CENT (Central Garden & Pet Co) Cash per Share: $10.45 (As of Mar. 2026)

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CENT Central Garden & Pet Co CENT
72 GF Score
Price $43.05
GF Value $37.18
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Central Garden & Pet Co Cash per Share?

Central Garden & Pet Co CENT -0.55% 72 Cash per Share is $10.45 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CENT with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.18 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Cash per Share is calculated as Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities divided by Shares Outstanding (EOP). Central Garden & Pet Co's Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $10.45.

Central Garden & Pet Co  (NAS:CENT) Cash per Share Explanation

Cash per Share represents the liquidity of a compant's assets. A high level of Cash per Share suggests that there's enough money on hand for a company to cover any emergencies and that the company has adequate money to reinvest its business or pay dividends to investors. However, if the ratio is too high, it can also suggeust the inefficiency of management for not making a full usage of the cash.

Central Garden & Pet Co Cash per Share Related Terms

Central Garden & Pet Co Cash per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Central Garden & Pet Co's Cash per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Central Garden & Pet Co Cash per Share Chart

Central Garden & Pet Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cash per Share
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Central Garden & Pet Co Quarterly Data
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Central Garden & Pet Co Cash per Share Calculation

This is the ratio of a company's available cash, including easy to liquidate short-term investment, to its total number of shares outstanding. The result indicates the percentage of a company's share price that is available to spend on company's activities, such as strengthening the business, paying down the debt and making dividend payment to shareholders. It's a reliable indicator of a company's financial health.

Central Garden & Pet Co's Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

Cash per Share= Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities /Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=882.488/63
=14.04

Central Garden & Pet Co's Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Cash per Share= Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities /Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=653.242/62
=10.45

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash per Share →
What does a Cash per Share of $10.45 mean?
Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT) has a Cash per Share of $10.45 as of Mar. 2026. Cash per share is the per-share value of a company's available cash. View historical data for Central Garden & Pet Co and its competitors.
Is Central Garden & Pet Co's Cash per Share too high?
Central Garden & Pet Co's current Cash per Share is $10.45. Overall, Central Garden & Pet Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Garden & Pet Co's Cash per Share compare to FRPT and MZTI?
Central Garden & Pet Co's Cash per Share of $10.45 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash per Share for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Cash per Share depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Cash per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash per Share mean?
A high Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash per share is the per-share value of a company's available cash. View historical data for Central Garden & Pet Co and its competitors. Central Garden & Pet Co's current Cash per Share is $10.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Garden & Pet Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.18, compared to a current price of $43.05 — trading 15.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash per Share is $10.45. Central Garden & Pet Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash per Share calculated?
Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT), the current Cash per Share is $10.45 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Garden & Pet Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $43.05 is trading 15.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.18. GuruFocus considers Central Garden & Pet Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CENT:

  • Cash per Share: $10.45
  • GF Value™: $37.18 vs. price of $43.05 (15.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CENT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Central Garden & Pet Co Business Description

Other Exchanges CENTA:USAGP7A:Germany
Address 1340 Treat Boulevard, Suite 600, Walnut Creek, CA, USA, 94597
Central Garden & Pet Co offers solutions that support healthier pets, greener lawns, and thriving gardens. Its products include dog and cat treats, chews, toys, beds, containment, grooming supplies, aquatics, small animal and bird supplies, equine and livestock products, insect control solutions, grass seed, wild bird feed, fertilizers, pest controls, live plants, and packet seeds, sold under brands such as Aqueon, Nylabone, Kaytee, Farnam, Pennington, Ferry Morse, Amdro, and Sevin. The company operates through two segments, Pet and Garden, and sells through retailers, independent stores, eCommerce channels, and professional markets. It has sales and distribution operations mainly across the United States, with additional facilities in Canada and Mexico.
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