Central Garden Valuation

CENT Stock  USD 37.98  0.00  0.00%   
At this time, the firm appears to be undervalued. Central Garden Pet shows a prevailing Real Value of $44.57 per share. The current price of the firm is $37.98. Our model approximates the value of Central Garden Pet from analyzing the firm fundamentals such as Current Valuation of 2.87 B, profit margin of 0.05 %, and Return On Equity of 0.1 as well as examining its technical indicators and probability of bankruptcy. Key fundamental drivers impacting Central Garden's valuation include:
Price Book
1.5
Enterprise Value
2.9 B
Enterprise Value Ebitda
8.2219
Price Sales
0.7647
Forward PE
12.87
Undervalued
Today
37.98
Please note that Central Garden's price fluctuation is very steady at this time. Calculation of the real value of Central Garden Pet is based on 3 months time horizon. Increasing Central Garden's time horizon generally increases the accuracy of value calculation and significantly improves the predictive power of the methodology used.
Central Garden's intrinsic value may or may not be the same as its current market price of 37.98, in which case there is an opportunity to profit from the mispricing, assuming the market price will eventually merge with its intrinsic value.
Historical Market  37.98 Real  44.57 Target  46.5 Hype  38.14
The intrinsic value of Central Garden's stock can be calculated using various methods such as discounted cash flow analysis, price-to-earnings ratio, or price-to-book ratio. That value may differ from its current market price, which is determined by supply and demand factors such as investor sentiment, market trends, news, and other external factors that may influence Central Garden's stock price. It is important to note that the real value of any stock may change over time based on changes in the company's performance.
44.57
Real Value
46.50
Upside
Estimating the potential upside or downside of Central Garden Pet helps investors to forecast how Central stock's addition to their portfolios will impact the overall performance. We also use other valuation drivers to help us estimate the true value of Central Garden more accurately as focusing exclusively on Central Garden's fundamentals will not take into account other important factors:
Earnings
Estimates
LowProjectedHigh
1.041.091.15
Details
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
36.2138.1440.07
Details
7 Analysts
Consensus
LowTarget PriceHigh
42.3246.5051.62
Details
Traditionally, analysts and sophisticated investors use multiple methods for valuing a cash-flow-generating entity or its stock. For example, some money managers use Central Garden's intrinsic value based on its ongoing forecasts of Central Garden's financial statements. In contrast, other private, professional wealth advisors use a multiplier approach by looking to relative value analysis against Central Garden's closest peers.

Central Garden Cash

1.07 Billion

Central Revenue by Product

Central Garden Total Value Analysis

Central Garden Pet is currently estimated to have valuation of 2.87 B with market capitalization of 2.36 B, debt of 1.44 B, and cash on hands of 195.79 M. Please note that valuation may be misleading and is a subject to auditing or accounting errors. We encourage investors to vigilantly validate all of the Central Garden fundamentals before making equity appraisal based on enterprise value of the company
  Takeover PriceMarket CapDebt ObligationsCash
2.87 B
2.36 B
1.44 B
195.79 M

Central Garden Investor Information

About 16.0% of the company shares are held by company insiders. The company has price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 1.5. Some equities with similar Price to Book (P/B) outperform the market in the long run. Central Garden Pet has Price/Earnings To Growth (PEG) ratio of 2.56. The entity had not issued any dividends in recent years. The firm had 1277:1000 split on the 9th of February 2024. Based on the analysis of Central Garden's profitability, liquidity, and operating efficiency, Central Garden Pet is performing exceptionally good at this time. It has a great probability to report excellent financial results in March.
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Operating Profit Margin0.04240.0365
Fairly Up
Pretty Stable
Operating Income320 M304.8 M
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile

Central Garden Asset Utilization

The asset utilization indicator refers to the revenue earned for every dollar of assets a company currently reports. Central Garden has an asset utilization ratio of 86.3 percent. This implies that the Company is making $0.86 for each dollar of assets. An increasing asset utilization means that Central Garden Pet is more efficient with each dollar of assets it utilizes for everyday operations.
 
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Central Garden Profitability Analysis

Considering Central Garden's profitability and operating efficiency indicators, Central Garden Pet is performing exceptionally good at this time. It has a great probability to showcase excellent profitability results in March. Profitability indicators assess Central Garden's ability to earn profits and add value for shareholders.
 
Net Income  
First Reported
1992-03-31
Previous Quarter
-9.8 M
Current Value
6.8 M
Quarterly Volatility
36.4 M
 
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Gross Profit is likely to gain to about 1.2 B in 2026. Pretax Profit Margin is likely to gain to 0.02 in 2026
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Gross Profit Margin0.220.1751
Significantly Up
Slightly volatile
Net Profit Margin0.01340.012
Moderately Up
Pretty Stable
Operating Profit Margin0.04240.0365
Fairly Up
Pretty Stable
Pretax Profit Margin0.02410.0197
Fairly Up
Very volatile
Return On Assets0.01620.0282
Way Down
Pretty Stable
Return On Equity0.110.1008
Significantly Up
Slightly volatile
For Central Garden profitability analysis, we use financial ratios and fundamental drivers that measure the ability of Central Garden Pet to generate income relative to revenue, assets, operating costs, and current equity. These fundamental indicators attest to how well Central Garden utilizes its assets to generate profit and value for its shareholders. The profitability module also shows relationships between Central Garden's most relevant fundamental drivers. It provides multiple suggestions of what could affect the performance of Central Garden over time as well as its relative position and ranking within its peers.

