CENTA:NGS-Central Garden & Pet Company Class A Common Stock Nonvoting (USD)

EQUITY | Packaged Foods | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 33.3

Change

0.00 (0.00)%

Market Cap

USD 1.43B

Volume

0.25M

Analyst Target

USD 41.33
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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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Largest Industry Peers for Packaged Foods

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FRPT Freshpet Inc

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SMPL Simply Good Foods Co

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JJSF J & J Snack Foods Corp

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USD 3.04B
CENT Central Garden & Pet Company

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USD 2.38B
JBSS John B Sanfilippo & Son Inc

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USD 0.95B
HAIN The Hain Celestial Group Inc

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CLNNW Clene Inc

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ETFs Containing CENTA

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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 -5.48% 57% F 43% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -5.48% 54% F 41% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -5.48% 57% F 43% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -5.48% 54% F 41% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 41.44% 77% C+ 71% C-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 41.44% 77% C+ 68% D+
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 14.20% 70% C- 67% D+
Dividend Return 14.20% 70% C- 65% D
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 29.75% 76% C+ 62% D
Risk Adjusted Return 47.71% 78% C+ 76% C+
Market Capitalization 1.43B 84% 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 31.10 55% 45%
Price/Book Ratio 1.46 59% 60%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 6.05 43% 39%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 10.38 44% 35%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 9.63% 82% 76%
Return on Invested Capital 7.26% 71% 72%
Return on Assets 4.46% 77% 83%
Debt to Equity Ratio N/A N/A N/A

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

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 risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

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

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:
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 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.

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector