CENT:NGS-Central Garden & Pet Company (USD)

EQUITY | Packaged Foods | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 37.77

Change

-0.63 (-1.64)%

Market Cap

USD 1.51B

Volume

0.09M

Analyst Target

USD 36.67
Analyst Rating

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About

Central Garden & Pet Co is a marketer and producer of branded products and distributor of third-party products in the pet and lawn and garden supplies industries in the United States.

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Relative Performance (Total Returns)

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ETFs Containing CENT

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Packaged Foods) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -24.63% 33% F 28% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -24.63% 33% F 28% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -19.94% 36% F 32% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -19.94% 36% F 32% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 37.30% 73% C 69% C-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 37.30% 69% C- 65% D
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 10.62% 70% C- 67% D+
Dividend Return 10.62% 70% C- 65% D
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 28.77% 78% C+ 64% D
Risk Adjusted Return 36.90% 70% C- 69% C-
Market Capitalization 1.51B 83% B 81% B-

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Packaged Foods) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 32.90 57% 51%
Price/Book Ratio 1.59 50% 55%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 6.01 42% 38%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 9.18 41% 34%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 9.63% 78% 77%
Return on Invested Capital 6.76% 73% 72%
Return on Assets 4.46% 74% 84%
Debt to Equity Ratio 81.85% 24% 28%

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

What to not like:
Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.