Central Garden & Pet Co's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.92.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $4.57.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Central Garden & Pet Co was 33.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 0.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 1.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 7.50% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Central Garden & Pet Co's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
CENT'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -34.3 Med: 4.8 Max: 78.2
Current: 0.8
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Central Garden & Pet Co was 78.20% per year. The lowest was -34.30% per year. And the median was 4.80% per year.
CENT's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked worse than 62.34% of 1580
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 6.9
vs CENT: 0.80
Central Garden & Pet Co (NAS:CENT) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
Central Garden & Pet Co EBIT per Share Related Terms
Central Garden & Pet Co EBIT per Share 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.
EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $4.57
* 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 EBIT per Share of $4.57 as of Mar. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Central Garden & Pet Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks #985 out of 1580 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 62.3%.
Is Central Garden & Pet Co's EBIT per Share too high?
Central Garden & Pet Co's current EBIT per Share is $4.57. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EBIT per Share is 6.90. Central Garden & Pet Co's value of $4.57 is 33.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks #985 out of 1580 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 EBIT per Share compare to FRPT and MZTI?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks #985 out of 1580 companies for EBIT per Share. This places Central Garden & Pet Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 6.90. Central Garden & Pet Co's value of $4.57 is 33.8% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EBIT per Share among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 6.90, based on 1,580 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Central Garden & Pet Co's current EBIT per Share of $4.57 is 33.8% below 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Central Garden & Pet Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EBIT per Share is 6.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Garden & Pet Co's current EBIT per Share is $4.57. 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 $37.62, compared to a current price of $44.49 — trading 18.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is $4.57 and 33.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 6.90. 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 EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT), the current EBIT per Share is $4.57 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 $44.49 is trading 18.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.62.
GuruFocus considers Central Garden & Pet Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CENT:
EBIT per Share: $4.57
GF Value™: $37.62 vs. price of $44.49 (18.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#985 of 1580)
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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