Central Garden & Pet Co (FRA:GP7A) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.86 (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:GP7A Central Garden & Pet Co FRA:GP7A
72 GF Score
Price €32.80
GF Value €27.88
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What is Central Garden & Pet Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Central Garden & Pet Co FRA:GP7A -0.61% 72 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.86 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 0.88. GuruFocus rates FRA:GP7A with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €27.88. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,450 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks worse than 54.48% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-27), Central Garden & Pet Co's current share price is €32.80. Central Garden & Pet Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €37.94. Central Garden & Pet Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.86.

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

FRA:GP7A' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.61   Med: 0.88   Max: 1.41
Current: 0.89

During the past years, Central Garden & Pet Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.41. The lowest was 0.61. And the median was 0.88.

FRA:GP7A's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
54.48% of 1450 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.75 vs FRA:GP7A: 0.89

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Central Garden & Pet Co's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €12.669. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €37.94 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Central Garden & Pet Co  (FRA:GP7A) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Central Garden & Pet Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Central Garden & Pet Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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

Central Garden & Pet Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PS 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
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.78 0.74 0.68 0.67 0.74

FRA:GP7A vs FRPT, MZTI, FLO: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

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

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

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


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Central Garden & Pet Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=32.80/37.94
=0.86

* 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 Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=12.669/330.2130*330.2130
=12.669

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Central Garden & Pet Co Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 7.175 241.018 9.830
201609 5.659 241.428 7.740
201612 6.141 241.432 8.399
201703 8.201 243.801 11.108
201706 7.894 244.955 10.642
201709 6.334 246.819 8.474
201712 5.670 246.524 7.595
201803 7.554 249.554 9.996
201806 8.570 251.989 11.230
201809 6.221 252.439 8.138
201812 5.601 251.233 7.362
201903 8.220 254.202 10.678
201906 8.627 256.143 11.122
201909 6.936 256.759 8.920
201912 6.349 256.974 8.158
202003 9.265 258.115 11.853
202006 10.931 257.797 14.002
202009 8.502 260.280 10.786
202012 7.122 260.474 9.029
202103 11.395 264.877 14.206
202106 12.372 271.696 15.037
202109 9.091 274.310 10.944
202112 8.528 278.802 10.101
202203 12.669 287.504 14.551
202206 14.144 296.311 15.762
202209 10.639 296.808 11.836
202212 9.033 296.797 10.050
202303 12.687 301.836 13.880
202306 14.155 305.109 15.320
202309 10.548 307.789 11.316
202312 8.713 306.746 9.380
202403 12.391 312.332 13.100
202406 13.826 314.175 14.532
202409 9.017 315.301 9.443
202412 9.578 315.605 10.021
202503 11.884 319.799 12.271
202506 13.306 322.561 13.622
202509 9.258 324.800 9.412
202512 8.495 324.054 8.656
202603 12.669 330.213 12.669

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 0.86 mean?
Central Garden & Pet Co (FRA:GP7A) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.86 as of Jul. 27, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Central Garden & Pet Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.88. Over the past decade, Central Garden & Pet Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 1.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks #790 out of 1450 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 54.5%.
Is Central Garden & Pet Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Central Garden & Pet Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.86 is near median its 10-year median of 0.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.61 to a high of 1.41. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.75. Central Garden & Pet Co's value of 0.86 is 14.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks #790 out of 1450 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Central Garden & Pet Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Garden & Pet Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to FRPT and MZTI?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks #790 out of 1450 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Central Garden & Pet Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.75. Central Garden & Pet Co's value of 0.86 is 14.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Central Garden & Pet Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 1.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.88 vs. the industry median of 0.75, 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 PS Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.75, based on 1,450 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio of 0.86 is 14.7% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue 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 PS Ratio is 0.75 — 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 PS Ratio is 0.86, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.88. 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?
Central Garden & Pet Co (FRA:GP7A) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.86. The stock's GF Value™ is €27.88, compared to a current price of €32.80 — trading 17.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.86, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.88 and 14.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.75. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Garden & Pet Co (FRA:GP7A), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.86 as of Jul. 27, 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 (FRA:GP7A) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Garden & Pet Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €32.80 is trading 17.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €27.88.

Key valuation signals for FRA:GP7A:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.86 (near median its 10-year median of 0.88)
  • GF Value™: €27.88 vs. price of €32.80 (17.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 14.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#790 of 1450)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GP7A 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:USACENT:USA
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.
72GF Score

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