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Central Garden & Pet Company CENT | NASDAQ

$41.47 $0.18 | 0.44%

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Company Overview:

Market Cap: $2.54B

Trailing PE: 15.5x

FWD PE *: 13.9x

Payout Ratio (TTM): 0.0%

52-Week Range: $28.77 - $46.97

* Forward PE is based on street estimates.

10 Year CENT Performance Metrics:

Total Return (with DRIP): 102.7% (7.32% CAGR)

Total Return (no DRIP): 102.7% (7.32% CAGR)

Share Price: 102.7% (7.32% CAGR)

Yield on Cost (with DRIP): 447.04%

Total Invested: $10,000

Total Value (with DRIP): $20,269

Total Return $ (with DRIP): $10,269

Dividend Increase: N/A (0.00% CAGR)

Dividend Yield (FWD): 220.56% ($91.46)

CENT 10-yr Total Return ($10K invested)

1M 3M 6M YTD 1Y 3Y 5Y 10Y

CENT Share Price

1M 3M 6M YTD 1Y 3Y 5Y 10Y All

CENT Price CAGR:1Y: 40.67%2Y: 9.40%5Y: 1.31%10Y: 7.32%

CENT Dividend Charts

CENT - Dividends

CENT Dividend CAGR:1Y: N/A2Y: N/A5Y: N/A10Y: N/A

CENT - Dividend Payout Ratio

CENT Dividend Payout Ratio CAGR:1Y: 0.00%2Y: 0.00%5Y: 0.00%10Y: 0.00%

CENT - Dividend to Free Cash Flow Ratio

CENT Dividend to FCF Ratio CAGR:1Y: 0.00%2Y: 0.00%5Y: 0.00%10Y: 0.00%

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CENT Financials: Earnings, Revenue, Cash Flow, Ebitda, Cash/Debt, Shares Float, etc:

CENT - Revenue

CENT Revenue CAGR:1Y: -8.17%2Y: -5.89%5Y: -3.18%10Y: 5.54%

CENT - Earnings Per Share (EPS)

CENT EPS CAGR:1Y: -4.61%2Y: 10.39%5Y: 1.14%10Y: 11.01%

CENT - Net Income

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CENT Net Income CAGR:1Y: -5.42%2Y: 6.16%5Y: 3.36%10Y: 13.19%

CENT - EBITDA

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CENT EBITDA CAGR:1Y: 14.70%2Y: 14.26%5Y: 5.39%10Y: 12.65%

CENT - Free Cash Flow

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CENT Free Cash Flow CAGR:1Y: 25.12%2Y: 7.50%5Y: 2.72%10Y: 8.94%

CENT - Free Cash Flow / Share

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CENT Free Cash Flow / Share CAGR:1Y: 29.41%2Y: 11.28%5Y: 0.08%10Y: 6.53%

CENT - Operating Income

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CENT Operating Income CAGR:1Y: -6.87%2Y: 4.19%5Y: 2.13%10Y: 10.08%

CENT - Gross Profit

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CENT Gross Profit CAGR:1Y: -4.55%2Y: 1.28%5Y: -0.21%10Y: 6.83%

CENT - Shares Outstanding

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CENT Shares Outstanding CAGR:1Y: -3.63%2Y: -3.81%5Y: 2.16%10Y: 1.95%

CENT - Share Buybacks

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CENT Share Buybacks CAGR:1Y: -98.32%2Y: -40.65%5Y: -22.30%10Y: -18.88%

CENT - Stock-Based Comp

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CENT Stock-Based Comp CAGR:1Y: 79.91%2Y: 32.32%5Y: 10.35%10Y: 15.88%

CENT - Expenses

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CENT Expenses CAGR:1Y: -8.93%2Y: -3.86%5Y: -11.66%10Y: 6.52%

CENT - Revenue vs Net Income

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CENT - EPS vs FCF / Share

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CENT - EPS vs PE Ratio

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CENT - FCF vs FCF / Share

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CENT - FCF vs Stock Based Comp

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CENT - Cash & Debt

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CENT - Revenue by Segment

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CENT Revenue CAGR:1Y: -8.17%2Y: -5.89%5Y: -3.18%10Y: 5.54%

CENT - Revenue by Region

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CENT Revenue CAGR:1Y: -8.17%2Y: -5.89%5Y: -3.18%10Y: 5.54%

Revenue, EPS, Net Income & Ebitda - Estimates VS Actual:

CENT - REVENUE: Actual + Estimates

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CENT Actual Revenue CAGR:1Y: -8.17%2Y: -5.89%5Y: -3.18%10Y: 5.54%

CENT - EPS: Actual + Estimates

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CENT Actual EPS CAGR:1Y: -4.61%2Y: 10.39%5Y: 1.14%10Y: 11.01%

CENT - NET INCOME: Actual + Estimates

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CENT Actual Net Income CAGR:1Y: -5.42%2Y: 6.16%5Y: 3.36%10Y: 13.19%

CENT - EBITDA: Actual + Estimates

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CENT Actual EBITDA CAGR:1Y: 14.70%2Y: 14.26%5Y: 5.39%10Y: 12.65%

Ratios, Profit Margins & Return on Capital:

CENT - Net Profit Margin

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CENT Net Profit Margin CAGR:1Y: 2.93%2Y: 12.81%5Y: 6.73%10Y: 7.24%

CENT - Gross Profit Margin

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CENT Gross Profit Margin CAGR:1Y: 3.97%2Y: 7.63%5Y: 3.06%10Y: 1.22%

