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Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) Stock Grade

CENT · Consumer Defensive

A+
Grade updated: July 18, 2026
Computed by the GradeMyInvestments scoring model from revenue growth, profitability, balance-sheet strength, and analyst targets.
Market Cap
$2.1B
P/E Ratio
12.9
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-2.2%
Net Margin
5.2%
Return on Equity
10.3%
Dividend Yield
None

About Central Garden & Pet Company's fundamentals

Central Garden & Pet Company is a consumer defensive packaged foods company with a market capitalization of $2.1 billion and a P/E ratio of 12.9, suggesting a relatively modest valuation compared to earnings. The company is experiencing revenue headwinds, with year-over-year sales declining 2.2%, though it maintains a net profit margin of 5.2%. Returns on equity stand at 10.3%, indicating moderate efficiency in generating profits from shareholder capital, and the company currently does not pay a dividend to shareholders.

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