During the past 12 months, Central Garden & Pet Co's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 24.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -0.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 4.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 13.70% per year.
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During the past 13 years, Central Garden & Pet Co's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 170.40% per year. The lowest was -57.30% per year. And the median was 8.30% per year.
Central Garden & Pet Co (NAS:CENT) EPS (Diluted) Explanation
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Central Garden & Pet Co EPS (Diluted) Related Terms
Central Garden & Pet Co EPS (Diluted) 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Central Garden & Pet Co's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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 PE Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Central Garden & Pet Co's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Garden & Pet Co's PE Ratio falls into.
EPS (Diluted) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Diluted EPS takes into account all of the outstanding dilutive securities that could potentially be exercised (such as stock options and convertible preferred stock) and shows how such an action would impact earnings per share.
Central Garden & Pet Co's Diluted EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as
EPS (Diluted) 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 $2.75
* 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 EPS (Diluted) of $2.75 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (diluted) equals net income divided by the diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Central Garden & Pet Co and its competitors.
Is Central Garden & Pet Co's EPS (Diluted) too high?
Central Garden & Pet Co's current EPS (Diluted) is $2.75. Overall, Central Garden & Pet Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Garden & Pet Co's EPS (Diluted) compare to FRPT and FLO?
Central Garden & Pet Co's EPS (Diluted) of $2.75 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 EPS (Diluted) for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good EPS (Diluted) depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, EPS (Diluted) 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 EPS (Diluted) mean?
A high EPS (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (diluted) equals net income divided by the diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Central Garden & Pet Co and its competitors. Central Garden & Pet Co's current EPS (Diluted) is $2.75. 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 $37.68, compared to a current price of $44.98 — trading 19.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Diluted) is $2.75. Central Garden & Pet Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EPS (Diluted) calculated?
EPS (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT), the current EPS (Diluted) is $2.75 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 $44.98 is trading 19.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.68.
GuruFocus considers Central Garden & Pet Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CENT:
EPS (Diluted): $2.75
GF Value™: $37.68 vs. price of $44.98 (19.4% above fair value)
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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