CENT - Price to Earnings

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CENT Price to Earnings CAGR:1Y: 33.10%2Y: -1.68%5Y: -0.21%10Y: -0.34%

CENT - Price To Sales Ratio

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CENT Price To Sales Ratio CAGR:1Y: 33.73%2Y: 10.87%5Y: 6.51%10Y: 6.86%

CENT - Return on Capital Employed

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CENT Return on Capital Employed CAGR:1Y: -10.65%2Y: 1.90%5Y: -2.09%10Y: -1.93%

CENT - Return on Invested Capital

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CENT Return on Invested Capital CAGR:1Y: -10.16%2Y: 1.43%5Y: -2.70%10Y: -0.51%

CENT Dividends Info:

Annual Dividend: $91.4644

Forward Yield: 220.56%

Ex-Dividend Date: 2007-02-06

Lifetime Dividends / Share: $22.87

CENT Dividend History: Dates, Payments & Yield list

Below is a schedule of all CENT dividend payments, ex-dates, share price on the day of the payment as well as the annualized yield & forward yield

Ex-Date	Payment Date	Amount	Yield	Forward Yield	Price on Ex-Date
02/06/2007	02/08/2007	$22.866	795.34%	854.81%	$10.70

Projected Future Returns & Dividends for CENT

Based on past 10-year performance, here are CENT growth metrics:

Share price CAGR of +7.32%
Dividend CAGR of +0%

Using CENT CAGR metrics, we can estimate that your initial $10000 investment, over the next 10 years, should grow as follows:

	CENT (DRIP)	CENT - No DRIP
Current Price	$41.47	$41.47
Start Shares	241.14	241.14
Start Value	$10,000	$10,000

After 10 years:
Final Share Count	1,000,000.00	241.14
Dividends Payment	$22.87	$22.87
Annual Dividends	$91,464,400	$22,056
Yield on cost	914,644.00%	220.56%
Share Price	$41.47	$41.47
Total Dividends	$522,221,053	$220,556
Final Value	$41,470,000	$230,556

Estimated Future Value + Dividends - CENT

NOTE: Above numbers are our estimate based on CENT's Dividend and Price CAGR over past 10 years. These numbers should only be considered as "potential future returns"! DRIP assumes reinvesting dividends; No-DRIP assumes collecting dividends as cash.

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Company Info

Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) had its IPO on 1992-07-15, and is traded on NASDAQ stock exchange.

Central Garden & Pet Company operates as a prominent manufacturer and supplier within the United States, providing a diverse portfolio of products tailored for both the lawn and garden, and pet care industries. Its business activities are strategically divided into two main operational units: the Pet segment and the Garden segment. The Pet segment offers an extensive range of items for dogs and cats, encompassing nutritional treats, toys, cozy beds, grooming essentials, waste management solutions, and training pads. This division also caters to aquatic life, small domestic animals, reptiles, and birds, supplying crucial provisions like habitats, cages, bedding, specialized food, and dietary supplements. Moreover, it includes health and insect control products for animals and households, as well as live fish and a complete suite of aquarium necessities, such as tanks, furniture, lighting, pumps, filters, water conditioners, and food. Offerings for horses and livestock, alongside outdoor cushions and pillows, further diversify this segment's product line. Key brands associated with the Pet segment are Aqueon, Cadet, Comfort Zone, Farnam, Four Paws, Kaytee, K&H Pet Products, Nylabone, and Zilla. Conversely, the Garden segment specializes in outdoor living provisions, presenting a comprehensive assortment of lawn and garden supplies. This includes grass seed, wild bird feed with feeders and houses, various fertilizers, decorative outdoor lifestyle products, and live plants. Additionally, the segment provides a range of weed, grass, and pest control chemicals, comprising herbicides, insecticides, and pesticides. Notable brands within the Garden segment include AMDRO, Ferry-Morse, Pennington, and Sevin, along with Bell Nursery, Lilly Miller, and Over-N-Out. Central Garden & Pet Company, established in 1955, is based in Walnut Creek, California.

CENT website: https://www.central.com

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DCF Model — CENT

Value from:

EPS (TTM)icompany profit per share over the last 12 months

EPS Growth %ihow fast profit per share grows each of the next 5 years — prefilled with what analysts expect

EPS growth after year 5 (forever)ithe slower pace once the fast 5 years are over — only drives years 6-10 of the price path below

Exit multiple (PE in 5 yrs)iwhat buyers pay per $1 of profit in 2031 — prefilled with today’s forward PE

Desired return %/yrithe yearly return you want from buying today — the S&P has done ~14%/yr, ask for more from a single stock

FCF growth %/yr (next 5 yrs)ihow fast free cash flow grows while the company is still expanding fast

Years of fast FCF growthihow many years the fast growth lasts before the business settles down

FCF growth after year 5 (forever)ithe slow, steady pace once the company is mature — usually 2-3%, near inflation. Must stay below your target return

Risk-free rate %iwhat a 10-yr US treasury pays with zero risk — the floor any risky stock must beat

Your target return %/yrithe yearly return you want for taking this risk — rule of thumb: risk-free rate + extra for risk

FCF base ($M, TTM)ilast 12 months of free cash flow, added up from reported quarters

Include dividends in returnidividends hand you part of the return in cash, so the share price needs to climb less

Pay up to today

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Cash flow & implied price by year

FCF is negative or missing for this company (common for banks) — the model discounts EPS instead.

EPS is negative or missing for this company — Simple mode uses free cash flow per share instead.

Free cash flow today

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Then mature

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