Central Garden & Pet Co (STU:GP7) Change In Receivables: €55 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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STU:GP7 Central Garden & Pet Co STU:GP7
74 GF Score
Price €37.60
GF Value €32.84
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Central Garden & Pet Co Change In Receivables?

Central Garden & Pet Co STU:GP7 -1.57% 74 Change In Receivables is €55 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:GP7 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €32.84 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Central Garden & Pet Co's change in receivables for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €128 Mil. It means Central Garden & Pet Co's Accounts Receivable declined by €128 Mil from Mar. 2026 to Jun. 2026 .

Central Garden & Pet Co's change in receivables for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 was €1 Mil. It means Central Garden & Pet Co's Accounts Receivable declined by €1 Mil from Sep. 2024 to Sep. 2025 .

Central Garden & Pet Co's Accounts Receivable for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €399 Mil.

Days Sales Outstanding measures of the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed. Central Garden & Pet Co's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 47.60.

In Ben Graham's calculation of liquidation value, Apple Inc's Accounts Receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. Central Garden & Pet Co's liquidation value for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-334 Mil.


Central Garden & Pet Co  (STU:GP7) Change In Receivables Explanation

1. Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. Days Sales Outstanding measures of the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.

Central Garden & Pet Co's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding
=Accounts Receivable/Revenue*Days in Period
=399.491/765.89*91
=47.60

2. In Ben Graham's calculation of liquidation value, Central Garden & Pet Co's accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value:

Central Garden & Pet Co's liquidation value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Liquidation Value
=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities-Total Liabilities+(0.75 * Accounts Receivable)+(0.5 * Total Inventories)
=865.144-1773.369+0.75 * 399.491+0.5 * 548.271
=-334

* 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.


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Central Garden & Pet Co Change In Receivables Historical Data

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* 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 Change In Receivables Chart

Central Garden & Pet Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Change In Receivables
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Central Garden & Pet Co Quarterly Data
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Central Garden & Pet Co Change In Receivables Calculation

Change In Accounts Receivable relative to the previous period. It is any increase or decrease in the cash a company is owed by its customers.

Change In Receivables for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €55 Mil.

* 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 Change In Receivables →
What does a Change In Receivables of €55 Mil mean?
Central Garden & Pet Co (STU:GP7) has a Change In Receivables of €55 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Change in Receivables is the difference between current-period receivables and past-period receivables. View historical data for Central Garden & Pet Co and its competitors.
Is Central Garden & Pet Co's Change In Receivables too high?
Central Garden & Pet Co's current Change In Receivables is €55 Mil. Overall, Central Garden & Pet Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Garden & Pet Co's Change In Receivables compare to FRPT and MZTI?
Central Garden & Pet Co's Change In Receivables of €55 Mil 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 Change In Receivables for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Change In Receivables depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Change In Receivables 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 Change In Receivables mean?
A high Change In Receivables can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Receivables is the difference between current-period receivables and past-period receivables. View historical data for Central Garden & Pet Co and its competitors. Central Garden & Pet Co's current Change In Receivables is €55 Mil. 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 (STU:GP7) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €32.84, compared to a current price of €37.60 — trading 14.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Receivables is €55 Mil. Central Garden & Pet Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Change In Receivables calculated?
Change In Receivables is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Garden & Pet Co (STU:GP7), the current Change In Receivables is €55 Mil as of Jun. 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 (STU:GP7) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Garden & Pet Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €37.60 is trading 14.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €32.84. GuruFocus considers Central Garden & Pet Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:GP7:

  • Change In Receivables: €55 Mil
  • GF Value™: €32.84 vs. price of €37.60 (14.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:GP7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Central Garden & Pet Co Business Description

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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