Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc (NGVC) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc (NGVC) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 24 days as of June 2026. Defensive assets of $10.62 Million (cash $-, short-term investments $-, receivables $10.62 Million) cover 24 days of daily cash needs of $433.50K/day.
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Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc Defensive Interval Ratio (2010–2025)
This chart shows how Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 16 annual periods from 2010 to 2025. As of June 2026, the ratio stands at 24 days, meaning defensive assets of $10.62 Million can fund 24 days of operations without new revenue. For the complete balance sheet picture, see NGVC total assets.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc (2010–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc from 2010 to 2025, covering 16 annual filings. Each row shows defensive assets, daily cash need, the DIR in days, and the change in days compared to the prior year. See Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc current assets vs equity to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (USD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 days | $11.97 Million | $435.02K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -1 days |
| 2024 | 28 days | $12.61 Million | $449.67K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +2 days |
| 2023 | 26 days | $10.80 Million | $422.00K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -2 days |
| 2022 | 28 days | $10.50 Million | $377.34K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +5 days |
| 2021 | 23 days | $8.49 Million | $366.50K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -1 days |
| 2020 | 24 days | $8.52 Million | $353.84K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +2 days |
| 2019 | 22 days | $5.06 Million | $228.13K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +0 days |
| 2018 | 22 days | $4.74 Million | $218.33K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -3 days |
| 2017 | 25 days | $4.86 Million | $196.06K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +4 days |
| 2016 | 21 days | $3.75 Million | $182.30K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +7 days |
| 2015 | 13 days | $2.58 Million | $191.45K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -2 days |
| 2014 | 16 days | $2.15 Million | $136.67K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -18 days |
| 2013 | 34 days | $3.55 Million | $105.20K/day | $- | $1.15 Million | ▲ +6 days |
| 2012 | 28 days | $2.63 Million | $93.39K/day | $- | $777.45K | ▼ -13 days |
| 2011 | 41 days | $3.84 Million | $93.07K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -7 days |
| 2010 | 48 days | $3.18 Million | $66.59K/day | $- | $- | — |