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CENTA | NASDAQ

$36.38 $0.33 | 0.92%
TREND SIGNAL:Signal available — unlock to view |2026-10-15
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Company Overview:

Market Cap: $2.26B
Trailing PE: 13.6x
FWD PE *: 12.2x
Payout Ratio (TTM): —
52-Week Range: $26.50 - $40.80

* Forward PE is based on street estimates.

10 Year CENTA Performance Metrics:

Total Return (with DRIP): 80.7% (6.10% CAGR)
Total Return (no DRIP): 80.7% (6.10% CAGR)
Share Price: 80.7% (6.10% CAGR)
Yield on Cost (with DRIP): —
Total Invested: $10,000
Total Value (with DRIP): $18,073
Total Return $ (with DRIP): $8,073
CENTA Total Return
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CENTA Financials: Earnings, Revenue, Cash Flow, Ebitda, Cash/Debt, Shares Float, etc:

CENTA - Revenue
CENTA Revenue CAGR:1Y: -8.17%2Y: -5.89%5Y: -3.18%10Y: 5.54%
CENTA - Earnings Per Share (EPS)
CENTA EPS CAGR:1Y: -4.61%2Y: 10.39%5Y: 1.14%10Y: 11.01%
CENTA - Net Income
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CENTA Net Income CAGR:1Y: -5.42%2Y: 6.16%5Y: 3.36%10Y: 13.19%
CENTA - EBITDA
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CENTA EBITDA CAGR:1Y: 14.70%2Y: 14.26%5Y: 5.39%10Y: 12.65%
CENTA - Free Cash Flow
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CENTA Free Cash Flow CAGR:1Y: 25.12%2Y: 7.50%5Y: 2.72%10Y: 8.94%
CENTA - Free Cash Flow / Share
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CENTA Free Cash Flow / Share CAGR:1Y: 29.41%2Y: 11.28%5Y: 0.08%10Y: 6.53%
CENTA - Operating Income
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CENTA Operating Income CAGR:1Y: -6.87%2Y: 4.19%5Y: 2.13%10Y: 10.08%
CENTA - Gross Profit
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CENTA Gross Profit CAGR:1Y: -4.55%2Y: 1.28%5Y: -0.21%10Y: 6.83%
CENTA - Shares Outstanding
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CENTA Shares Outstanding CAGR:1Y: -3.63%2Y: -3.81%5Y: 2.16%10Y: 1.95%
CENTA - Share Buybacks
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CENTA Share Buybacks CAGR:1Y: -98.32%2Y: -40.65%5Y: -22.30%10Y: -18.88%
CENTA - Stock-Based Comp
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CENTA Stock-Based Comp CAGR:1Y: 79.91%2Y: 32.32%5Y: 10.35%10Y: 15.88%
CENTA - Expenses
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CENTA Expenses CAGR:1Y: -8.93%2Y: -3.86%5Y: -11.66%10Y: 6.52%
CENTA - Revenue vs Net Income
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CENTA - EPS vs FCF / Share
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CENTA - EPS vs PE Ratio
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CENTA - FCF vs FCF / Share
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CENTA - FCF vs Stock Based Comp
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CENTA - Cash & Debt
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CENTA - Revenue by Segment
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CENTA Revenue CAGR:1Y: -8.17%2Y: -5.89%5Y: -3.18%10Y: 5.54%

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

CENTA - REVENUE: Actual + Estimates
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CENTA Actual Revenue CAGR:1Y: -8.17%2Y: -5.89%5Y: -3.18%10Y: 5.54%
CENTA - EPS: Actual + Estimates
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CENTA Actual EPS CAGR:1Y: -4.61%2Y: 10.39%5Y: 1.14%10Y: 11.01%
CENTA - NET INCOME: Actual + Estimates
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CENTA Actual Net Income CAGR:1Y: -5.42%2Y: 6.16%5Y: 3.36%10Y: 13.19%
CENTA - EBITDA: Actual + Estimates
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CENTA Actual EBITDA CAGR:1Y: 14.70%2Y: 14.26%5Y: 5.39%10Y: 12.65%

Ratios, Profit Margins & Return on Capital:

CENTA - Net Profit Margin
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CENTA Net Profit Margin CAGR:1Y: 2.93%2Y: 12.81%5Y: 6.73%10Y: 7.24%
CENTA - Gross Profit Margin
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CENTA Gross Profit Margin CAGR:1Y: 3.97%2Y: 7.63%5Y: 3.06%10Y: 1.22%
CENTA - Price to Earnings
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CENTA Price to Earnings CAGR:1Y: 33.10%2Y: -1.68%5Y: -0.21%10Y: -0.34%
CENTA - Price To Sales Ratio
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CENTA Price To Sales Ratio CAGR:1Y: 33.73%2Y: 10.87%5Y: 6.51%10Y: 6.86%
CENTA - Return on Capital Employed
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CENTA Return on Capital Employed CAGR:1Y: -10.65%2Y: 1.90%5Y: -2.09%10Y: -1.93%
CENTA - Return on Invested Capital
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CENTA Return on Invested Capital CAGR:1Y: -10.16%2Y: 1.43%5Y: -2.70%10Y: -0.51%

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Projected Future Returns & Dividends for CENTA

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

Share price CAGR of +6.1%
Dividend CAGR of +0%

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

CENTA (DRIP)CENTA - No DRIP
Current Price$36.38$36.38
Start Shares274.88274.88
Start Value$10,000$10,000
  
After 10 years:
Final Share Count274.88274.88
Dividends Payment$0.00$0.00
Annual Dividends$0$0
Yield on cost0.00%0.00%
Share Price$36.38$36.38
Total Dividends$0$0
Final Value$10,000$10,000

Estimated Future Value + Dividends - CENTA

NOTE: Above numbers are our estimate based on CENTA'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 (CENTA) had its IPO on 2007-02-06, and is traded on NASDAQ stock exchange.

Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) is a prominent U.S.-based enterprise specializing in the manufacturing and distribution of a wide array of products for both the lawn and garden and pet supply sectors. Its operations are strategically divided into two primary divisions: Pet and Garden. The Pet segment caters to a diverse range of animal companions, offering everything from essential dog and cat provisions—such as treats, chews, toys, beds, grooming aids, waste management solutions, and containment systems—to specialized items for aquatics, small animals, reptiles, and pet birds. For these smaller creatures, products include cages, habitats, bedding, food, and nutritional supplements. Furthermore, this segment addresses animal and household health with insect control solutions, and provides comprehensive supplies for live fish and other aquarium inhabitants, encompassing tanks, furniture, lighting, pumps, filters, water conditioners, and various food and supplement options. It also extends its offerings to horses and livestock, and even includes outdoor cushions and pillows. Key brands within this segment feature well-known names such as Aqueon, Cadet, Comfort Zone, Farnam, Four Paws, Kaytee, K&H Pet Products, Nylabone, and Zilla. The Garden division supplies an extensive catalog of lawn and garden necessities. This includes grass seed, a variety of wild bird products (feed, feeders, houses, and accessories), fertilizers, decorative outdoor lifestyle items, and live plants. Additionally, it provides solutions for pest and weed control, offering herbicides, insecticides, and other pesticide products. Notable brands under the Garden segment are AMDRO, Ferry-Morse, Pennington, and Sevin, alongside others like Bell Nursery, Lilly Miller, and Over-N-Out. Established in 1955, Central Garden & Pet Company maintains its corporate headquarters in Walnut Creek, California.

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

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DCF Model — CENTA

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