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7.65 (1y: -16%)
Market Cap 378.18 M P/E(ttm) 19.10
Enterprise Value 942.77 M P/B 0.80
CENT- NAS (USA)
Central Garden & Pet Company
  • Currently 1/5
Business Predictability Rank: 1-Star
Back Testing Results:
Average gain of all 1-Star stocks: 1.1% per year.
% of Stocks that are in still loss if held for 10yrs: 45%.
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GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a companyย’s financial situation is. It is based on these factors

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest coverage (current year).
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better
3. Altman Z-score.

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

Financial Strength : 6/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Cash to Debt 0.158
CENT's Cash to Debt is ranked lower than
55% of the 1398 Companies
in the Global Packaged Foods industry.

( Industry Median: 0.54 vs. CENT: 0.158 )
CENT' s 10-Year Cash to Debt Range
Min: 0.02   Max: 0.31
Current: 0.16
0.02
0.31
Equity to Asset 0.404
CENT's Equity to Asset is ranked lower than
51% of the 1398 Companies
in the Global Packaged Foods industry.

( Industry Median: 0.50 vs. CENT: 0.404 )
CENT' s 10-Year Equity to Asset Range
Min: 0.4   Max: 0.52
Current: 0.4
0.4
0.52
Interest Coverage 1.9
CENT's Interest Coverage is ranked higher than
53% of the 1398 Companies
in the Global Packaged Foods industry.

( Industry Median: 6.00 vs. CENT: 1.9 )
CENT' s 10-Year Interest Coverage Range
Min: 1   Max: 6
Current: 1.9
1
6
F-Score: 8
Z-Score: 2.15
M-Score: -2.53
GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the companyย’s business will stay that way. It is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin
2. Trend of the Operating Margin (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
ย•ย•3. Consistency of the profitability
4. Piotroski F-Score
5. Predictability Rankย•

The maximum rank is 10. A rank of 7 or higher means a higher profitability and may stay that way. A rank of 3 or lower indicates that the company has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength Rank. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability & Growth : 7/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Operating margin (%) 4.40
CENT's Operating margin (%) is ranked higher than
63% of the 1398 Companies
in the Global Packaged Foods industry.

( Industry Median: 4.90 vs. CENT: 4.40 )
CENT' s 10-Year Operating margin (%) Range
Min: -19   Max: 8.4
Current: 4.4
-19
8.4
Net-margin (%) 1.2
CENT's Net-margin (%) is ranked higher than
50% of the 1398 Companies
in the Global Packaged Foods industry.

( Industry Median: 3.30 vs. CENT: 1.2 )
CENT' s 10-Year Net-margin (%) Range
Min: -15.7   Max: 4.1
Current: 1.2
-15.7
4.1
ROE (%) 4.6
CENT's ROE (%) is ranked higher than
60% of the 1398 Companies
in the Global Packaged Foods industry.

( Industry Median: 5.90 vs. CENT: 4.6 )
CENT' s 10-Year ROE (%) Range
Min: -52.5   Max: 12.1
Current: 4.6
-52.5
12.1
ROA (%) 1.8
CENT's ROA (%) is ranked higher than
55% of the 1398 Companies
in the Global Packaged Foods industry.

( Industry Median: 3.30 vs. CENT: 1.8 )
CENT' s 10-Year ROA (%) Range
Min: -21.2   Max: 5.7
Current: 1.8
-21.2
5.7
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) 13.20
CENT's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) is ranked higher than
69% of the 1398 Companies
in the Global Packaged Foods industry.

( Industry Median: 11.30 vs. CENT: 13.20 )
CENT' s 10-Year ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) Range
Min: -54   Max: 24.7
Current: 13.2
-54
24.7
Revenue Growth (%) 11.2
CENT's Revenue Growth (%) is ranked higher than
89% of the 1398 Companies
in the Global Packaged Foods industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. CENT: 11.2 )
CENT' s 10-Year Revenue Growth (%) Range
Min: -24.4   Max: 11.2
Current: 11.2
-24.4
11.2
EBITDA Growth (%) -0.5
CENT's EBITDA Growth (%) is ranked lower than
61% of the 1398 Companies
in the Global Packaged Foods industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. CENT: -0.5 )
CENT' s 10-Year EBITDA Growth (%) Range
Min: -25   Max: 20.3
Current: -0.5
-25
20.3
EPS Growth (%) -17.3
CENT's EPS Growth (%) is ranked lower than
70% of the 1398 Companies
in the Global Packaged Foods industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. CENT: -17.3 )
CENT' s 10-Year EPS Growth (%) Range
Min: -31   Max: 13.3
Current: -17.3
-31
13.3
ยป CENT's 10-Y Financials

