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12-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-08-17), Central Garden & Pet Co's 12-1 Month Momentum % is 16.79%.
The industry rank for Central Garden & Pet Co's 12-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
CENT's 12-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 79.41% of 2016
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: -8.03
vs CENT: 16.79
Central Garden & Pet Co (NAS:CENT) 12-1 Month Momentum % Explanation
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 12-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past twelve months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
Central Garden & Pet Co 12-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
CENT vs FRPT, MZTI, FLO: 12-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Central Garden & Pet Co's 12-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 12-1 Month Momentum % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Central Garden & Pet Co's 12-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Garden & Pet Co's 12-1 Month Momentum % falls into.
Central Garden & Pet Co (NAS:CENT) 12-1 Month Momentum % Calculation
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated as following:
12-1 Month Momentum %
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( Price 1-month ago
/
Price 12-month ago
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100 %
* 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 12-1 Month Momentum % of 16.79% as of Aug. 17, 2026. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Central Garden & Pet Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks #415 out of 2016 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 20.6%.
Is Central Garden & Pet Co's 12-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Central Garden & Pet Co's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 16.79%. Based on the distribution chart, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks #415 out of 2016 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 12-1 Month Momentum % compare to FRPT and MZTI?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks #415 out of 2016 companies for 12-1 Month Momentum %. This places Central Garden & Pet Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 12-1 Month Momentum % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good 12-1 Month Momentum % depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 12-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 12-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Central Garden & Pet Co and its competitors. Central Garden & Pet Co's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 16.79%. 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 $37.40, compared to a current price of $43.68 — trading 16.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 16.79%. Central Garden & Pet Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 12-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT), the current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 16.79% as of Aug. 17, 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 $43.68 is trading 16.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.40.
GuruFocus considers Central Garden & Pet Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CENT:
12-1 Month Momentum %: 16.79%
GF Value™: $37.40 vs. price of $43.68 (16.8% above fair value)
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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