Central Garden & Pet Co's earnings per share without non-recurring items for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.29.
Its earnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.97.
During the past 12 months, Central Garden & Pet Co's average earnings per share (NRI) Growth Rate was 24.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average earnings per share (NRI) Growth Rate was -0.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average earnings per share (NRI) Growth Rate was 4.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average earnings per share (NRI) Growth Rate was 13.70% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EPS without NRI Growth Rate using Earnings per share without Non-Recurring Items (NRI) data.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Garden & Pet Co's EPS without NRI or its related term are showing as below:
CENT'
s 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -57.3 Med: 8.3 Max: 170.4
Current: -0.8
During the past 13 years, Central Garden & Pet Co's highest 3-Year average Earnings Per Share (NRI) Growth Rate was 170.40% per year. The lowest was -57.30% per year. And the median was 8.30% per year.
CENT's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is ranked worse than 61.84% of 1520
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 7.45
vs CENT: -0.80
Central Garden & Pet Co (NAS:CENT) EPS without NRI Explanation
EPS without NRI removes onetime and unusual items from EPS, to provide investors with a more accurate measure of the company’s true earnings. The earnings are adjusted for items that are irregular or unusual in nature, and/or are non-recurring. This is calculated using Net Income (Continuing Operations) plus/minus any tax affected unusual Items and Goodwill Impairments/Write Offs. This can be used to fairly measure a company's profitability.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Central Garden & Pet Co EPS without NRI Related Terms
Central Garden & Pet Co EPS without NRI 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, MZTI, FLO: EPS without NRI Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Central Garden & Pet Co's PE Ratio without NRI, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio without NRI 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 without NRI vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Central Garden & Pet Co's PE Ratio without NRI distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Garden & Pet Co's PE Ratio without NRI falls into.
Central Garden & Pet Co EPS without NRI Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
Earnings Per Share without Non-Recurring Items is the amount of earnings without non-recurring items per outstanding share of the company's stock.
EPS without NRI 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 $2.97
* 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 without NRI of $2.97 as of Mar. 2026. EPS without NRI represents per-share earnings excluding one-time charges. View historical data on Central Garden & Pet Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks #940 out of 1520 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 61.8%.
Is Central Garden & Pet Co's EPS without NRI too high?
Central Garden & Pet Co's current EPS without NRI is $2.97. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EPS without NRI is 7.45. Central Garden & Pet Co's value of $2.97 is 60.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks #940 out of 1520 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 EPS without NRI compare to FRPT and MZTI?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks #940 out of 1520 companies for EPS without NRI. This places Central Garden & Pet Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EPS without NRI is 7.45. Central Garden & Pet Co's value of $2.97 is 60.1% 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 EPS without NRI for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EPS without NRI among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 7.45, based on 1,520 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EPS without NRI significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EPS without NRI should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Central Garden & Pet Co's current EPS without NRI of $2.97 is 60.1% 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 EPS without NRI mean?
A high EPS without NRI can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EPS without NRI represents per-share earnings excluding one-time charges. View historical data on Central Garden & Pet Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EPS without NRI is 7.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Garden & Pet Co's current EPS without NRI is $2.97. 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 $43.95 — trading 16.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EPS without NRI is $2.97 and 60.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 7.45. 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 EPS without NRI calculated?
EPS without NRI is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT), the current EPS without NRI is $2.97 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 $43.95 is trading 16.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.62.
GuruFocus considers Central Garden & Pet Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CENT:
EPS without NRI: $2.97
GF Value™: $37.62 vs. price of $43.95 (16.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#940 of 1520)
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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