Central Garden Earnings per Share Projection vs Actual

The next projected EPS of Central Garden is estimated to be 1.0867 with future projections ranging from a low of 1.0369 to a high of 1.15. Central Garden's most recent 12-month trailing earnings per share (EPS TTM) is at 2.45. Please be aware that the consensus of earnings estimates for Central Garden Pet is based on EPS before non-recurring items and includes expenses related to employee stock options.
 
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Central Garden is projected to generate 1.0867 in earnings per share on the 31st of March 2026. Central Garden earnings estimates show analyst consensus about projected Central Garden EPS (Earning Per Share). It derives the highest and the lowest estimates based on Central Garden's historical volatility. Many public companies, such as Central Garden, manage the perception of their earnings on a regular basis to make sure that analyst estimates are accurate. Future earnings calculations are also an essential input when attempting to value a firm.

Central Garden Earnings Estimation Breakdown

The calculation of Central Garden's earning per share is based on the data from the past 12 consecutive months, used for reporting the company's financial figures. The next projected EPS of Central Garden is estimated to be 1.0867 with the future projection ranging from a low of 1.0369 to a high of 1.15. Please be aware that this consensus of annual earnings estimates for Central Garden Pet is based on EPS before non-recurring items and includes expenses related to employee stock options.
Last Reported EPS
0.21
1.04
Lowest
Expected EPS
1.0867
1.15
Highest

Central Garden Earnings Projection Consensus

Suppose the current estimates of Central Garden's value are higher than the current market price of the Central Garden stock. In this case, investors may conclude that Central Garden is overpriced and will exhibit bullish sentiment. On the other hand, if the present value is lower than the stock price, analysts may conclude that the market undervalues the equity. These scenarios may suggest that the market is not as efficient as it should be at the estimation time, and Central Garden's stock will quickly adjusts to the new information provided by the consensus estimate.
Number of AnalystsHistorical AccuracyLast Reported EPSEstimated EPS for 31st of March 2026Current EPS (TTM)
568.05%
0.21
1.0867
2.45

Central Garden Ownership Allocation

The market capitalization of Central Garden Pet is $2.36 Billion. The majority of Central Garden Pet outstanding shares are owned by other corporate entities. These outside corporations are usually referred to as non-private investors looking to acquire positions in Central Garden Pet to benefit from reduced commissions. Consequently, institutional investors are subject to a different set of regulations than regular investors in Central Garden. Please pay attention to any change in the institutional holdings of Central Garden Pet as this could imply that something significant has changed or is about to change at the company. Also note that nearly one million five hundred seventeen thousand nine hundred eighty invesors are currently shorting Central Garden expressing very little confidence in its future performance.

Central Garden Profitability Analysis

The company reported the previous year's revenue of 3.13 B. Net Income was 163.96 M with profit before overhead, payroll, taxes, and interest of 997.23 M.

About Central Garden Valuation

The stock valuation mechanism determines Central Garden's current worth on a daily basis. In general, an absolute valuation approach attempts to find the value of Central Garden Pet based exclusively on its fundamental and basic technical indicators. As compared to an absolute model, our relative valuation model uses a comparative analysis of Central Garden. We calculate exposure to Central Garden's market risk, different technical and fundamental indicators, and relevant financial multiples and ratios and then compare them to those of Central Garden's related companies.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Gross Profit1.1 B1.2 B
Pretax Profit Margin 0.02  0.02 
Operating Profit Margin 0.04  0.04 
Net Profit Margin 0.01  0.01 
Gross Profit Margin 0.18  0.22 

Central Garden Growth Indicators

Investing in growth stocks can be very risky. If the company such as Central Garden does not do well, investors take a loss on the stock when it is time to sell. Also, because growth stocks typically do not pay dividends, the only opportunity an investor has to make money on their investment is when they eventually sell their shares.
Common Stock Shares Outstanding63.8 M
Quarterly Earnings Growth Y O Y-0.476
Forward Price Earnings12.87

Central Garden Current Valuation Indicators

Central Garden's valuation analysis is a process of estimating the intrinsic value of all assets and outstanding equities. There are different methodologies and models we use to develop the final Central Garden's valuation. The techniques such as discounted cash flow and fundamental indicators such as book value per share or market capitalization are well known and widely used across most financial advisers and money managers.
Valuations are an essential part of business, for companies themselves, but also for investors. For companies, such as Central Garden, valuations can help measure their progress and success and can help them track their performance in the market compared to others. In addition, investors can use Central Garden's valuations to help determine the worth of potential investments. They can do this by using data and information made public by a company. Regardless of who the valuation is for, it essentially describes Central Garden's worth.

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