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

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

29.54 USD
+0.34 (+1.16%)
Last: 12/24/2025, 8:18:35 PM
29.54 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/24/2025, 8:18:35 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 is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CENTA was profitable.
CENTA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years CENTA has 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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.49%, CENTA is doing worse than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CENTA's Return On Equity of 10.29% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CENTA is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.54%, CENTA is doing worse than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CENTA is significantly below the industry average of 14.85%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.05%) for CENTA 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%
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

CENTA has a Profit Margin of 5.20%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CENTA underperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
CENTA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of CENTA (8.47%) is worse than 75.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CENTA has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of CENTA (32.05%) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
CENTA'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%
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

CENTA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for CENTA has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CENTA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CENTA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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

CENTA has an Altman-Z score of 2.51. 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.
The Altman-Z score of CENTA (2.51) is worse than 75.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CENTA is 4.09, which is a neutral value as it means it would take CENTA, 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, CENTA is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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 2.51
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC6.79%
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

A Current Ratio of 3.67 indicates that CENTA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CENTA (3.67) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.33 indicates that CENTA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.33, CENTA belongs to the top 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.
CENTA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.68% yearly.
Looking at the last year, CENTA shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.23% in the last year.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.24% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
CENTA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.37% yearly.
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.
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

CENTA is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.86.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CENTA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.59, CENTA is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.39, which indicates a very decent valuation of CENTA.
CENTA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CENTA is cheaper than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
CENTA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.03.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.86
Fwd PE 10.39
CENTA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCENTA 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, CENTA is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CENTA indicates a rather cheap valuation: CENTA is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.33
EV/EBITDA 6.15
CENTA Per share dataCENTA 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 an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)2.41
PEG (5Y)2.95
EPS Next 2Y5.53%
EPS Next 3Y5.82%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CENTA does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

CENTRAL GARDEN AND PET CO-A

NASDAQ:CENTA (12/24/2025, 8:18:35 PM)

After market: 29.54 0 (0%)

29.54

+0.34 (+1.16%)

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 Owners100.51%
Inst Owner Change2.75%
Ins Owners16.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.84B
Revenue(TTM)3.13B
Net Income(TTM)162.84M
Analysts80
Price Target39.81 (34.77%)
Short Float %13.58%
Short Ratio3
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
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)2.83%
PT rev (3m)-3.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-43.33%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-43.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.7%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.99%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.99%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.69%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.69%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.86
Fwd PE 10.39
P/S 0.59
P/FCF 6.33
P/OCF 5.54
P/B 1.16
P/tB 3.17
EV/EBITDA 6.15
EPS(TTM)2.72
EY9.21%
EPS(NY)2.84
Fwd EY9.62%
FCF(TTM)4.67
FCFY15.81%
OCF(TTM)5.33
OCFY18.06%
SpS50.2
BVpS25.4
TBVpS9.32
PEG (NY)2.41
PEG (5Y)2.95
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 2.51
F-Score8
WACC6.79%
ROIC/WACC0.96
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 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 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 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 10.86 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.16.


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 4.5% in the next year.