CENT (Central Garden & Pet Co) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.37 (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Central Garden & Pet Co LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset?

Central Garden & Pet Co CENT +0.92% 74 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.37 as of Mar. 2026. 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.

LT Debt to Total Assets is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. It is calculated as a company's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligationdivide by its Total Assets. Central Garden & Pet Co's long-term debt to total assests ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.37.

Central Garden & Pet Co's long-term debt to total assets ratio declined from Mar. 2025 (0.38) to Mar. 2026 (0.37). It may suggest that Central Garden & Pet Co is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

Central Garden & Pet Co (NAS:CENT) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Explanation

LT Debt to Total Asset is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. A year-over-year decrease in this metric would suggest the company is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

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Central Garden & Pet Co LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Historical Data

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Central Garden & Pet Co LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Calculation

Central Garden & Pet Co's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (A: Sep. 2025 )	=	Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (A: Sep. 2025 )	/	Total Assets (A: Sep. 2025 )
	=	1383.38	/	3625.643
	=	0.38

Central Garden & Pet Co's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )	=	Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	1366.865	/	3745.528
	=	0.36

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What does a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.37 mean?

Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT) has a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.37 as of Mar. 2026. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Central Garden & Pet Co and its competitors.

Is Central Garden & Pet Co's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset too high?

Central Garden & Pet Co's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.37. 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset compare to FRPT and FLO?

Central Garden & Pet Co's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.37 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?

A good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset mean?

A high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Central Garden & Pet Co and its competitors. Central Garden & Pet Co's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.37. 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.37. 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset calculated?

LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT), the current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.37 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:

LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.37
GF Value™: $37.66 vs. price of $44.83 (19% 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

Industry Consumer Defensive Consumer Packaged Goods

Comparable Companies FRPT FLO JJSF NOMD MZTI HLF SMPL SENEA BRBR JBSS XSWX:NESN XPAR:BN BOG:NUTRESA TSE:2802 SHSE:603288 NSE:NESTLEIND KHC SHSE:600887 SZSE:300999 GIS

Other Exchanges CENTA:USA GP7A:Germany

Address 1340 Treat Boulevard, Suite 600, Walnut Creek, CA, USA, 94597

Website https://www.central.com

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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