEC XBRL Financials

$28.69 +0.74% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $28.67

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc. (NGVC) carries a Roarable Rating of C- (Hold) with 59/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

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ROARABLE C- • HOLD / WATCH Cap $656.4M

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As of 2026-11-02, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 59/100 at a spot price of $28.69 (+0.74% 1D, market cap $656.4M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 6/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 17/20. Across 146 tracked Consumer Staples issuers, NGVC ranks #48 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Staples sector (Food Chains), NGVC carries a Roarable C- (59/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 14.1x, gross margin of 29.9%, and ROIC of 24.9%. By comparison, VLGEA (Village Super Market Inc. (Class A)) holds a B grade (73/100 RQD, P/E 11.2x, ROIC 14.0%, cap $630.7M) and DNUT (Krispy Kreme Inc.) posts a E grade (25/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -24.4%, cap $555.2M). Among the 5-stock peer group, VLGEA leads on earnings multiple (11.2x) while NGVC leads on capital efficiency (24.9% ROIC).

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🤖 Gideon Ashmere • AI SEC 10-K Forensics (Click for Instant Brief) What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for NGVC?

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Per NGVC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30, CIK 0001547459), Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc. generated $1.33B in revenue (+7.2% YoY), $46.4M in net income, and $24.1M in free cash flow against $668.6M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $28.67 (-0.06%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 12/20 (C-) • 1.8% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 59/100 (C-) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.2% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 53.1% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk C-

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+0.5% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for NGVC)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±8%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (59/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY NGVC SCORES 59/100 (C-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+17/20 pts (29% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 85% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+16/20 pts (27% of score)

Altman Z-Score 3.52 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 8/9

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning6/20 pts (-14 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-14 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade B-$30.01-0.9% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade C+$29.75+4.1% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade C+$30.96-7.3% Next Q

Current

Grade C-$28.69+0.2% Hist 90D α

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Even with a 59/100 (C-) score, NGVC faces multiple-compression risk if 14.1x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 27.4% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($29.41) or 200D SMA ($28.60) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($28.82) toward Bear Floor ($22.48).

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VISUAL REVENUE-TO-PROFIT SANKEY WATERFALL • FY 2025 (10-K)

How NGVC Turns Every Dollar of Sales Into Real Bottom-Line Profit

Free Cash Flow:$24.1M (1.8% FCF Margin)

Multi-Year SEC EDGAR XBRL Revenue, Net Profit & Free Cash Flow Trajectory

■ Revenue■ Net Profit■ Free Cash Flow

FY23

Rev $1.14B

FY24

Rev $1.24B

FY25

Rev $1.33B

Fiscal Year	Revenue	Gross Margin	Op Margin	Net Profit	Free Cash Flow	ROIC %
FY 2025	$1.33B	29.9%	4.7%	$46.4M	$24.1M	24.9%
FY 2024	$1.24B	29.4%	3.8%	$33.9M	$36.2M	20.1%
FY 2023	$1.14B	29.9%	2.8%	$23.2M	$64.6M	24.9%

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NGVC // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -0.35%📐 WEDGE COMPRESSION COIL

2026-11-02O $30.12H $30.12L $28.48C $28.69VOL 126.3K

RES: $32.34SUP: $26.78SMA50: $29.41SMA200: $28.60

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

5.9%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +7.2% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Staples Rank #48 of 146 ⚔️ VLGEA vs NGVC Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Staples Peer Comparison (NGVC vs. VLGEA, DNUT, ARKO, GO)

Industry: Food Chains (14 Tracked Issuers)

Across 146 tracked Consumer Staples securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc. (NGVC) ranks #48 by composite RQD confidence (59/100, grade C-) and #80 by equity capitalization ($656.4M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, VLGEA leads on earnings valuation at 11.2x trailing P/E, while NGVC leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 24.9% ROIC and 29.9% gross margin. VLGEA currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 73/100 (B) compared with NGVC at 59/100 (C-).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
NGVC ACTIVE Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc.	C-	59/100	14.1x	29.9%	24.9%	+0.74%	$656.4M	Benchmark Subject
VLGEA Village Super Market Inc. (Class A)	B	73/100	11.2x	28.6%	14.0%	+0.40%	$630.7M	/vlgea-vs-ngvc →
DNUT Krispy Kreme Inc.	E	25/100	—	—	-24.4%	+2.34%	$555.2M	/dnut-vs-ngvc →
ARKO ARKO Corp.	D	48/100	18.6x	—	9.6%	+0.27%	$424.1M	/arko-vs-ngvc →
GO Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.	D+	57/100	—	30.3%	-12.6%	+0.39%	$1.28B	/go-vs-ngvc →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-09-30 • CIK 0001547459

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30), Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc. (NGVC) reported GAAP revenue of $1.33B (+7.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.24B , and +16.7% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $46.4M, operating cash flow of $55.3M, and free cash flow of $24.1M (-33.5% YoY). On the balance sheet, NGVC closed FY2025 with $668.6M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 3.52, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-09-30	$1.33B	$46.4M	$55.3M	$24.1M	$668.6M	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-09-30	$1.24B	$33.9M	$73.8M	$36.2M	$648.9M	$8.9M
FY2023 (FY)	2023-09-30	$1.14B	$23.2M	$64.6M	$64.6M	—	—

3. NGVC Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is NGVC stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

How does NGVC compare to VLGEA and DNUT in the Consumer Staples sector?

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for NGVC?

