Central Garden & Pet Company
CENTConsumer DefensiveNASDAQPackaged Foods
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Daily timeframeCentral Garden & Pet Company produces and distributes various products for the lawn and garden, and pet supplies markets in the United States. With a market capitalization of $2.61B, it sits in mid-cap territory. It operates through two segments: Pet and Garden.
Market Cap
$2.61B
Beta
0.54
P/E (TTM)
15.45
P/E (Fwd)
13.36
EPS (TTM)
$2.70
EPS (Fwd)
$3.12
ROE
10.0%
ROA
4.3%
Cash
$996.7M
Total Debt
$1.41B
Free CF
$342.3M
52W Change
11.4%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where CENT stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 2, 2026 close, CENT finished 5.51% above its 150-day moving average ($39.92) and 10.55% above its 200-day moving average ($38.10). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is CENT overbought or oversold?
At the September 2, 2026 close, CENT's RSI(14) was 27.8, in oversold territory (below 30). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
Central Garden & Pet Company carries $1.41B in total debt against $996.7M in cash reserves — debt is modestly above the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. The company generates $342.3M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. Return on equity stands at 10.0%, which is decent for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 4.3% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $3.34B (2022) to $3.13B (2025).
The relatively low beta of 0.54 suggests CENT is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing CENT's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.