Financials


Revenue & Net Income
Cash & Debt
Oprt. Cash Flow & Free Cash Flow

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Guru Trades
Q2 2012

CENT Guru Trades in Q2 2012

Jim Simons 61,879 sh (+97.22%)
Chuck Royce 896,329 sh (+5.53%)
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Q3 2012

CENT Guru Trades in Q3 2012

Jim Simons 80,876 sh (+30.7%)
Chuck Royce 758,329 sh (-15.4%)
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Q4 2012

CENT Guru Trades in Q4 2012

Jim Simons 85,100 sh (+5.22%)
Chuck Royce 687,600 sh (-9.33%)
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Q1 2013

CENT Guru Trades in Q1 2013

Jim Simons 129,232 sh (+51.86%)
Chuck Royce 925,400 sh (+34.58%)
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Ratios

vs
industry		 vs
history
P/E(ttm) 19.10
CENT's P/E(ttm) is ranked higher than
60% of the 1076 Companies
in the Global Packaged Foods industry.

( Industry Median: 18.80 vs. CENT: 19.10 )
CENT' s 10-Year P/E(ttm) Range
Min: 3.22   Max: 526.2
Current: 19.1
3.22
526.2
P/B 0.80
CENT's P/B is ranked higher than
76% of the 1210 Companies
in the Global Packaged Foods industry.

( Industry Median: 1.41 vs. CENT: 0.80 )
CENT' s 10-Year P/B Range
Min: 0.09   Max: 1.72
Current: 0.8
0.09
1.72
P/S 0.22
CENT's P/S is ranked higher than
89% of the 1273 Companies
in the Global Packaged Foods industry.

( Industry Median: 0.82 vs. CENT: 0.22 )
CENT' s 10-Year P/S Range
Min: 0.04   Max: 0.57
Current: 0.22
0.04
0.57
PFCF 3.10
CENT's PFCF is ranked higher than
95% of the 865 Companies
in the Global Packaged Foods industry.

( Industry Median: 19.25 vs. CENT: 3.10 )
CENT' s 10-Year PFCF Range
Min: 1.31   Max: 65.93
Current: 3.1
1.31
65.93
EV-to-EBIT 12.7
CENT's EV-to-EBIT is ranked higher than
66% of the 1026 Companies
in the Global Packaged Foods industry.

( Industry Median: 14.03 vs. CENT: 12.7 )
CENT' s 10-Year EV-to-EBIT Range
Min: 4.7   Max: 23.4
Current: 12.7
4.7
23.4
Shiller P/E 77.8
CENT's Shiller P/E is ranked lower than
100% of the Companies
in the Global Packaged Foods industry.

( Industry Median: vs. CENT: 77.8 )
CENT' s 10-Year Shiller P/E Range
Min: 2.16   Max: 260.79
Current: 77.8
2.16
260.79

Valuation & Return

vs
industry		 vs
history
Price/Net Current Asset Value 1.2
CENT's Price/Net Current Asset Value is ranked higher than
95% of the 1037 Companies
in the Global Packaged Foods industry.

( Industry Median: 8.40 vs. CENT: 1.2 )
CENT' s 10-Year Price/Net Current Asset Value Range
Min: 0.2   Max: 2.8
Current: 1.2
0.2
2.8
Price/Tangible Book 2.1
CENT's Price/Tangible Book is ranked lower than
52% of the 1042 Companies
in the Global Packaged Foods industry.

( Industry Median: 1.50 vs. CENT: 2.1 )
CENT' s 10-Year Price/Tangible Book Range
Min: 0.5   Max: 8.2
Current: 2.1
0.5
8.2
Price/DCF (Projected) 0.3
CENT's Price/DCF (Projected) is ranked higher than
98% of the 414 Companies
in the Global Packaged Foods industry.