Where is NGVC trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

NGVC last traded at $28.69 (+0.74% on volume of 79,831 shares), positioning the stock -2.45% below its 50-day simple moving average ($29.41) and +0.31% above its 200-day simple moving average ($28.60). Across its 52-week range of $23.47 to $35.93, NGVC sits at the 41.9% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 40.1 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±8.0% ($26.39 to $30.99).

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How profitable is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc. (NGVC)?

In FY 2025 (10-K), NGVC converted $1.3B of revenue into a 29.9% gross margin, 4.7% operating margin, and $24.1M in free cash flow (1.8% FCF margin).

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NGVC — Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:34:06Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

The Roarable RQD Score is 59, graded C- and labeled "Roarable Hold — Cautious Neutral," per the Roarable RQD rating.

Fundamental Cash Engine (12 / 20): Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects ROIC of 24.9% and an FCF yield of 3.67%. High capital efficiency is a clear upside driver, while the modest FCF yield signals that cash generation is not cheap relative to the share price.
Whale 13F Flow (6 / 20): Per the Roarable RQD rating, institutional accumulation and options positioning score weakly. This is a headwind: limited visible institutional sponsorship reduces a supportive demand signal.
Insider Conviction (17 / 20): Per the Roarable RQD rating, SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow is the strongest pillar. This is the leading upside signal in the rating.
Macro Regime Fit (8 / 20): Per the Roarable RQD rating, beta is 1.0 and sector sensitivity is noted. Scoring is moderate, implying the stock's performance is tied to broader market and sector conditions rather than idiosyncratic strength.
Forensic Balance Sheet (16 / 20): Per the Roarable RQD rating, Altman Z is 3.52, Piotroski F is 8/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.5. This is the second-strongest pillar and supports a view of balance-sheet resilience.

Net implication for a prospective investor: the rating balances a strong balance sheet and insider signal against weak institutional flow and a moderate macro fit. Valuation tradeoffs are visible in the market data (P/E TTM 14.1, forward P/E 13.1), where the multiple is not stretched but the FCF yield is modest. The rating does not constitute personalized advice.

Snapshot

Price	Market Cap	P/E (TTM)	Forward P/E	EV/EBITDA	EPS (TTM)	Dividend Yield	Beta	52-Wk Range	ROIC %
$28.48	$656.4M	14.1	13.1	7.2	2.02	1.68%	1.0	$23.47 - $35.93	24.9%

Business

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc. (NGVC) is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Consumer Staples sector and Food Chains industry, per the company profile. The source data does not specify its product categories, customer base, or revenue model beyond the sector and industry classification and reported revenue figures in the SEC financials. Not available in source data for further business description detail.

Financial Trend

Period	Revenue	Operating Income	Net Income	EPS	FCF	Cash	Debt
FY 2025	$1330.8M	$62.0M	$46.4M	N/A	$24.1M	$23.2M	N/A
FY 2024	$1241.6M	$47.0M	$33.9M	N/A	$36.2M	$6.3M	$8.9M
FY 2023	$1140.6M	$31.7M	$23.2M	N/A	$64.6M	N/A	N/A

Per the SEC financials, revenue, operating income, and net income rose across the three reported fiscal years, and FY 2025 net income of $46.4M reflects this trend. Per the market data, gross margin is 29.9%, operating margin 4.7%, and net margin 3.5%, with ROIC of 24.9%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 3.52 and the Piotroski F-Score is 8/9, with Debt/Equity of 0.5. FCF declined from $64.6M in FY 2023 to $24.1M in FY 2025 per the SEC financials, which is a point to monitor against the stronger earnings trend.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news feed, five items reference NGVC: a StockInvest.us forecast piece, a TradingView estimates item, a Simply Wall St valuation piece, a MarketBeat report that shares crossed below the 200-day moving average, and a MarketBeat item reporting a downgrade by Wall Street Zen to "Hold." Four items are marked YELLOW (market wire) and one is marked RED (risk watch), the downgrade. A further item from a third-party site describes shares testing resistance. These items are market commentary and do not contain disclosed operational catalysts in the source data. Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, there are no supply-chain links and no proprietary signals.

Open Questions

What are the specific insider and Congressional transactions behind the 17/20 Insider Conviction score, and in which direction do they run?
What is driving the decline in free cash flow from $64.6M (FY 2023) to $24.1M (FY 2025) despite rising net income?
What are the EPS, total debt, and cash figures for FY 2023 and FY 2025, which are marked N/A or missing in the financials?
What is the source and date basis for the 52-week range and the recent 5.44% single-day decline?
What is the company's specific product mix and customer base, given the source data provides only sector and industry classification?

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🟡 MARKET WIRE StockInvest.us • 14h ago

Natural Grocers By Vitamin Cottage Stock Price Forecast. Should You Buy NGVC?

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🟡 MARKET WIRE TradingView • 17h ago

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Simply Wall St • 20h ago

Should You Investigate Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE:NGVC) At US$28.48?

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🟢 CATALYST MarketBeat • 1d ago

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NGVC Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $28.69?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is NGVC (C- • RQD 59/100) a Buy at $28.48?

Welcome to the NGVC (Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 59/100 (Roarable Hold — Cautious Neutral) in Food Chains. Bulls point to capital efficiency (24.9% ROIC), while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

MU MultipleCompression Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $21.36 (-25.0%)

Spot @ $28.48

Pump the brakes on NGVC — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on NGVC, but look at what you are paying: 14.1x trailing P/E with 29.9% gross margins. Unless Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

MA MacroHawk_NYC Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $33.61 (+18.0%)

Spot @ $28.48

NGVC cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on NGVC, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Food Chains and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $28.48 (52-wk range $23.47 - $35.93), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.