Central Garden & Pet CoCENT +3.66%76 Current Ratio is 3.45 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 3.49. GuruFocus rates CENT with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.68 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,988 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks better than 79.48% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Central Garden & Pet Co's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.45.
Central Garden & Pet Co has a current ratio of 3.45. It indicates the company may not be efficiently using its current assets or its short-term financing facilities. This may also indicate problems in working capital management.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Garden & Pet Co's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CENT'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.62 Med: 3.49 Max: 5.72
Current: 3.45
During the past 13 years, Central Garden & Pet Co's highest Current Ratio was 5.72. The lowest was 2.62. And the median was 3.49.
CENT's Current Ratio is ranked better than 79.48% of 1988
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.73
vs CENT: 3.45
Central Garden & Pet Co (NAS:CENT) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Central Garden & Pet Co Current Ratio Related Terms
Central Garden & Pet Co Current 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 Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current 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 Current Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Central Garden & Pet Co's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Garden & Pet Co's Current 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 Current Ratio of 3.45 as of Mar. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 3.49. Over the past decade, Central Garden & Pet Co's Current Ratio has ranged from 2.62 to 5.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks #408 out of 1988 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 20.5%.
Is Central Garden & Pet Co's Current Ratio too high?
Central Garden & Pet Co's current Current Ratio of 3.45 is near median its 10-year median of 3.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.62 to a high of 5.72. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Current Ratio is 1.73. Central Garden & Pet Co's value of 3.45 is 99.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks #408 out of 1988 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Central Garden & Pet Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Garden & Pet Co's Current Ratio compare to FRPT and FLO?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks #408 out of 1988 companies for Current Ratio. This places Central Garden & Pet Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.73. Central Garden & Pet Co's value of 3.45 is 99.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Central Garden & Pet Co's own Current Ratio has ranged from 2.62 to 5.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.49 vs. the industry median of 1.73, 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 Current Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Current Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.73, based on 1,988 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Central Garden & Pet Co's current Current Ratio of 3.45 is 99.4% 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Garden & Pet Co's current Current Ratio is 3.45, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.49. 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 $37.68, compared to a current price of $44.87 — trading 19.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 3.45, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.49 and 99.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.73. Central Garden & Pet Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT), the current Current Ratio is 3.45 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 $44.87 is trading 19.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.68.
GuruFocus considers Central Garden & Pet Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CENT:
Current Ratio: 3.45 (near median its 10-year median of 3.49)
GF Value™: $37.68 vs. price of $44.87 (19.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 99.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#408 of 1988)
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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