CENT
Central Garden & Pet Company
NASDAQ: CENT · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS
$37.76
+1.47% today
Updated 2026-06-05
Market cap
$2.41B
P/E ratio
13.99
P/S ratio
0.76x
EPS (TTM)
$2.75
Dividend yield
—
52W range
$29 – $42
Volume
0.1M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
66
out of 100
Grade: B
Buy
Investment rating
6.0
Growth
B7.5
Quality
B+5.5
Profitability
C+7.3
Valuation
B+5/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
2.5
Altman Z-Score
Grey zone
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Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$48.00
+27.12%
12-Month target
$30.07
-20.37%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$62.85
Margin of safety
+40.59%
1 Strong Buy3 Buy0 Hold0 Sell1 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ 40.59% below intrinsic value
Risks
- Negative free cash flow $-60.09M
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.34B | $3.31B | $3.20B | $3.13B | $3.16B |
| Net income | $152.15M | $125.64M | $107.98M | $162.84M | $79.42M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $2.75 |
| Free cash flow | $-149.24M | $327.67M | $351.76M | $291.09M | $-60.09M |
| Profit margin | 4.56% | 3.80% | 3.37% | 5.20% | 5.42% |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Central Garden & Pet Company trades at $37.76. representing a P/E of 13.99x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 66/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 5/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 2.45, it sits in the grey zone. TTM revenue stands at $3.16B. with profit margins at 5.42%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $62.85.
Frequently asked questions
What is Central Garden & Pet Company's stock price?
Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) trades at $37.76, on a P/E of 14.0x and a P/S of 0.8x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is Central Garden & Pet Company overvalued?
Central Garden & Pet Company carries a Smart Value Score of 66/100 (Grade B), which we rate Buy. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. Our DCF puts intrinsic value at $62.85 versus the $37.76 price, a 40.6% margin of safety on a cash flow basis.
What is the price target of Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $48.00, about 27.1% above the current $37.76. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the intrinsic value of Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $62.85, a +40.6% margin of safety versus today's $37.76. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A positive reading means the price sits below that estimate, leaving a cushion if growth holds.
What is Central Garden & Pet Company's revenue?
Central Garden & Pet Company's trailing twelve-month revenue is $3.16B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
Central Garden & Pet Company's Altman Z-Score is 2.45, which places it in the grey zone. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorCONSUMER DEFENSIVE
IndustryPACKAGED FOODS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio0.76x
ROE10.70%
Beta0.54
50D MA$37.56
200D MA$34.93
Shares out0.01B
Float0.06B
Short ratio—
Avg volume0.1M
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