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CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO (CENT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:CENT - US1535271068 - Common Stock

33.52 USD
-0.02 (-0.06%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 4:01:46 PM
33.52 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/5/2025, 4:01:46 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to CENT. CENT was compared to 12 industry peers in the Household Products industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of CENT get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. CENT has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CENT had positive earnings in the past year.
CENT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years CENT has been profitable.
Of the past 5 years CENT 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
CENT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCENT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of CENT (4.49%) is worse than 83.33% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.29%, CENT is doing worse than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CENT's Return On Invested Capital of 6.40% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CENT is outperformed by 83.33% of its industry peers.
CENT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.92%. This is significantly below the industry average of 14.94%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.92%) for CENT is below the current ROIC(6.40%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.49%
ROE 10.29%
ROIC 6.4%
ROA(3y)3.75%
ROA(5y)4.15%
ROE(3y)8.63%
ROE(5y)9.94%
ROIC(3y)5.92%
ROIC(5y)6.47%
CENT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCENT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

CENT has a worse Profit Margin (5.20%) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CENT has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of CENT (8.29%) is worse than 83.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CENT has grown nicely.
CENT has a worse Gross Margin (32.02%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CENT has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.29%
PM (TTM) 5.2%
GM 32.02%
OM growth 3Y0.86%
OM growth 5Y1.7%
PM growth 3Y4.51%
PM growth 5Y3.05%
GM growth 3Y2.36%
GM growth 5Y1.52%
CENT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCENT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CENT is destroying value.
CENT has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CENT has more shares outstanding
CENT has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
CENT Yearly Shares OutstandingCENT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M
CENT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCENT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

CENT has an Altman-Z score of 2.59. This is not the best score and indicates that CENT is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
CENT's Altman-Z score of 2.59 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CENT outperforms 41.67% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CENT is 4.09, which is a neutral value as it means it would take CENT, 4.09 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.09, CENT is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.67% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.75 indicates that CENT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CENT has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.75) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.75
Debt/FCF 4.09
Altman-Z 2.59
ROIC/WACC0.93
WACC6.89%
CENT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCENT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

CENT has a Current Ratio of 3.67. This indicates that CENT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CENT (3.67) is better than 91.67% of its industry peers.
CENT has a Quick Ratio of 2.33. This indicates that CENT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
CENT's Quick ratio of 2.33 is amongst the best of the industry. CENT outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.67
Quick Ratio 2.33
CENT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCENT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 27.10% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, CENT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 3.68% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.23% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.03% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)27.1%
EPS 3Y-0.72%
EPS 5Y3.68%
EPS Q2Q%50%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.23%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.14%
Revenue growth 5Y3.03%
Sales Q2Q%1.3%

3.2 Future

CENT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.24% yearly.
CENT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.37% yearly.
EPS Next Y4.44%
EPS Next 2Y5.56%
EPS Next 3Y5.82%
EPS Next 5Y8.24%
Revenue Next Year0.88%
Revenue Next 2Y1.49%
Revenue Next 3Y2.47%
Revenue Next 5Y3.37%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
CENT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCENT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1B 2B 3B
CENT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCENT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.32, which indicates a correct valuation of CENT.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CENT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CENT is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.41, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.80, which indicates a very decent valuation of CENT.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CENT indicates a rather cheap valuation: CENT is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.40, CENT is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.32
Fwd PE 11.8
CENT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCENT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

CENT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CENT is cheaper than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CENT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.24
EV/EBITDA 7.02
CENT Per share dataCENT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)2.78
PEG (5Y)3.35
EPS Next 2Y5.56%
EPS Next 3Y5.82%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CENT does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO

NASDAQ:CENT (12/5/2025, 4:01:46 PM)

After market: 33.52 0 (0%)

33.52

-0.02 (-0.06%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryHousehold Products
Earnings (Last)11-24 2025-11-24/amc
Earnings (Next)02-03 2026-02-03
Inst Owners105.36%
Inst Owner Change-5.38%
Ins Owners16.03%
Ins Owner Change-6.1%
Market Cap2.11B
Revenue(TTM)3.13B
Net Income(TTM)162.84M
Analysts80
Price Target42.84 (27.8%)
Short Float %2.66%
Short Ratio2.77
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)30.98%
Min EPS beat(2)7.2%
Max EPS beat(2)54.75%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)557.6%
Min EPS beat(4)7.2%
Max EPS beat(4)2158.82%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)296.81%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)197.05%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)193.18%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.95%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.05%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.15%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.18%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.03%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.2%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.31%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.86%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.34%
PT rev (1m)-5.41%
PT rev (3m)-5.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.55%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.32
Fwd PE 11.8
P/S 0.67
P/FCF 7.24
P/OCF 6.34
P/B 1.33
P/tB 3.63
EV/EBITDA 7.02
EPS(TTM)2.72
EY8.11%
EPS(NY)2.84
Fwd EY8.47%
FCF(TTM)4.63
FCFY13.81%
OCF(TTM)5.29
OCFY15.78%
SpS49.77
BVpS25.18
TBVpS9.24
PEG (NY)2.78
PEG (5Y)3.35
Graham Number39.26
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.49%
ROE 10.29%
ROCE 8.4%
ROIC 6.4%
ROICexc 8.96%
ROICexgc 16.44%
OM 8.29%
PM (TTM) 5.2%
GM 32.02%
FCFM 9.3%
ROA(3y)3.75%
ROA(5y)4.15%
ROE(3y)8.63%
ROE(5y)9.94%
ROIC(3y)5.92%
ROIC(5y)6.47%
ROICexc(3y)7.76%
ROICexc(5y)7.96%
ROICexgc(3y)13.97%
ROICexgc(5y)13.3%
ROCE(3y)7.77%
ROCE(5y)8.49%
ROICexgc growth 3Y7.41%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.9%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.8%
ROICexc growth 5Y-6.51%
OM growth 3Y0.86%
OM growth 5Y1.7%
PM growth 3Y4.51%
PM growth 5Y3.05%
GM growth 3Y2.36%
GM growth 5Y1.52%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.86
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.75
Debt/FCF 4.09
Debt/EBITDA 3.46
Cap/Depr 48.79%
Cap/Sales 1.32%
Interest Coverage 4.49
Cash Conversion 96.61%
Profit Quality 178.75%
Current Ratio 3.67
Quick Ratio 2.33
Altman-Z 2.59
F-Score8
WACC6.89%
ROIC/WACC0.93
Cap/Depr(3y)52.62%
Cap/Depr(5y)81.55%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.43%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.04%
Profit Quality(3y)255.11%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)27.1%
EPS 3Y-0.72%
EPS 5Y3.68%
EPS Q2Q%50%
EPS Next Y4.44%
EPS Next 2Y5.56%
EPS Next 3Y5.82%
EPS Next 5Y8.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.23%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.14%
Revenue growth 5Y3.03%
Sales Q2Q%1.3%
Revenue Next Year0.88%
Revenue Next 2Y1.49%
Revenue Next 3Y2.47%
Revenue Next 5Y3.37%
EBIT growth 1Y28.5%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.29%
EBIT growth 5Y4.78%
EBIT Next Year41.12%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-17.25%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y5.64%
OCF growth 1Y-15.8%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y4.7%

CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO / CENT FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CENT.


Can you provide the valuation status for CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO (CENT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO?

CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO (CENT) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO (CENT) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO (CENT) is expected to grow by 4.44% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO (CENT) stock?

The dividend rating of CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO (CENT) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.