NASDAQ: CENT
Central Garden & Pet Co Stock

$44.34-0.26 (-0.58%)
Updated Jun 30, 2026
CENT Price
$44.34
Fair Value Price
$65.99
Market Cap
$2.77B
52 Week Low
$28.77
52 Week High
$45.78
P/E
15.89x
P/B
1.68x
P/S
0.72x
PEG
2.49x
Dividend Yield
N/A
Revenue
$3.16B
Earnings
$171.46M
Gross Margin
32.2%
Operating Margin
8.98%
Profit Margin
5.4%
Debt to Equity
1.27
Operating Cash Flow
$328M
Beta
0.65
Next Earnings
Aug 5, 2026
Ex-Dividend
N/A
Next Dividend
N/A

CENT Overview

Central Garden & Pet Company operates as a prominent manufacturer and supplier within the United States, providing a diverse portfolio of products tailored for both the lawn and garden, and pet care industries. Its business activities are strategically divided into two main operational units: the Pet segment and the Garden segment. The Pet segment offers an extensive range of items for dogs and cats, encompassing nutritional treats, toys, cozy beds, grooming essentials, waste management solutions, and training pads. This division also caters to aquatic life, small domestic animals, reptiles, and birds, supplying crucial provisions like habitats, cages, bedding, specialized food, and dietary supplements. Moreover, it includes health and insect control products for animals and households, as well as live fish and a complete suite of aquarium necessities, such as tanks, furniture, lighting, pumps, filters, water conditioners, and food. Offerings for horses and livestock, alongside outdoor cushions and pillows, further diversify this segment's product line. Key brands associated with the Pet segment are Aqueon, Cadet, Comfort Zone, Farnam, Four Paws, Kaytee, K&H Pet Products, Nylabone, and Zilla. Conversely, the Garden segment specializes in outdoor living provisions, presenting a comprehensive assortment of lawn and garden supplies. This includes grass seed, wild bird feed with feeders and houses, various fertilizers, decorative outdoor lifestyle products, and live plants. Additionally, the segment provides a range of weed, grass, and pest control chemicals, comprising herbicides, insecticides, and pesticides. Notable brands within the Garden segment include AMDRO, Ferry-Morse, Pennington, and Sevin, along with Bell Nursery, Lilly Miller, and Over-N-Out. Central Garden & Pet Company, established in 1955, is based in Walnut Creek, California.

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Industry: Food

Industry Rating
C
CENT
Ranked
Unranked of 44

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CENT ($44.34) is undervalued by 32.81% relative to our estimate of its Fair Value price of $65.99 based on Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) modelling, but does not have a significant margin of safety
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CENT ($44.34) is significantly undervalued by 32.81% relative to our estimate of its Fair Value price of $65.99 based on Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) modelling, which includes a healthy margin of safety
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Valuation

CENT fair value

Fair Value of CENT stock based on Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)

Price
$44.34
Fair Value
$65.99
Undervalued by
32.81%
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CENT price to earnings (PE)

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Company
15.89x
Industry
0.17x
Market
8.51x
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CENT price to book (PB)

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Company
1.68x
Industry
1.45x
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CENT price to earnings growth (PEG)

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CENT's financial health

Profit margin

Revenue
$906.2M
Net Income
$79.4M
Profit Margin
8.8%
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Interest Coverage Financials
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Profit Margin Growth Financials

Assets to liabilities

Assets
$3.7B
Liabilities
$2.1B
Debt to equity
1.27
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Cash flow

Operating
-$49.6M
Investing
-$10.5M
Financing
-$7.9M
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Debt Coverage Financials

CENT vs Food Stocks

TickerZen RatingMarket Cap1d %P/EP/B
CENT$2.77B-0.58%15.89x1.68x
FRPTD$2.91B-2.51%14.42x2.30x
MZTIC$3.13B-1.18%17.84x3.00x
FLOC$1.67B-1.86%21.94x1.29x
NOMDC$1.55B-2.23%10.46x0.53x

Central Garden & Pet Co Stock FAQ

What is Central Garden & Pet Co's quote symbol?

(NASDAQ: CENT) Central Garden & Pet Co trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol CENT. Central Garden & Pet Co stock quotes can also be displayed as NASDAQ: CENT.

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What is the 52 week high and low for Central Garden & Pet Co (NASDAQ: CENT)?

(NASDAQ: CENT) Central Garden & Pet Co's 52-week high was $45.78, and its 52-week low was $28.77. It is currently -3.15% from its 52-week high and 54.12% from its 52-week low.

How much is Central Garden & Pet Co stock worth today?

(NASDAQ: CENT) Central Garden & Pet Co currently has 62,570,779 outstanding shares. With Central Garden & Pet Co stock trading at $44.34 per share, the total value of Central Garden & Pet Co stock (market capitalization) is $2.77B.

Central Garden & Pet Co stock was originally listed at a price of $7.00 in Dec 31, 1997. If you had invested in Central Garden & Pet Co stock at $7.00, your return over the last 28 years would have been 533.43%, for an annualized return of 6.81% (not including any dividends or dividend reinvestments).

How much is Central Garden & Pet Co's stock price per share?

(NASDAQ: CENT) Central Garden & Pet Co stock price per share is $44.34 today (as of Jun 30, 2026).

What is Central Garden & Pet Co's Market Cap?

(NASDAQ: CENT) Central Garden & Pet Co's market cap is $2.77B, as of Jul 1, 2026.

Market cap (market capitalization) is the total market value of a publicly traded company's outstanding shares.

Central Garden & Pet Co's market cap is calculated by multiplying CENT's current stock price of $44.34 by CENT's total outstanding shares of 62,570,779.
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