Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT)
Company Info
Highlights
$2.08B
$1.88
19.21
2.56
$3.16B
$954.79M
$310.02M
$31.97 - $43.88
$40.67
18.80%
10.06
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Performance
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Returns By Period
Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) returned -6.93% year-to-date (YTD) and -18.73% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, CENT delivered an annualized return of 16.94%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.84%.
CENT
-6.93%
4.45%
-10.08%
-18.73%
0.20%
4.69%
16.94%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
0.52%
6.32%
-1.44%
12.25%
12.45%
14.20%
10.84%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of CENT, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -5.95% | -3.29% | 3.88% | -8.46% | 7.60% | -6.93% | |||||||
| 2024 | -6.41% | 19.52% | -2.37% | -4.39% | 6.11% | -11.39% | 3.48% | -0.93% | -7.60% | -5.95% | 15.89% | -2.39% | -1.06% |
| 2023 | 11.99% | -3.43% | 1.38% | -10.28% | -1.47% | 6.80% | 4.41% | 9.04% | 0.00% | -1.16% | -6.99% | 23.48% | 33.81% |
| 2022 | -11.86% | 2.05% | -7.14% | -0.39% | 3.17% | -6.11% | 2.17% | -7.89% | -9.72% | 14.51% | -0.53% | -8.77% | -28.84% |
| 2021 | 9.53% | 7.83% | 27.21% | -6.67% | 1.46% | -3.64% | -8.77% | -4.64% | 4.23% | 7.46% | -6.59% | 9.24% | 36.31% |
| 2020 | 3.67% | -16.86% | 2.69% | 19.78% | 11.38% | -1.91% | 5.20% | 7.47% | -1.87% | -2.43% | 2.77% | -3.57% | 24.27% |
| 2019 | 13.82% | -20.22% | -18.29% | 5.56% | 4.34% | -4.26% | 12.73% | -13.03% | 10.64% | 2.70% | -12.13% | 17.78% | -9.81% |
| 2018 | 0.69% | -1.43% | 11.31% | -12.81% | 8.91% | 6.49% | -0.71% | -8.04% | -9.22% | -9.88% | 4.22% | 1.77% | -11.49% |
| 2017 | -0.73% | 2.74% | 9.84% | 1.97% | -20.85% | 6.25% | 0.66% | 10.16% | 10.18% | -1.70% | 3.80% | -1.79% | 17.62% |
| 2016 | -0.22% | 3.26% | 17.30% | -0.43% | 14.81% | 22.22% | 6.26% | 5.85% | 1.25% | -6.46% | 18.75% | 14.58% | 144.75% |
| 2015 | -3.76% | 7.22% | 8.94% | -6.23% | 2.65% | 11.16% | -12.97% | 33.41% | 26.18% | 2.84% | -7.16% | -8.46% | 53.99% |
| 2014 | -5.97% | 17.18% | 7.40% | 0.00% | -3.32% | 15.78% | 0.99% | -4.13% | -12.03% | 2.97% | -8.27% | 19.94% | 27.80% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of CENT is 16, meaning it’s performing worse than 84% of other stocks on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Central Garden & Pet Company. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Central Garden & Pet Company was 87.13%, occurring on Nov 21, 2008. Recovery took 1875 trading sessions.
The current Central Garden & Pet Company drawdown is 23.71%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -87.13% | Nov 17, 2006 | 507 | Nov 21, 2008 | 1875 | May 6, 2016 | 2382 |
| -83.82% | Mar 31, 1998 | 805 | Jun 7, 2001 | 884 | Dec 15, 2004 | 1689 |
| -74.52% | Oct 18, 1993 | 312 | Feb 22, 1995 | 306 | May 10, 1996 | 618 |
| -49.71% | Jul 9, 2018 | 278 | Aug 14, 2019 | 372 | Feb 4, 2021 | 650 |
| -43.91% | Jan 23, 1997 | 40 | Mar 20, 1997 | 113 | Aug 29, 1997 | 153 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Central Garden & Pet Company over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Central Garden & Pet Company, comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company has exceeded analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter, achieving a 11.6% positive surprise.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Central Garden & Pet Company is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Packaged Foods industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for CENT, comparing it with other companies in the Packaged Foods industry. Currently, CENT has a P/E ratio of 19.2. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for CENT compared to other companies in the Packaged Foods industry. CENT currently has a PEG ratio of 2.6. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for CENT relative to other companies in the Packaged Foods industry. Currently, CENT has a P/S ratio of 0.7. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for CENT in comparison with other companies in the Packaged Foods industry. Currently, CENT has a P/B value of 1.5. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
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