CENT (Central Garden & Pet Co) Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based): 25.79% (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


CENT Central Garden & Pet Co CENT
76 GF Score
Price $45.15
GF Value $37.68
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Central Garden & Pet Co Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based)?

Central Garden & Pet Co CENT +4.32% 76 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 25.79% as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates CENT with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.68 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) = (Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) - Current Price) / Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based).

Note: Discounted Earnings model is only suitable for predictable companies (Business Predictability Rank higher than 1-Star). If the company's Predictability Rank is 1-Star or Not Rated, result may not be accurate due to the low predictability of business and the data will not be stored into our database.

As of today (2026-06-24), Central Garden & Pet Co's Predictability Rank is 3.5-Stars. Central Garden & Pet Co's intrinsic value calculated from the Discounted Earnings model is $60.84 and current share price is $45.15. Consequently,

Central Garden & Pet Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) using Discounted Earnings model is 25.79%.

CENT vs FRPT, FLO, JJSF: Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Central Garden & Pet Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based), along with its competitors' market caps and Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Central Garden & Pet Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Central Garden & Pet Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) falls into.


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Central Garden & Pet Co Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) Calculation

Central Garden & Pet Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) for today is calculated as

Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based)=(Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based)-Current Price)/Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based)
=(60.84-45.15)/60.84
=25.79 %

* 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.

The intrinsic value is calculated from the Discounted Earnings model with default parameters. The calculation method is the same as Discounted Cash Flow model except earnings are used in the calculation instead of free cash flow.

What does a Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of 25.79% mean?
Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT) has a Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of 25.79% as of Jun. 24, 2026. Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Earnings price. View historical data on Central Garden & Pet Co.
Is Central Garden & Pet Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) too high?
Central Garden & Pet Co's current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 25.79%. 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) compare to FRPT and FLO?
Central Garden & Pet Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of 25.79% 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) mean?
A high Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Earnings price. View historical data on Central Garden & Pet Co. Central Garden & Pet Co's current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 25.79%. 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 $45.15 — trading 19.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 25.79%. 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) calculated?
Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT), the current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 25.79% as of Jun. 24, 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 $45.15 is trading 19.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.68. GuruFocus considers Central Garden & Pet Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CENT:

  • Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based): 25.79%
  • GF Value™: $37.68 vs. price of $45.15 (19.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 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.
76GF Score

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