Central Garden & Pet Company

As of June 30, 2026, Central Garden & Pet Company carries a market capitalization of 2.77B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 3.19B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Central Garden & Pet Company's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for November 30, 2026.

As of June 30, 2026, Central Garden & Pet Company has 62.54M shares outstanding.

As of June 30, 2026, Central Garden & Pet Company trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 16.39. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.88, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.59.

As of June 30, 2026, Central Garden & Pet Company trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 9.61 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 1.03 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 12.75 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Central Garden & Pet Company trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 8.19, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 3.19B versus a market cap of 2.77B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of June 30, 2026, Central Garden & Pet Company maintains a current ratio of 3.79, meaning it holds 3.8x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 80.63, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 5.80 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Central Garden & Pet Company posted a return on equity (ROE) of 9.98, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 6.17 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 4.47, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 6.78, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 514,010.83 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 6,000.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 3.08 indicates how many times Central Garden & Pet Company sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Central Garden & Pet Company recorded 52.79M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 24.09, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 219.18M, leaving 166.31M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

As of the close on October 22, 2026, Central Garden & Pet Company's stock has gained approximately 44.23% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 41.57, while the 200-day moving average is 39.53.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Central Garden & Pet Company generated 3.08B in revenue and converted that into 166.31M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 2.68. EBITDA reached 331.72M, while operating income came in at 249.91M.

As of June 30, 2026, Central Garden & Pet Company holds 996.71M in cash and equivalents against 1.41B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 196.35M. Total book value stands at 1.75B, with working capital of 1.57B providing operational flexibility.

Central Garden & Pet Company produced 390.32M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -44.69M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 345.63M - equivalent to 5.62 per share.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Central Garden & Pet Company posted a gross margin of 32.54, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 8.10 and net profit margin of 5.39 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Central Garden & Pet Company paid dividends of - - per share. The dividend payout ratio of - - indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 12.56, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 1.18, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Central Garden & Pet Company shareholders.

As of June 30, 2026, Central Garden & Pet Company has an Altman Z-Score of 3.46, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.