Central Garden & Pet Company
CENTAConsumer DefensiveNASDAQPackaged Foods
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered 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. The company carries a $2.26B market cap, placing it firmly in the mid-cap category. It operates through two segments: Pet and Garden.
Market Cap
$2.26B
Beta
0.54
P/E (TTM)
13.36
P/E (Fwd)
11.56
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
6.0%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where CENTA stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 2, 2026 close, CENTA finished 3.29% above its 150-day moving average ($35.26) and 7.62% above its 200-day moving average ($33.84). 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 CENTA overbought or oversold?
At the September 2, 2026 close, CENTA's RSI(14) was 26.1, 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.
On the balance sheet, CENTA has $996.7M in cash with $1.41B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. The company generates $342.3M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. ROE of 10.0% points to decent capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. 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).
With a beta below 0.7, Central Garden & Pet Company typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing CENTA.