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CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO (CENT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

31.95 USD
-0.2 (-0.62%)
Last: 1/2/2026, 8:05:52 PM
31.95 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/2/2026, 8:05:52 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall CENT gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CENT against 12 industry peers in the Household Products industry. CENT has an average financial health and profitability rating. 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

In the past year CENT was profitable.
CENT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years CENT has been profitable.
CENT had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
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 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.
The Return On Invested Capital of CENT (6.54%) is worse than 83.33% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CENT is significantly below the industry average of 14.87%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.05%) for CENT is below the current ROIC(6.54%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.49%
ROE 10.29%
ROIC 6.54%
ROA(3y)3.75%
ROA(5y)4.15%
ROE(3y)8.63%
ROE(5y)9.94%
ROIC(3y)6.05%
ROIC(5y)6.55%
CENT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCENT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.20%, CENT is doing worse than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CENT has grown nicely.
CENT has a worse Operating Margin (8.47%) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CENT has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 32.05%, CENT is doing worse than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CENT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.47%
PM (TTM) 5.2%
GM 32.05%
OM growth 3Y2.97%
OM growth 5Y2.97%
PM growth 3Y4.51%
PM growth 5Y3.05%
GM growth 3Y2.55%
GM growth 5Y1.64%
CENT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCENT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 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.
The number of shares outstanding for CENT has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CENT has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CENT has an improved debt to assets ratio.
CENT Yearly Shares OutstandingCENT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

CENT has an Altman-Z score of 2.56. 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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.56, CENT is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
CENT has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.09. This is a neutral value as CENT would need 4.09 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CENT has a Debt to FCF ratio (4.09) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.75 indicates that CENT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CENT's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.75 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CENT outperforms 41.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.75
Debt/FCF 4.09
Altman-Z 2.56
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC6.91%
CENT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCENT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 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.
CENT has a Current ratio of 3.67. This is amongst the best in the industry. CENT outperforms 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CENT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 27.10%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.68% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, CENT shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.23% in the last 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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.37% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y4.5%
EPS Next 2Y5.53%
EPS Next 3Y5.82%
EPS Next 5Y8.24%
Revenue Next Year0.85%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
CENT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCENT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 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 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

CENT is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.75.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CENT is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CENT to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.60), we can say CENT is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.24 indicates a reasonable 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.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CENT to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.23), we can say CENT is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.75
Fwd PE 11.24
CENT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCENT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CENT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CENT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CENT is cheaper than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.84
EV/EBITDA 6.57
CENT Per share dataCENT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40 50

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates CENT does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)2.61
PEG (5Y)3.19
EPS Next 2Y5.53%
EPS Next 3Y5.82%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for CENT!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO

NASDAQ:CENT (1/2/2026, 8:05:52 PM)

After market: 31.95 0 (0%)

31.95

-0.2 (-0.62%)

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 Owners100.39%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners16%
Ins Owner Change-6.67%
Market Cap1.99B
Revenue(TTM)3.13B
Net Income(TTM)162.84M
Analysts80
Price Target43.86 (37.28%)
Short Float %2.65%
Short Ratio2.61
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
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)2.38%
PT rev (3m)-3.15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-43.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.99%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.69%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.75
Fwd PE 11.24
P/S 0.64
P/FCF 6.84
P/OCF 5.99
P/B 1.26
P/tB 3.43
EV/EBITDA 6.57
EPS(TTM)2.72
EY8.51%
EPS(NY)2.84
Fwd EY8.9%
FCF(TTM)4.67
FCFY14.62%
OCF(TTM)5.33
OCFY16.7%
SpS50.2
BVpS25.4
TBVpS9.32
PEG (NY)2.61
PEG (5Y)3.19
Graham Number39.43
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.49%
ROE 10.29%
ROCE 8.59%
ROIC 6.54%
ROICexc 9.16%
ROICexgc 16.8%
OM 8.47%
PM (TTM) 5.2%
GM 32.05%
FCFM 9.3%
ROA(3y)3.75%
ROA(5y)4.15%
ROE(3y)8.63%
ROE(5y)9.94%
ROIC(3y)6.05%
ROIC(5y)6.55%
ROICexc(3y)7.94%
ROICexc(5y)8.07%
ROICexgc(3y)14.31%
ROICexgc(5y)13.5%
ROCE(3y)7.94%
ROCE(5y)8.59%
ROICexgc growth 3Y9.66%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.69%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.99%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.35%
OM growth 3Y2.97%
OM growth 5Y2.97%
PM growth 3Y4.51%
PM growth 5Y3.05%
GM growth 3Y2.55%
GM growth 5Y1.64%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.86
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.75
Debt/FCF 4.09
Debt/EBITDA 3.41
Cap/Depr 48.79%
Cap/Sales 1.32%
Interest Coverage 4.59
Cash Conversion 95.02%
Profit Quality 178.75%
Current Ratio 3.67
Quick Ratio 2.33
Altman-Z 2.56
F-Score8
WACC6.91%
ROIC/WACC0.95
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 Y4.5%
EPS Next 2Y5.53%
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 Year0.85%
Revenue Next 2Y1.49%
Revenue Next 3Y2.47%
Revenue Next 5Y3.37%
EBIT growth 1Y31.35%
EBIT growth 3Y0.77%
EBIT growth 5Y6.09%
EBIT Next Year44.1%
EBIT Next 3Y10.03%
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.


What is the valuation status for CENT stock?

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


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


Can you provide the financial health for CENT stock?

The financial health rating of CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO (CENT) is 6 / 10.