US · CENT
Central Garden & Pet Company
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive · Packaged Foods
- Headquarters
- Walnut Creek, CA 94597
- Website
- central.com
Price · as of 2025-09-27
$36.73
Market cap 2.44B
Valuation summary
Four models, one snapshot. Upside is target ÷ current − 1.
| Valuation method | Value, $ | Upside, % |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence(AI) | $79.42 | +116.23% |
| Intrinsic Value(DCF) | $14.53 | -60.44% |
| Graham-Dodd Method(GD) | $29.21 | -20.48% |
| Graham Formula(GF) | $15.55 | -57.66% |
Valuation history
Annual price (USD per share) overlaid with each model's fair value. Y-axis is log scale.
| Year | Price | AI | DCF | Graham-Dodd | Graham Formula |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $6.73 | $39.58 | $0.00 | $6.91 | $7.37 |
| 2012 | $8.94 | $32.63 | $0.00 | $7.55 | $5.49 |
| 2013 | $5.97 | $53.42 | $0.00 | $5.27 | $0.00 |
| 2014 | $5.76 | $214.45 | $0.00 | $6.56 | $0.95 |
| 2015 | $11.58 | $42.32 | $0.00 | $9.39 | $7.12 |
| 2016 | $24.66 | $49.50 | $0.00 | $11.11 | $16.78 |
| 2017 | $31.70 | $60.28 | $3.59 | $15.40 | $31.37 |
| 2018 | $25.87 | $68.83 | $38.01 | $24.93 | $37.26 |
| 2019 | $21.98 | $52.26 | $18.73 | $20.68 | $25.17 |
| 2020 | $30.30 | $70.66 | $52.22 | $25.74 | $46.38 |
| 2021 | $38.91 | $77.89 | $293.13 | $29.89 | $83.73 |
| 2022 | $32.42 | $76.85 | $27.68 | $29.09 | $25.98 |
| 2023 | $35.15 | $386.99 | $0.00 | $28.68 | $17.31 |
| 2024 | $40.31 | $69.14 | $0.00 | $23.50 | $8.02 |
| 2025 | $33.52 | $79.42 | $1.98 | $29.21 | $15.55 |
AI valuation
Our deep-learning model estimates Central Garden & Pet Company's (CENT) per-share fair value from quarterly fundamentals, sector trend, and historical valuation patterns.
- AI fair value
- $79.42
- Current price
- $36.73
- AI upside
- +116.23%
Methodology and confidence bands appear in the dedicated valuation theory section. The AI score is an estimate, not a recommendation.
Intrinsic value (DCF)
Open DCF calculatorThree textbook valuation models, recomputed daily from the latest financial statements. The DCF uses our Chepakovich model. Graham-Dodd and Graham Formula are conservative reference points.
DCF
$14.53
-60.44% upside
Graham-Dodd
$29.21
-20.48% upside
Graham Formula
$15.55
-57.66% upside
Peer comparison
Same-industry comparables, ranked by market cap.
| Basic Info | Model Valuation | Core Valuation | Profitability | Leverage & Liquidity | Growth | Cash Flow | Dividends | Enterprise Value | Risk | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Ticker | Company Name | Price | Market Cap | AI Upside | DCF Upside | GD Upside | GF Upside | P/E | P/B | P/S | EV/EBITDA | PEG | P/TBV | Gross Margin | Operating Margin | Net Margin | ROE | ROIC | ROA | Debt/Equity | Interest Coverage | Current Ratio | Quick Ratio | Net Debt/EBITDA | EPS Growth | Sales Growth | FCF Growth | FCF Yield | Op Cash Flow Ratio | Cash ROIC | Dividend Yield | Dividend Payout | Shareholder Yield | EV/EBIT | EV/FCF | EV/Sales | Altman Z-Score |
| CENT | Central Garden & Pet Comp… | $36.73 | 2.44B | +116% | -60% | -20% | -58% | 12.90 | 1.34 | 0.68 | 7.44 | 22.47 | 3.64 | 31.09% | 8.47% | 5.20% | 10.45% | 9.19% | 4.57% | 0.91 | 4.59 | 3.67 | 2.24 | 1.55 | 5741.00% | -223.00% | -1725.00% | 13.76% | 0.62 | 13.34% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 12.49% | 10.08 | 9.18 | 0.85 | 2.59 |
| ANDE | The Andersons, Inc. | $65.29 | 2.21B | -7% | -59% | -46% | -74% | 23.69 | 1.82 | 0.21 | 10.39 | — | 2.15 | 6.33% | 0.85% | 0.87% | 7.33% | 4.06% | 2.44% | 0.84 | 1.83 | 1.41 | 0.45 | 3.06 | -1566.00% | -221.00% | -13078.00% | -2.47% | 0.10 | -2.90% | 1.18% | 28.10% | 1.86% | 34.48 | -57.24 | 0.29 | 4.22 |
| FDP | Fresh Del Monte Produce I… | $42.93 | 2.06B | -60% | -60% | -41% | -60% | 22.69 | 1.02 | 0.48 | 11.64 | — | 1.29 | 9.23% | 4.31% | 2.10% | 4.53% | 5.52% | 2.95% | 0.24 | 16.64 | 2.16 | 0.94 | 2.05 | -3649.00% | 108.00% | 4052.00% | 8.93% | 0.47 | 7.62% | 2.79% | 63.30% | 4.24% | 13.40 | 13.59 | 0.58 | 3.72 |
