CENT (Central Garden & Pet Co) Ending Cash Position: $669 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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CENT Central Garden & Pet Co CENT
74 GF Score
Price $43.58
GF Value $37.26
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Central Garden & Pet Co Ending Cash Position?

Central Garden & Pet Co CENT +1.18% 74 Ending Cash Position is $669 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CENT with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.26 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Central Garden & Pet Co's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $669 Mil.

Central Garden & Pet Co's quarterly Ending Cash Position declined from Sep. 2025 ($898 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($737 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2025 ($737 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($669 Mil).

Central Garden & Pet Co's annual Ending Cash Position increased from Sep. 2023 ($503 Mil) to Sep. 2024 ($768 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2024 ($768 Mil) to Sep. 2025 ($898 Mil).

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Central Garden & Pet Co Ending Cash Position Historical Data

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Central Garden & Pet Co Ending Cash Position Chart

Central Garden & Pet Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Ending Cash Position
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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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Central Garden & Pet Co Ending Cash Position Calculation

Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. It is equal to the Beginning Cash Position plus the Net Change in Cash.

Central Garden & Pet Co's Ending Cash Position for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position= Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=768.403+130.03
=898

Central Garden & Pet Co's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position=Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=737.24+-67.831
=669

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Ending Cash Position →
What does a Ending Cash Position of $669 Mil mean?
Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT) has a Ending Cash Position of $669 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Central Garden & Pet Co and its competitors.
Is Central Garden & Pet Co's Ending Cash Position too high?
Central Garden & Pet Co's current Ending Cash Position is $669 Mil. 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 Ending Cash Position compare to FRPT and MZTI?
Central Garden & Pet Co's Ending Cash Position of $669 Mil 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 Ending Cash Position for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Ending Cash Position depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Ending Cash Position 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 Ending Cash Position mean?
A high Ending Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Central Garden & Pet Co and its competitors. Central Garden & Pet Co's current Ending Cash Position is $669 Mil. 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 $37.26, compared to a current price of $43.58 — trading 17% above its estimated fair value. The current Ending Cash Position is $669 Mil. 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 Ending Cash Position calculated?
Ending Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT), the current Ending Cash Position is $669 Mil 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 $43.58 is trading 17% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.26. GuruFocus considers Central Garden & Pet Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CENT:

  • Ending Cash Position: $669 Mil
  • GF Value™: $37.26 vs. price of $43.58 (17% 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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