Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cott (NGVC) Stock Analysis
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Consumer Defensive · Grocery Stores
Sell if holding. Multiple concerning factors at $32.60: Leverage penalty (D/E 1.4): -0.5; Weak overall score: 5.0/10.
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... Read more
Sell if holding. Multiple concerning factors at $32.60: Leverage penalty (D/E 1.4): -0.5; Weak overall score: 5.0/10. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 57, MACD bullish. Score 5.0/10, moderate confidence.
Passes 8/8 gates (positive momentum, favorable risk/reward ratio, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 33d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Suitability: aggressive.
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Sell if holding. Multiple concerning factors at $32.60: Leverage penalty (D/E 1.4): -0.5; Weak overall score: 5.0/10. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 57, MACD bullish. Prior stop was $30.32. Score 5.0/10, moderate confidence.
Take-profit target: $39.38 (+20.8% upside). Prior stop was $30.32. Stop-loss: $30.32.
Leverage penalty (D/E 1.4): -0.5; Weak overall score: 5.0/10; Weak growth.
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cott trades at a P/E of 15.7 (forward 14.1). TrendMatrix value score: 6.9/10. Verdict: Sell.
9 analysts cover NGVC with a consensus score of 4.2/5. Average price target: $46.
What does Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cott do?Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, retails natural and organic groceries, and...
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.