Central Garden & Pet CoCENT +0.92%74 Days Inventory is 121.74 as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 98.51. 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. Among 1,866 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks worse than 72.94% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Garden & Pet Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
CENT'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 87.05 Med: 98.51 Max: 137.17
Current: 132.23
During the past 13 years, Central Garden & Pet Co's highest Days Inventory was 137.17. The lowest was 87.05. And the median was 98.51.
CENT's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 72.94% of 1866
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 82.945
vs CENT: 132.23
Central Garden & Pet Co's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (133.51) to Mar. 2026 (121.74).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Central Garden & Pet Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.75.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Central Garden & Pet Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.89.
Central Garden & Pet Co (NAS:CENT) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Central Garden & Pet Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Central Garden & Pet Co's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Central Garden & Pet Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Central Garden & Pet Co Days Inventory 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.
CENT vs FRPT, FLO, JJSF: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Central Garden & Pet Co's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Central Garden & Pet Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Garden & Pet Co's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory of 121.74 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Central Garden & Pet Co and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 98.51. Over the past decade, Central Garden & Pet Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 87.05 to 137.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks #1361 out of 1866 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 72.9%.
Is Central Garden & Pet Co's Days Inventory too high?
Central Garden & Pet Co's current Days Inventory of 121.74 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 98.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 87.05 to a high of 137.17. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 82.95. Central Garden & Pet Co's value of 121.74 is 46.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks #1361 out of 1866 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 Days Inventory compare to FRPT and FLO?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks #1361 out of 1866 companies for Days Inventory. This places Central Garden & Pet Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 82.95. Central Garden & Pet Co's value of 121.74 is 46.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Central Garden & Pet Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 87.05 to 137.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 98.51 vs. the industry median of 82.95, 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 Days Inventory for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Inventory among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 82.95, based on 1,866 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Central Garden & Pet Co's current Days Inventory of 121.74 is 46.8% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Central Garden & Pet Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Inventory is 82.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Garden & Pet Co's current Days Inventory is 121.74, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 98.51. 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 Days Inventory is 121.74, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 98.51 and 46.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 82.95. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT), the current Days Inventory is 121.74 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:
Days Inventory: 121.74 (24% above median its 10-year median of 98.51)
GF Value™: $37.66 vs. price of $44.83 (19% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1361 of 1866)
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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