Headquartered within the consumer defensive sector, Central Garden & Pet Company focuses on Packaged Foods services and products. Central Garden & Pet Company produces and distributes various products for the lawn and garden, and pet supplies markets in the United States. At a $2.40B market cap, Central Garden & Pet Company ranks as a mid-cap company within consumer defensive. It operates through two segments: Pet and Garden.
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The company holds $653.2M in cash, though total debt stands at $1.42B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Free cash flow comes in at $237.7M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. Return on equity stands at 10.8%, which is decent for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 4.7% 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 0.52 suggests CENTA is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing CENTA.