Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cott (NGVC) Fair Value 2026

NGVC · Retail-Grocery Stores ·

By CirclFi Research Team · Data from SEC EDGAR, FRED & GDELT

Quality Score

9.6 /10

32 fundamental signals · 13 models active

Value Trap Risk

(—/100)

Quick Summary — As of 2026-07-13, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cott (NGVC) trades at $32.67, approximately 852% above CirclFi’s Bayesian DCF fair value of $3.43. QOC: 9.6/10. 13/13 models active.

Key Facts

Ticker
NGVC
Price
$32.67
Quality Score
9.6/10
Value Trap Risk
—/100
Models Active
13/13
Last Updated
Strength: Quality Score of 9.6/10 indicates strong fundamentals
Risk: Majority of models suggest overvaluation

Valuation Matrix

13 Intrinsic Value Models vs. Current Price ($32.67)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
Bayesian DCF
High Conviction
$3.43 -89.5%
Earnings Power Value
Low Conviction
$0.48 -98.5%
CUCE Ensemble
Low Conviction
$18.88 -42.2%
First Chicago
High Conviction
$29.10 -10.9%

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What Is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cott (NGVC) Worth in 2026?

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cott's intrinsic value is estimated at $28.07. Trading at its current price of $32.67, the valuation engine raises significant caution: 11 of 13 models flag downside risk, projecting an average implied return of -14.1%. Model dispersion is worth noting: Markov DDM targets $152.09 (+365.5%), versus EPV at $0.48 (-98.5%). This +464.1% range highlights the importance of multi-model analysis rather than relying on any single methodology.

What Do the Models Say About NGVC?

13 of 13 models are currently active for NGVC. Of these, 2 models suggest upside while 11 models suggest overvaluation. The Bayesian DCF estimates NGVC's intrinsic value at $3.43, implying -89.5% downside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →

How Does NGVC Rank in Retail-Grocery Stores?

Among 11 Retail-Grocery Stores stocks, NGVC ranks #1 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 9.6/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 9.6 places NGVC in the top tier.

The Retail-Grocery Stores sector introduces analytical considerations specific to consumer-facing company businesses. For Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cott, metrics like gross margin expansion provide important context that general-purpose valuation models may underweight.

Is NGVC a Value Trap?

The Value Trap algorithm is not active for NGVC. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →

Multi-Model Methodology

13 of 13 models are active for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cott. Broad coverage provides high confidence. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cott scores 9.6 out of 10 on our 32-signal quality assessment, a elite rating that ranks among the highest-quality businesses in our coverage universe. The QOC score synthesizes profitability margins, revenue growth reliability, debt management, and capital allocation into a single metric designed to separate durable businesses from statistically cheap ones.

The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +464.1% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →

Data Sources & Confidence

Every NGVC valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →

Across NGVC's 13 active models, average confidence is 42%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.

CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →

This analysis is produced by the CirclFi Valuation Engine using quantitative models applied to SEC EDGAR filings, public market feeds, and FRED macroeconomic indicators. It is not financial advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cott

What is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cott's intrinsic value in 2026?

Based on CirclFi's 13-model analysis, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cott (NGVC) has multiple fair value estimates. The Bayesian DCF model runs 10,000 Monte Carlo simulations with jump-diffusion to estimate intrinsic value at $3.43. The Quality of Company score is 9.6/10 across 32 fundamental signals. All models use SEC EDGAR filings updated daily. See our methodology page for how each model works.

Is NGVC overvalued or undervalued right now?

At $32.67, 2 of 13 active models suggest NGVC may be undervalued, while 11 indicate potential overvaluation. The assessment depends on which methodology best fits Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cott's business model in Retail-Grocery Stores.

What does a Quality of Company score of 9.6 mean for NGVC?

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cott's QOC of 9.6/10 reflects 32 fundamental signals: profitability margins, revenue growth consistency, balance sheet leverage, free cash flow generation, and capital allocation efficiency. Scores above 7 indicate strong fundamentals and disciplined management.

How many valuation models does CirclFi run on NGVC?

CirclFi analyzes NGVC with 13 institutional-grade models daily: Bayesian DCF (Monte Carlo + jump-diffusion), EPV (Greenwald zero-growth), EROIC Spread (McKinsey reinvestment), First Chicago (3-scenario), Markov DDM (regime-switching), ML-RIV (machine learning residual income), Dynamic NAV (asset-based), PWERM (option-theoretic), Regime Cross-Sectional (relative), Sentiment SOTP (hybrid), CUCE Ensemble (meta-model), FTNN Topology (neural network), and RCMH-DCF (conditional regime). Currently 13 of 13 are active for this stock. Read the full methodology →

Is NGVC a value trap in 2026?

CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm does not have sufficient data for NGVC at this time. Browse stocks by value-trap risk →

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