CENT (Central Garden & Pet Co) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $19.81 (As of Mar. 2026)


CENT Central Garden & Pet Co CENT
74 GF Score
Price $44.83
GF Value $37.66
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Central Garden & Pet Co Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Central Garden & Pet Co CENT +0.92% 74 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $19.81 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CENT with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.66 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Central Garden & Pet Co's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $26.425. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $19.81 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Central Garden & Pet Co's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 11.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 11.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 12.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 9.00% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Central Garden & Pet Co was 14.00% per year. The lowest was -14.60% per year. And the median was 1.80% per year.

As of today (2026-06-28), Central Garden & Pet Co's current stock price is $44.83. Central Garden & Pet Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $19.81. Central Garden & Pet Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 2.26.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Central Garden & Pet Co was 4.38. The lowest was 1.58. And the median was 2.63.


Central Garden & Pet Co  (NAS:CENT) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Central Garden & Pet Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=44.83/19.81
=2.26

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Central Garden & Pet Co was 4.38. The lowest was 1.58. And the median was 2.63.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Central Garden & Pet Co Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Central Garden & Pet Co Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Central Garden & Pet Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Central Garden & Pet Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Central Garden & Pet Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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CENT vs FRPT, FLO, JJSF: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Central Garden & Pet Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Central Garden & Pet Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Central Garden & Pet Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Central Garden & Pet Co Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Central Garden & Pet Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=26.425/330.2130*330.2130
=26.425

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Central Garden & Pet Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 8.749 241.018 11.987
201609 8.663 241.428 11.849
201612 8.737 241.432 11.950
201703 9.204 243.801 12.466
201706 9.695 244.955 13.069
201709 9.811 246.819 13.126
201712 10.214 246.524 13.681
201803 10.845 249.554 14.350
201806 11.411 251.989 14.953
201809 13.194 252.439 17.259
201812 13.222 251.233 17.379
201903 13.732 254.202 17.838
201906 14.287 256.143 18.418
201909 14.187 256.759 18.246
201912 14.047 256.974 18.050
202003 14.502 258.115 18.553
202006 15.495 257.797 19.848
202009 15.718 260.280 19.941
202012 15.771 260.474 19.994
202103 16.701 264.877 20.821
202106 17.823 271.696 21.662
202109 17.704 274.310 21.312
202112 17.815 278.802 21.100
202203 18.748 287.504 21.533
202206 19.766 296.311 22.027
202209 19.669 296.808 21.883
202212 19.588 296.797 21.793
202303 20.264 301.836 22.169
202306 21.540 305.109 23.312
202309 21.613 307.789 23.188
202312 21.607 306.746 23.260
202403 22.435 312.332 23.719
202406 23.645 314.175 24.852
202409 23.176 315.301 24.272
202412 23.211 315.605 24.285
202503 23.923 319.799 24.702
202506 25.286 322.561 25.886
202509 25.183 324.800 25.603
202512 25.305 324.054 25.786
202603 26.425 330.213 26.425

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $19.81 mean?
Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $19.81 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Central Garden & Pet Co and its competitors.
Is Central Garden & Pet Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Central Garden & Pet Co's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $19.81. 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to FRPT and FLO?
Central Garden & Pet Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $19.81 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Central Garden & Pet Co and its competitors. Central Garden & Pet Co's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $19.81. 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 $37.66, compared to a current price of $44.83 — trading 19% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $19.81. Central Garden & Pet Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $19.81 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 $44.83 is trading 19% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.66. GuruFocus considers Central Garden & Pet Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CENT:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $19.81
  • GF Value™: $37.66 vs. price of $44.83 (19% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 6 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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