Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) Stock Score, Valuation & Financial Research
Central Garden & Pet Company is in the Consumer Defensive sector and Packaged Foods industry. It is reviewed using Wall Street Score's company-strength, valuation, growth and financial-health framework. The current Wall Street Score is 44/100.
Quick answer for CENTA
Central Garden & Pet Company currently has a Wall Street Score of 44/100. The stored market price is $34.97. Its financial score is 38/100. Its valuation score is 26/100. The latest WSS change is +0.4 points. These figures are a research snapshot, not a buy or sell recommendation.
What Central Garden & Pet Company does
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, furnit
CENTA financial snapshot
- Wall Street Score:
- 44/100
- Current price:
- $34.97
- Market capitalization:
- $2.51B
- Revenue:
- $3.08B
- Net income:
- $166.3M
- Free cash flow:
- $291.1M
- Cash:
- $996.7M
- Total debt:
- $1.41B
- EPS:
- 2.70
- P/E ratio:
- 13.0x
- Financial score:
- 38/100
- Valuation score:
- 26/100
- Revenue score:
- 21/100
What stands out
- Reported year-over-year revenue growth is -0.0%.
- Free cash flow is $291.1M, showing positive cash generation.
- The balance sheet shows $996.7M of cash versus $1.41B of total debt, so leverage deserves attention.
- The latest Wall Street Score change is +0.4 points: CENTA increased 0.4 points because Capital improved by 3 points.
What the numbers mean
Its current valuation score is 26/100, which Wall Street Score classifies as weak within the model's valuation framework.
The financial score is 38/100. This is a starting point for reviewing liquidity, leverage and cash-flow strength rather than a stand-alone recommendation.
A strong company and an attractive stock price are not always the same thing. Revenue, earnings, free cash flow, debt, management quality, competitive advantage and valuation should be considered together. Wall Street Score organizes these inputs into a consistent research framework so investors can identify what deserves deeper review.
Data freshness: Financial data last refreshed 2026-09-14.
How to research CENTA
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