Central Garden & Pet Company

Central Garden & Pet Company

38.81
USD
+1.98
(+5.38%)
2.30EPS
16.70P/E
2.83BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of June 30, 2026, Central Garden & Pet Company carries a market capitalization of 2.83B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 3.24B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap2.83B
Enterprise Value3.24B

Important Dates

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

Earnings Date11/30/2026

Share Statistics

As of June 30, 2026, Central Garden & Pet Company has 72.89M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding72.89M

Valuation Ratios

As of June 30, 2026, Central Garden & Pet Company trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 16.70. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.90, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.62.

PE Ratio16.70
PS Ratio0.90
PB Ratio1.62
P/TBV Ratio3.66
P/FCF Ratio8.12
P/OCF Ratio7.12

Enterprise Valuation

As of June 30, 2026, Central Garden & Pet Company trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 9.76 - 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 1.05 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 12.96 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 8.32, 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 3.24B versus a market cap of 2.83B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales1.05
EV / EBITDA9.76
EV / EBIT12.96
EV / FCF8.32

Financial Position

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.

Current Ratio3.79
Quick Ratio2.58
Debt / Equity80.63
Debt / EBITDA4.25
Interest Coverage5.80

Financial Efficiency

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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.

Return on Equity (ROE)9.98
Return on Assets (ROA)4.47
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)6.17
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)6.78
Revenue Per Employee514,010.83
Employee Count6,000.00
Inventory Turnover3.08

Taxes

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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.

Income Tax52.79M
Effective Tax Rate24.09

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 22, 2026, Central Garden & Pet Company's stock has gained approximately 36.99% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 35.90, while the 200-day moving average is 34.82.

52-Week Price Change36.99%
50-Day Moving Average35.90
200-Day Moving Average34.82

Income Statement

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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 2.30. EBITDA reached 331.72M, while operating income came in at 249.91M.

Revenue3.08B
Gross Profit1.00B
Operating Income249.91M
Pretax Income219.18M
Net Income166.31M
EBITDA331.72M
EBIT249.91M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)2.30

Balance Sheet

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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.

Cash & Cash Equivalents996.71M
Total Debt1.41B
Net Debt196.35M
Equity (Book Value)1.75B
Book Value Per Share23.95
Working Capital1.57B

Cash Flow

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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 4.82 per share.

Operating Cash Flow390.32M
Capital Expenditures-44.69M
Free Cash Flow345.63M
FCF Per Share4.82

Margins

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.

Gross Margin32.54
Operating Margin8.10
Pretax Margin7.11
Profit Margin5.39
EBITDA Margin10.76

Dividends & Yields

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 12.32, 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 1.16, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Central Garden & Pet Company shareholders.

Shareholder Yield1.16
FCF Yield12.32

Stock Splits

Central Garden & Pet Company's most recent stock split took place on February 9, 2024 with a 4:5 split ratio.

Last Split Date2/9/2024
Split Ratio4:5

Scores

As of June 30, 2026, Central Garden & Pet Company has an Altman Z-Score of 3.47, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score3.47