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Central Garden & Pet CoCENT +1.58%72 Cash Ratio is 1.08 as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 0.91. GuruFocus rates CENT with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.24 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,932 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks better than 73.76% on this metric.
Central Garden & Pet Co has a Cash Ratio of 1.08. It generally indicates that the company is able to cover all short-term debt and still have cash remaining.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Garden & Pet Co's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CENT'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.91 Max: 2.26
Current: 1.08
During the past 13 years, Central Garden & Pet Co's highest Cash Ratio was 2.26. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.91.
CENT's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 73.76% of 1932
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.4
vs CENT: 1.08
Central Garden & Pet Co (NAS:CENT) Cash Ratio Explanation
The cash ratio is more conservative than other liquidity ratios, such as Quick Ratio and Current Ratio, because it only considers a company's most liquid resources. The numerator of cash ratio only considers Cash, Cash Equivalents and marketable securities. Other current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, are not included. The rationale is that these assets may require time to be transformed into cash, and the amount of money received is also uncertain.
The cash ratio shows a company’s ability to pay all current liabilities immediately without selling or liquidating other assets. Generally speaking, a higher cash ratio suggests the company has a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt. However, a high cash ratio could also indicate inefficient management: the company is inefficient in making full utilization of cash to invest protential profitable project. It may also suggest that the company is not confident about future profitability.
In general, the higher the cash ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Central Garden & Pet Co Cash Ratio Related Terms
Central Garden & Pet Co Cash Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Central Garden & Pet Co's Cash Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Central Garden & Pet Co Cash Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Central Garden & Pet Co's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Garden & Pet Co's Cash Ratio falls into.
* 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 (CENT) has a Cash Ratio of 1.08 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Central Garden & Pet Co and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 0.91. Over the past decade, Central Garden & Pet Co's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 2.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks #507 out of 1932 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 26.2%.
Is Central Garden & Pet Co's Cash Ratio too high?
Central Garden & Pet Co's current Cash Ratio of 1.08 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 0.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 2.26. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cash Ratio is 0.40. Central Garden & Pet Co's value of 1.08 is 170% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks #507 out of 1932 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Ratio compare to FRPT and MZTI?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks #507 out of 1932 companies for Cash Ratio. This puts Central Garden & Pet Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.40. Central Garden & Pet Co's value of 1.08 is 170% above this benchmark. Historically, Central Garden & Pet Co's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 2.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.91 vs. the industry median of 0.40, Central Garden & Pet Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cash Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.40, based on 1,932 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Central Garden & Pet Co's current Cash Ratio of 1.08 is 170% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Ratio mean?
A high Cash Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Central Garden & Pet Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Garden & Pet Co's current Cash Ratio is 1.08, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 0.91. 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 $37.24, compared to a current price of $43.83 — trading 17.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 1.08, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 0.91 and 170% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.40. Central Garden & Pet Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT), the current Cash Ratio is 1.08 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 $43.83 is trading 17.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.24.
GuruFocus considers Central Garden & Pet Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CENT:
Cash Ratio: 1.08 (19% above median its 10-year median of 0.91)
GF Value™: $37.24 vs. price of $43.83 (17.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 170% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#507 of 1932)
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 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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