Central Garden & Pet CoCENT -0.51%74 PB Ratio is 1.69 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 1.85. 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. Among 1,895 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks worse than 60.58% on this metric.
Central Garden & Pet Co stock PB Ratio (=1.69) is close to 2-year high of 1.76.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Garden & Pet Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CENT'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.17 Med: 1.85 Max: 3.45
Current: 1.69
During the past 13 years, Central Garden & Pet Co's highest PB Ratio was 3.45. The lowest was 1.17. And the median was 1.85.
CENT's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 60.58% of 1895
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.33
vs CENT: 1.69
During the past 12 months, Central Garden & Pet Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Central Garden & Pet Co was 62.80% per year. The lowest was -36.10% per year. And the median was 8.60% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Central Garden & Pet Co (NAS:CENT) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
* 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 PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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 PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Central Garden & Pet Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Garden & Pet Co's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT) has a PB Ratio of 1.69 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Central Garden & Pet Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.85. Over the past decade, Central Garden & Pet Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.17 to 3.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks #1148 out of 1895 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 60.6%.
Is Central Garden & Pet Co's PB Ratio too high?
Central Garden & Pet Co's current PB Ratio of 1.69 is near median its 10-year median of 1.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.17 to a high of 3.45. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median PB Ratio is 1.33. Central Garden & Pet Co's value of 1.69 is 27.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks #1148 out of 1895 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 PB Ratio compare to FRPT and MZTI?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks #1148 out of 1895 companies for PB Ratio. This places Central Garden & Pet Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.33. Central Garden & Pet Co's value of 1.69 is 27.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Central Garden & Pet Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.17 to 3.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.85 vs. the industry median of 1.33, 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 PB Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.33, based on 1,895 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Central Garden & Pet Co's current PB Ratio of 1.69 is 27.1% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Central Garden & Pet Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Garden & Pet Co's current PB Ratio is 1.69, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.85. 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 $44.54 — trading 18.3% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.69, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.85 and 27.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.33. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT), the current PB Ratio is 1.69 as of Jun. 30, 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 $44.54 is trading 18.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.66.
GuruFocus considers Central Garden & Pet Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CENT:
PB Ratio: 1.69 (near median its 10-year median of 1.85)
GF Value™: $37.66 vs. price of $44.54 (18.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1148 of 1895)
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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