Central Garden & Pet Co (STU:GP7) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.37 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 10% Below Median

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STU:GP7 Central Garden & Pet Co STU:GP7
74 GF Score
Price €40.40
GF Value €32.13
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Central Garden & Pet Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Central Garden & Pet Co STU:GP7 +8.02% 74 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.37 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 2.63. GuruFocus rates STU:GP7 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €32.13 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,430 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks worse than 70.07% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-01), Central Garden & Pet Co's current share price is €40.40. Central Garden & Pet Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €17.02. Central Garden & Pet Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.37.

The historical rank and industry rank for Central Garden & Pet Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

STU:GP7' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.58   Med: 2.63   Max: 4.38
Current: 2.17

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

STU:GP7's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
70.07% of 1430 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.25 vs STU:GP7: 2.17

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 adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €22.857. 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 €17.02 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Central Garden & Pet Co  (STU:GP7) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Central Garden & Pet Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Central Garden & Pet Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Central Garden & Pet Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio Chart

Central Garden & Pet Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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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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STU:GP7 vs FRPT, MZTI, FLO: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=40.40/17.02
=2.37

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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)
=22.857/330.2130*330.2130
=22.857

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Central Garden & Pet Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 7.787 241.018 10.669
201609 7.719 241.428 10.558
201612 8.282 241.432 11.328
201703 8.606 243.801 11.656
201706 8.628 244.955 11.631
201709 8.232 246.819 11.013
201712 8.631 246.524 11.561
201803 8.795 249.554 11.638
201806 9.768 251.989 12.800
201809 11.307 252.439 14.791
201812 11.622 251.233 15.276
201903 12.153 254.202 15.787
201906 12.644 256.143 16.300
201909 12.882 256.759 16.567
201912 12.642 256.974 16.245
202003 13.124 258.115 16.790
202006 13.760 257.797 17.625
202009 13.345 260.280 16.931
202012 12.963 260.474 16.434
202103 14.029 264.877 17.489
202106 14.793 271.696 17.979
202109 15.048 274.310 18.115
202112 15.767 278.802 18.674
202203 17.023 287.504 19.552
202206 18.699 296.311 20.838
202209 19.866 296.808 22.102
202212 18.491 296.797 20.573
202303 18.927 301.836 20.706
202306 19.881 305.109 21.517
202309 20.251 307.789 21.726
202312 19.813 306.746 21.329
202403 20.640 312.332 21.822
202406 21.966 314.175 23.087
202409 20.882 315.301 21.870
202412 22.166 315.605 23.192
202503 22.129 319.799 22.850
202506 21.923 322.561 22.443
202509 21.456 324.800 21.814
202512 21.610 324.054 22.021
202603 22.857 330.213 22.857

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

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.37 mean?
Central Garden & Pet Co (STU:GP7) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.37 as of Aug. 01, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Central Garden & Pet Co and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 2.63. Over the past decade, Central Garden & Pet Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.58 to 4.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks #1002 out of 1430 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 70.1%.
Is Central Garden & Pet Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Central Garden & Pet Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.37 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 2.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.58 to a high of 4.38. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Central Garden & Pet Co's value of 2.37 is 89.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks #1002 out of 1430 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 PB Ratio compare to FRPT and MZTI?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks #1002 out of 1430 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Central Garden & Pet Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Central Garden & Pet Co's value of 2.37 is 89.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Central Garden & Pet Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.58 to 4.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.63 vs. the industry median of 1.25, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.25, based on 1,430 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Central Garden & Pet Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.37 is 89.6% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Central Garden & Pet Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Garden & Pet Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.37, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 2.63. 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 €32.13, compared to a current price of €40.40 — trading 25.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.37, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 2.63 and 89.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.25. Central Garden & Pet Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Garden & Pet Co (STU:GP7), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.37 as of Aug. 01, 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 €40.40 is trading 25.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €32.13. GuruFocus considers Central Garden & Pet Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:GP7:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.37 (10% below median its 10-year median of 2.63)
  • GF Value™: €32.13 vs. price of €40.40 (25.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 89.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1002 of 1430)

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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