Central Garden & Pet Company

Total Valuation

Central Garden & Pet Company carries a market capitalization of 2.41B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 3.03B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Share Statistics

Central Garden & Pet Company currently has 62.49M shares outstanding.

Valuation Ratios

Central Garden & Pet Company trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 13.21. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.72, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 2.08.

Enterprise Valuation

On an enterprise value basis, Central Garden & Pet Company trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 8.84 and an EV/FCF ratio of 7.26. The EV/Sales ratio of 0.96 reflects the premium investors are willing to pay for the company's revenue stream, while the EV/EBIT multiple of 11.70 provides insight into valuation relative to core operating earnings.

Financial Position

Central Garden & Pet Company maintains a current ratio of 3.45, meaning it holds 3.5x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 85.85, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 5.98 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Financial Efficiency

Central Garden & Pet Company posts a return on equity of 16.67 and a return on invested capital of 6.53.

Taxes

Over the trailing twelve months, Central Garden & Pet Company has paid 55.14M in income taxes, reflecting an effective tax rate of 24.30.

Stock Price Statistics

Central Garden & Pet Company's stock has gained approximately 7.54612% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 37.68, while the 200-day moving average is 34.95.

Income Statement

Over the trailing twelve months, Central Garden & Pet Company generated 3.16B in revenue and converted that into 171.46M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 2.76. EBITDA reached 342.85M, while operating income came in at 259.20M.

Balance Sheet

Central Garden & Pet Company holds 653.24M in cash and equivalents against 1.42B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 539.36M. Total book value stands at 1.09B, with working capital of 1.48B providing operational flexibility.

Cash Flow

Central Garden & Pet Company produced 328.34M in operating cash flow over the past twelve months. After subtracting -45.92M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 282.42M - equivalent to 4.58 per share.

Margins

Central Garden & Pet Company operates with a gross margin of 32.21, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 8.20 and net profit margin of 5.42 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Dividends & Yields

Stock Splits

Central Garden & Pet Company's most recent stock split took place on February 9, 2024 with a 1000:1277 split ratio.

Scores

Central Garden & Pet Company posts an Altman Z-Score of 3.30, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.