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CENTRAL GARDEN AND PET CO-A (CENTA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:CENTA - US1535272058 - Common Stock

30.98 USD
+0.05 (+0.16%)
Last: 11/26/2025, 8:20:39 PM
30.98 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/26/2025, 8:20:39 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

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


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CENTA had positive earnings in the past year.
CENTA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years CENTA has always been profitable.
CENTA had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
CENTA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCENTA 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

CENTA has a worse Return On Assets (4.49%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CENTA (10.29%) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of CENTA (6.40%) is worse than 75.00% of its industry peers.
CENTA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.92%. This is significantly below the industry average of 14.85%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.40%) for CENTA is above the 3 year average (5.92%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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%
CENTA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCENTA 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

With a Profit Margin value of 5.20%, CENTA is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CENTA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CENTA has a Operating Margin of 8.29%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CENTA underperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
CENTA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CENTA has a worse Gross Margin (32.02%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
CENTA's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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%
CENTA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCENTA 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), CENTA is destroying value.
CENTA has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CENTA has more shares outstanding
CENTA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
CENTA Yearly Shares OutstandingCENTA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M
CENTA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCENTA 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

An Altman-Z score of 2.54 indicates that CENTA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.54, CENTA is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CENTA has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.09. This is a neutral value as CENTA would need 4.09 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CENTA's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.09 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CENTA outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.75 indicates that CENTA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CENTA has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.75) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.75
Debt/FCF 4.09
Altman-Z 2.54
ROIC/WACC0.94
WACC6.78%
CENTA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCENTA 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

CENTA has a Current Ratio of 3.67. This indicates that CENTA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.67, CENTA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CENTA has a Quick Ratio of 2.33. This indicates that CENTA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.33, CENTA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.67
Quick Ratio 2.33
CENTA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCENTA 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

CENTA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 27.10%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past 5 years, CENTA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 3.68% on average per year.
CENTA shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.23%.
CENTA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.03% yearly.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, CENTA will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.24% on average per year.
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 Y2.75%
EPS Next 2Y5.04%
EPS Next 3Y8.33%
EPS Next 5Y8.24%
Revenue Next Year0.16%
Revenue Next 2Y1.41%
Revenue Next 3Y3.43%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
CENTA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCENTA 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
CENTA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCENTA 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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.39, the valuation of CENTA can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CENTA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.15. CENTA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
CENTA is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.08.
91.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CENTA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.12. CENTA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.39
Fwd PE 11.08
CENTA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCENTA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

CENTA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CENTA is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CENTA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CENTA is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.69
EV/EBITDA 6.56
CENTA Per share dataCENTA 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 CENTA does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)4.14
PEG (5Y)3.09
EPS Next 2Y5.04%
EPS Next 3Y8.33%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

CENTRAL GARDEN AND PET CO-A

NASDAQ:CENTA (11/26/2025, 8:20:39 PM)

After market: 30.98 0 (0%)

30.98

+0.05 (+0.16%)

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 Change2.75%
Ins Owners16.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.95B
Revenue(TTM)3.13B
Net Income(TTM)162.84M
Analysts80
Price Target38.65 (24.76%)
Short Float %13.54%
Short Ratio3.13
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)-5.5%
PT rev (3m)-3.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.52%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.37%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.39
Fwd PE 11.08
P/S 0.62
P/FCF 6.69
P/OCF 5.86
P/B 1.23
P/tB 3.35
EV/EBITDA 6.56
EPS(TTM)2.72
EY8.78%
EPS(NY)2.79
Fwd EY9.02%
FCF(TTM)4.63
FCFY14.95%
OCF(TTM)5.29
OCFY17.07%
SpS49.77
BVpS25.18
TBVpS9.24
PEG (NY)4.14
PEG (5Y)3.09
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 2.54
F-Score8
WACC6.78%
ROIC/WACC0.94
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 Y2.75%
EPS Next 2Y5.04%
EPS Next 3Y8.33%
EPS Next 5Y8.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.23%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.14%
Revenue growth 5Y3.03%
Sales Q2Q%1.3%
Revenue Next Year0.16%
Revenue Next 2Y1.41%
Revenue Next 3Y3.43%
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 AND PET CO-A / CENTA FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CENTRAL GARDEN AND PET CO-A?

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


What is the valuation status for CENTA stock?

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


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 are the PE and PB ratios of CENTRAL GARDEN AND PET CO-A (CENTA) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CENTRAL GARDEN AND PET CO-A (CENTA) is 11.39 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.23.


What is the expected EPS growth for CENTRAL GARDEN AND PET CO-A (CENTA) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CENTRAL GARDEN AND PET CO-A (CENTA) is expected to grow by 2.75% in the next year.