( Industry Median: 1.50 vs. CENT: 0.3 )
CENT' s 10-Year Price/DCF (Projected) Range
Min: 0.3   Max: 0.7
Current: 0.3
0.3
0.7
Price/Median PS Value 0.9
CENT's Price/Median PS Value is ranked higher than
76% of the 1116 Companies
in the Global Packaged Foods industry.

( Industry Median: 1.00 vs. CENT: 0.9 )
CENT' s 10-Year Price/Median PS Value Range
Min: 0.2   Max: 2.1
Current: 0.9
0.2
2.1
Price/Graham Number 1.3
CENT's Price/Graham Number is ranked higher than
60% of the 875 Companies
in the Global Packaged Foods industry.

( Industry Median: 1.20 vs. CENT: 1.3 )
CENT' s 10-Year Price/Graham Number Range
Min: 0.4   Max: 2.7
Current: 1.3
0.4
2.7
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) 7.90
CENT's Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) is ranked higher than
76% of the 1398 Companies
in the Global Packaged Foods industry.

( Industry Median: 5.00 vs. CENT: 7.90 )
CENT' s 10-Year Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) Range
Min: 4.3   Max: 21.2
Current: 7.9
4.3
21.2
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) 16.58
CENT's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) is ranked higher than
95% of the 1398 Companies
in the Global Packaged Foods industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. CENT: 16.58 )
CENT' s 10-Year Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) Range
Min: 0.7   Max: 40.1
Current: 16.58
0.7
40.1

Business Description

Central Garden & Pet Company was incorporated in Delaware in June 1992. The Company is an innovator, marketer and producer of branded products. It is a supplier in the pet and lawn and garden supplies industries in the United States. The Company's pet supplies products include products for dogs and cats, including edible bones, premium healthy edible and non-edible chews, super premium dog and cat food and treats, leashes, collars, toys, pet carriers, grooming supplies and other accessories; products for birds, small animals and specialty pets, including food, cages and habitats, toys, chews and related accessories; animal and household health and insect control products; products for fish, reptiles and other aquarium-based pets, including aquariums, furniture and lighting fixtures, pumps, filters, water conditioners, food and supplements, and information and knowledge resources; and products for horses and livestock. These products are sold under a number of brand names including Adams, Altosid, Aqueon, Avoderm, BioSpot, Coralife, Farnam, Four Paws, Interpet, Kaytee, Kent Marine, Nylabone, Oceanic Systems, Pet Select, Pre-Strike, Pinnacle, Super Pet, TFH, Zilla and Zodiac. The Company's lawn and garden supplies products include proprietary and non-proprietary grass seed; wild bird feed, bird feeders, bird houses and other birding accessories; weed, grass, ant and other herbicide, insecticide and pesticide products; and decorative outdoor lifestyle and lighting products including pottery, trellises and other wood products and holiday lighting. These products are sold under a number of brand names including AMDRO, GKI/Bethlehem Lighting, Grant's, Ironite, Lilly Miller, Matthews Four Seasons, New England Pottery, Norcal Pottery, Pennington, Over'n Out, Sevin, Smart Seed and The Rebels. The Company's largest competitors in most product categories are Spectrum Brands and Hartz Mountain. Many of the products that the Company manufactures or distributes are subject to local, state, federal and foreign laws and regulations relating to environmental matters.
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Central Garden & Pet Company Reports Operating Results (10-Q) Feb 03 2011 
Central Garden & Pet Company Reports Operating Results (10-K) Nov 19 2010 
Central Garden & Pet Company Reports Operating Results (10-Q) Aug 05 2010 
Central Garden & Pet Company Reports Operating Results (10-Q) May 06 2010 
Central Garden & Pet Company Reports Operating Results (10-Q) Feb 04 2010 
Central Garden & Pet Company Reports Operating Results (10-K) Nov 20 2009 
Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) EVP, CFO & Secretary Stuart W Booth sells 62,417 Shares Aug 27 2009 
Central Garden & Pet Company Reports Operating Results (10-Q) Aug 07 2009 
Central Garden & Pet Announces Fiscal 2009 Third Quarter Results Aug 05 2009 
Central Garden & Pet to Announce Fiscal Third Quarter 2009 Results Aug 03 2009 

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