Central Garden & Pet CoCENT +4.37%76 Median PS Value is $39.17 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 2583% above its 10-year median of 1.46. 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. Among 1,139 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks worse than 72.52% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Garden & Pet Co's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
CENT'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.82 Med: 1.46 Max: 3.09
Current: 1.15
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Central Garden & Pet Co was 3.09. The lowest was 0.82. And the median was 1.46.
CENT's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked worse than 72.52% of 1139
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.83
vs CENT: 1.15
Central Garden & Pet Co (NAS:CENT) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Central Garden & Pet Co's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
45.17
/
39.17
=
1.15
* 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 Median PS Value Related Terms
Central Garden & Pet Co Median PS Value 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, FLO, JJSF: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Central Garden & Pet Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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 Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Central Garden & Pet Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Garden & Pet Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 0.771.
Central Garden & Pet Co's Revenue per Share 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 $50.807.
* 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 Median PS Value of $39.17 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Central Garden & Pet Co and its competitors. This is 2583% above median its historical median of 1.46. Over the past decade, Central Garden & Pet Co's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.82 to 3.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks #826 out of 1139 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 72.5%.
Is Central Garden & Pet Co's Median PS Value too high?
Central Garden & Pet Co's current Median PS Value of $39.17 is 2583% above median its 10-year median of 1.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.82 to a high of 3.09. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Median PS Value is 0.83. Central Garden & Pet Co's value of $39.17 is 4619.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks #826 out of 1139 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Median PS Value compare to FRPT and FLO?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks #826 out of 1139 companies for Median PS Value. This places Central Garden & Pet Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 0.83. Central Garden & Pet Co's value of $39.17 is 4619.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Central Garden & Pet Co's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.82 to 3.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.46 vs. the industry median of 0.83, Central Garden & Pet Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Median PS Value for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Median PS Value among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.83, based on 1,139 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Central Garden & Pet Co's current Median PS Value of $39.17 is 4619.3% above 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Central Garden & Pet Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Median PS Value is 0.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Garden & Pet Co's current Median PS Value is $39.17, which is 2583% above median its own 10-year median of 1.46. 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 $45.17 — trading 19.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is $39.17, which is 2583% above median its 10-year median of 1.46 and 4619.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.83. 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 Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT), the current Median PS Value is $39.17 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 $45.17 is trading 19.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.68.
GuruFocus considers Central Garden & Pet Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CENT:
Median PS Value: $39.17 (2583% above median its 10-year median of 1.46)
GF Value™: $37.68 vs. price of $45.17 (19.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4619.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#826 of 1139)
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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