| FLO | Flowers Foods, Inc. | $9.88 | 2.09B | — | -61% | — | -56% | 24.09 | 1.55 | 0.38 | 12.69 | — | 1.55 | 45.69% | 6.56% | 1.59% | — | — | — | 1.79 | 5.82 | 0.75 | 0.04 | 6.79 | — | — | — | 15.80% | 0.46 | — | 10.37% | 249.70% | 10.64% | 12.58 | 13.60 | 0.83 | 1.88 |
| JJSF | J&J Snack Foods Corp. | $87.06 | 1.66B | -18% | -59% | -88% | -66% | 26.77 | 1.82 | 1.11 | 11.25 | — | 2.88 | 29.68% | 5.33% | 4.14% | 6.82% | 6.19% | 4.78% | 0.17 | 56.48 | 2.72 | 1.65 | 0.36 | -2449.00% | 54.00% | -1733.00% | 4.68% | 0.94 | 7.95% | 3.46% | 92.60% | 5.59% | 21.51 | 22.05 | 1.15 | 5.00 |
| NOMD | Nomad Foods Limited | $10.97 | 1.61B | +153% | -30% | — | -42% | 10.04 | 0.55 | 0.45 | 13.11 | — | -0.66 | 27.14% | 10.73% | 4.51% | 5.30% | 6.88% | 2.14% | 0.92 | — | 1.07 | 0.63 | 7.72 | -3500.00% | -217.00% | -2898.00% | 18.38% | 0.31 | 5.67% | 6.65% | 66.80% | 21.41% | 10.26 | 13.24 | 1.10 | 1.16 |
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| SMPL | The Simply Good Foods Com… | $17.06 | 1.62B | +124% | -53% | +1% | +1% | 19.43 | 1.11 | 1.39 | 12.13 | — | -44.99 | 35.07% | 15.07% | 7.14% | 5.86% | 8.24% | 4.25% | 0.17 | 9.40 | 3.64 | 2.11 | 1.13 | -2609.00% | 898.00% | -2409.00% | 7.85% | 1.43 | 7.81% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 7.44% | 10.15 | 14.05 | 1.53 | 3.47 |
| STRA | Strategic Education, Inc. | $82.28 | 1.93B | +74% | -52% | -90% | -17% | 14.79 | 1.14 | 1.48 | 12.83 | 92.12 | 12.10 | 48.97% | 15.47% | 9.98% | 7.65% | 8.72% | 6.19% | 0.07 | — | 1.27 | 1.04 | -0.22 | 1606.00% | 396.00% | 1957.00% | 8.22% | 0.91 | 9.59% | 3.07% | 45.40% | 11.54% | 9.35 | 11.92 | 1.45 | 4.02 |
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| WMK | Weis Markets, Inc. | $67.76 | 1.68B | +256% | -53% | -24% | -39% | 19.53 | 1.49 | 0.45 | 7.77 | 327.82 | 1.58 | 25.13% | 2.75% | 2.29% | 7.80% | 8.28% | 5.30% | 0.12 | — | 2.46 | 1.44 | -0.07 | 596.00% | 202.00% | -7294.00% | 1.22% | 0.55 | 2.25% | 1.70% | 33.30% | 2.43% | 14.48 | 73.04 | 0.40 | 5.77 |
About Central Garden & Pet Company
Central Garden & Pet Company produces and distributes various products for the lawn and garden, and pet supplies markets in the United States. It operates through two segments, Pet and Garden. The Pet segment provides dog and cat supplies, such as dog treats and chews, toys, pet beds and grooming products, waste management and training pads, and pet containment; supplies for aquatics, small animals, reptiles, and pet birds, including toys, cages and habitats, bedding, and food and supplements; animal and household health and insect control products; live fish and products for fish, reptiles, and other aquarium-based pets, such as aquariums, furniture and lighting fixtures, pumps, filters, water conditioners, food, and supplements; and products for horses and livestock, as well as outdoor cushions and pillows. This segment sells its products under the Aqueon, Cadet, Comfort Zone, Farnam, Four Paws, Kaytee, K&H Pet Products, Nylabone, and Zilla brands. The Garden segment offers lawn and garden supplies products that include grass seed; wild bird feed, bird feeders, bird houses, and other birding accessories; fertilizers; decorative outdoor lifestyle products; live plants; and weed and grass, as well as other herbicides, insecticide, and pesticide products. This segment sells its lawn and garden supplies products under the AMDRO, Ferry-Morse, Pennington, and Sevin brands, as well as under Bell Nursery, Lilly Miller, and Over-N-Out other brand names. Central Garden & Pet Company was founded in 1955 and is based in Walnut Creek, California.
- CEO
- Nicholas Lahanas
- Employees
- 6K
- Beta
- 0.63
Disclaimer: Information on this page is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Upside computed as ($14.53 ÷ $36.73) − 1 = -60.44% (DCF, example).