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Central Garden & Pet NasdaqGS:CENT Stock Report

Last Price

US$36.92

Market Cap

US$2.2b

7D

0.1%

1Y

-16.6%

Updated

15 Nov, 2024

Data

Company Financials +

Central Garden & Pet Company

NasdaqGS:CENT Stock Report

Market Cap: US$2.2b

CENT Stock Overview

Produces and distributes various products for the lawn and garden, and pet supplies markets in the United States. More details

CENT fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation5/6
Future Growth1/6
Past Performance4/6
Financial Health5/6
Dividends2/6

Central Garden & Pet Company Competitors

Price History & Performance

Summary of all time highs, changes and price drops for Central Garden & Pet
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUS$36.92
52 Week HighUS$51.71
52 Week LowUS$32.17
Beta0.70
11 Month Change3.07%
3 Month Change-5.31%
1 Year Change-16.64%
33 Year Change-31.03%
5 Year Change18.79%
Change since IPO1,242.55%

Recent News & Updates

Recent updates

Some Confidence Is Lacking In Central Garden & Pet Company's (NASDAQ:CENT) P/E

Nov 02
Some Confidence Is Lacking In Central Garden & Pet Company's (NASDAQ:CENT) P/E

Central Garden & Pet Company: Generating Consistent And Sustainable FCF Across Different Economic Cycles

Oct 11

These 4 Measures Indicate That Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Oct 06
These 4 Measures Indicate That Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Central Garden & Pet Company's (NASDAQ:CENT) Shares

Jul 17
Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Central Garden & Pet Company's (NASDAQ:CENT) Shares

We Think Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Jun 24
We Think Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected

Apr 15
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected

Is Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) A Risky Investment?

Mar 22
Is Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) A Risky Investment?

Central Garden & Pet: Share Price Has A Low Margin Of Safety

Mar 19

Central Garden & Pet Company's (NASDAQ:CENT) 26% Share Price Surge Not Quite Adding Up

Dec 29
Central Garden & Pet Company's (NASDAQ:CENT) 26% Share Price Surge Not Quite Adding Up

These 4 Measures Indicate That Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Is Using Debt Extensively

Dec 13
These 4 Measures Indicate That Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Is Using Debt Extensively

We Think Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

Sep 07
We Think Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Jun 02
Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Here's Why Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Feb 28
Here's Why Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Is Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) Trading At A 22% Discount?

Nov 08
Is Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) Trading At A 22% Discount?

Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Oct 18
Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Central Garden & Pet: Appealing Despite Stagnating Results And Cash Flow Conversion Concerns

Sep 20

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) Shares Could Be 46% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Jul 27
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) Shares Could Be 46% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Is Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Using Too Much Debt?

Jul 01
Is Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Using Too Much Debt?

Is Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) Trading At A 47% Discount?

Apr 16
Is Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) Trading At A 47% Discount?

Is Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) A Risky Investment?

Mar 28
Is Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) A Risky Investment?

Here's Why I Think Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Feb 20
Here's Why I Think Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Is There An Opportunity With Central Garden & Pet Company's (NASDAQ:CENT) 38% Undervaluation?

Jan 12
Is There An Opportunity With Central Garden & Pet Company's (NASDAQ:CENT) 38% Undervaluation?

Central Garden & Pet: Strong 2021, Stronger 2022

Jan 05

Here's Why Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Dec 24
Here's Why Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Is Now The Time To Put Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) On Your Watchlist?

Nov 19
Is Now The Time To Put Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) On Your Watchlist?

Is Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) Worth US$48.8 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?

Oct 14
Is Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) Worth US$48.8 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?

Does Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Sep 23
Does Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Central Garden & Pet: Shares Have Just Bottomed Out

Sep 14

Does Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Aug 12
Does Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Is Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Using Too Much Debt?

Jun 23
Is Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Using Too Much Debt?

I Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Passed With Ease

May 11
I Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Passed With Ease

Central Garden & Pet Company: A Quality Stock For A Cyclical Play

May 04

Shareholder Returns

CENTUS Household ProductsUS Market
7D0.1%1.0%-2.2%
1Y-16.6%12.3%30.1%

Return vs Industry: CENT underperformed the US Household Products industry which returned 9.5% over the past year.

Return vs Market: CENT underperformed the US Market which returned 32.3% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is CENT's price volatile compared to industry and market?
CENT volatility
CENT Average Weekly Movement3.5%
Household Products Industry Average Movement3.0%
Market Average Movement6.2%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market15.6%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.1%

Stable Share Price: CENT has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.

Volatility Over Time: CENT's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
19556,300Niko Lahanaswww.central.com

Central Garden & Pet Company produces and distributes various products for the lawn and garden, and pet supplies markets in the United States. It operates through two segments: Pet and Garden. The Pet segment provides dog and cat supplies, such as dog treats and chews, toys, pet beds and containment, grooming products, waste management, and training pads; supplies for aquatics, small animals, reptiles, and pet birds, including toys, cages and habitats, bedding, and food and supplements; products for equine and livestock; animal and household health and insect control products; aquariums and terrariums, including fixtures and stands, water conditioners and supplements, water pumps and filters, and lighting systems and accessories; and live fish and small animals, as well as outdoor cushions.

Central Garden & Pet Company Fundamentals Summary

How do Central Garden & Pet's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
CENT fundamental statistics
Market capUS$2.19b
Earnings (TTM)US$144.98m
Revenue (TTM)US$3.28b

17.2x

P/E Ratio

0.8x

P/S Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
CENT income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$3.28b
Cost of RevenueUS$2.30b
Gross ProfitUS$985.14m
Other ExpensesUS$840.16m
EarningsUS$144.98m

Last Reported Earnings

Jun 29, 2024

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)2.15
Gross Margin30.02%
Net Profit Margin4.42%
Debt/Equity Ratio74.6%

How did CENT perform over the long term?

See historical performance and comparison

Dividends

29.3%

Current Dividend Yield

n/a

Payout Ratio