Natural Grocers Hits 52-Week Low as Stock Drops to $29.98

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. has reached a new 52-week low, trading at USD 29.98 as of November 20, 2025. This marks a significant decline for the small-cap retailing company, which has previously seen a high of USD 61.22 within the same period. Despite this recent downturn, Natural Grocers has demonstrated a robust performance over the past year, achieving a return of 45.35%, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's 12.26% return.
The company maintains a market capitalization of USD 878 million and exhibits strong financial metrics, including a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.00 and a return on equity of 22.30%. Additionally, Natural Grocers has a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14, indicating a strong ability to manage its debt obligations. The company has also reported positive results for six consecutive quarters, showcasing its operational efficiency with a high return on capital employed (ROCE) of 27.96%.

With a dividend yield of 1.25% and high institutional holdings at 40.13%, Natural Grocers continues to be a notable player in the retail sector, despite its recent stock price challenges.