CENTRAL GARDEN AND PET CO-A (CENTA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:CENTA • US1535272058
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This CENTA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CENTA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CENTA was profitable.
- CENTA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- CENTA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- CENTA had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of CENTA (4.27%) is worse than 75.00% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Equity value of 9.88%, CENTA is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- CENTA's Return On Invested Capital of 6.30% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CENTA is outperformed by 75.00% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CENTA is significantly below the industry average of 14.94%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (6.30%) for CENTA is above the 3 year average (6.05%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.27% | ||
| ROE | 9.88% | ||
| ROIC | 6.3% |
ROA(3y)3.75%
ROA(5y)4.15%
ROE(3y)8.63%
ROE(5y)9.94%
ROIC(3y)6.05%
ROIC(5y)6.55%
1.3 Margins
- CENTA's Profit Margin of 5.04% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CENTA is outperformed by 75.00% of its industry peers.
- CENTA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- CENTA's Operating Margin of 8.21% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CENTA is outperformed by 75.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CENTA has grown nicely.
- With a Gross Margin value of 32.29%, CENTA is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- CENTA's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.04% | ||
| GM | 32.29% |
OM growth 3Y2.97%
OM growth 5Y2.97%
PM growth 3Y4.51%
PM growth 5Y3.05%
GM growth 3Y2.55%
GM growth 5Y1.64%
2. CENTA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CENTA is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for CENTA has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- CENTA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for CENTA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- CENTA has an Altman-Z score of 2.49. This is not the best score and indicates that CENTA is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- CENTA has a worse Altman-Z score (2.49) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
- CENTA has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.18. This is a neutral value as CENTA would need 4.18 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- CENTA's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.18 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CENTA outperforms 41.67% of its industry peers.
- CENTA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.76. This is a neutral value indicating CENTA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- CENTA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.76. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CENTA outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.76 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.49 |
ROIC/WACC0.9
WACC6.97%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 3.42 indicates that CENTA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- CENTA's Current ratio of 3.42 is amongst the best of the industry. CENTA outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
- CENTA has a Quick Ratio of 1.97. This is a normal value and indicates that CENTA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of CENTA (1.97) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.42 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.97 |
3. CENTA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 16.24% over the past year.
- CENTA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.68% yearly.
- CENTA shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.11%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.03% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.24%
EPS 3Y-0.72%
EPS 5Y3.68%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.11%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.14%
Revenue growth 5Y3.03%
Sales Q2Q%-5.95%
3.2 Future
- CENTA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.34% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, CENTA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.37% on average per year.
EPS Next Y6.65%
EPS Next 2Y5.96%
EPS Next 3Y6.04%
EPS Next 5Y8.34%
Revenue Next Year0.28%
Revenue Next 2Y1.16%
Revenue Next 3Y2.17%
Revenue Next 5Y3.37%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- 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.
4. CENTA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.60 indicates a reasonable valuation of CENTA.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CENTA is valued cheaper than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.60. CENTA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- CENTA is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.33.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CENTA is valued cheaper than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- CENTA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.84, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.33 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CENTA is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CENTA is valued cheaper than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.22 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.74
PEG (5Y)3.15
EPS Next 2Y5.96%
EPS Next 3Y6.04%
5. CENTA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CENTA does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
CENTA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
31.54
-0.57 (-1.78%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryHousehold Products
Earnings (Last)02-04 2026-02-04/amc
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05
Inst Owners97.02%
Inst Owner Change-2.92%
Ins Owners15.97%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.96B
Revenue(TTM)3.09B
Net Income(TTM)155.68M
Analysts80
Price Target43.48 (37.86%)
Short Float %13.11%
Short Ratio3.47
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)51.97%
Min EPS beat(2)49.19%
Max EPS beat(2)54.75%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)30.19%
Min EPS beat(4)7.2%
Max EPS beat(4)54.75%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)289.75%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)200.42%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)104.47%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.21%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.57%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.15%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.63%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.03%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.15%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.8%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.09%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.86%
PT rev (1m)-2.2%
PT rev (3m)9.23%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.12%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.3%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.23%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.56%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.33 | ||
| P/S | 0.64 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.89 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.93 | ||
| P/B | 1.25 | ||
| P/tB | 3.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.22 |
EPS(TTM)2.72
EY8.62%
EPS(NY)3.05
Fwd EY9.68%
FCF(TTM)4.58
FCFY14.51%
OCF(TTM)5.32
OCFY16.86%
SpS49.62
BVpS25.3
TBVpS9.31
PEG (NY)1.74
PEG (5Y)3.15
Graham Number39.35
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.27% | ||
| ROE | 9.88% | ||
| ROCE | 8.26% | ||
| ROIC | 6.3% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.23% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.29% | ||
| OM | 8.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.04% | ||
| GM | 32.29% | ||
| FCFM | 9.22% |
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.85
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.76 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.18 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.54 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 55.17% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.49% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.39 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 98.19% | ||
| Profit Quality | 183.07% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.42 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.97 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.49 |
F-Score7
WACC6.97%
ROIC/WACC0.9
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)16.24%
EPS 3Y-0.72%
EPS 5Y3.68%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y6.65%
EPS Next 2Y5.96%
EPS Next 3Y6.04%
EPS Next 5Y8.34%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.11%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.14%
Revenue growth 5Y3.03%
Sales Q2Q%-5.95%
Revenue Next Year0.28%
Revenue Next 2Y1.16%
Revenue Next 3Y2.17%
Revenue Next 5Y3.37%
EBIT growth 1Y14.56%
EBIT growth 3Y0.77%
EBIT growth 5Y6.09%
EBIT Next Year43.95%
EBIT Next 3Y9.49%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-13.31%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y5.64%
OCF growth 1Y-11.74%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y4.7%
CENTRAL GARDEN AND PET CO-A / CENTA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CENTRAL GARDEN AND PET CO-A?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CENTA.
What is the valuation status of CENTRAL GARDEN AND PET CO-A (CENTA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to CENTRAL GARDEN AND PET CO-A (CENTA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for CENTRAL GARDEN AND PET CO-A?
CENTRAL GARDEN AND PET CO-A (CENTA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the financial health of CENTRAL GARDEN AND PET CO-A (CENTA) stock?
The financial health rating of CENTRAL GARDEN AND PET CO-A (CENTA) is 5 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for CENTA stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CENTRAL GARDEN AND PET CO-A (CENTA) is expected to grow by 6.65% in the next year.