Metcash (OTCMKTS:MHTLY – Get Free Report) and Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC – Get Free Report) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, profitability, valuation and risk.
Profitability
This table compares Metcash and Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Metcash | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage | 3.55% | 21.11% | 7.03% |
Insider & Institutional Ownership
32.0% of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage shares are owned by institutional investors. 58.3% of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
Valuation & Earnings
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Metcash | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage | $1.33 billion | 0.48 | $46.44 million | $2.06 | 13.41 |
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has higher revenue and earnings than Metcash.
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for Metcash and Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, as reported by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Metcash | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2.67 |
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has a consensus target price of $47.00, suggesting a potential upside of 70.17%. Given Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is more favorable than Metcash.
Summary
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage beats Metcash on 9 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Metcash
Metcash Limited operates as a wholesale distribution and marketing company in Australia and New Zealand. It operates through Food, Liquor, and Hardware segments. The Food segment distributes a range of products and services to independent supermarket and convenience retail outlets. The Liquor segment engages in the distribution of liquor products to independent retail outlets and hotels. The Hardware segment distributes hardware products to independent retail outlets; and operates company owned retail stores. The company serves independent retailers in the food, liquor, and hardware sectors. Metcash Limited was founded in 1920 and is based in Macquarie Park, Australia.
About Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage
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; books and handouts; 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 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. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado.
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