Central Garden & Pet CoCENT -0.51%74 PS Ratio is 0.88 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 0.77. 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 1,935 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks worse than 51.42% on this metric.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. As of today, Central Garden & Pet Co's share price is $44.54.
Central Garden & Pet Co's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $50.81. Hence, Central Garden & Pet Co's PS Ratio for today is 0.88.
Warning Sign:
Central Garden & Pet Co stock PS Ratio (=0.88) is close to 5-year high of 0.94.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Garden & Pet Co's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CENT'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57 Med: 0.77 Max: 1.1
Current: 0.88
During the past 13 years, Central Garden & Pet Co's highest PS Ratio was 1.10. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 0.77.
CENT's PS Ratio is ranked worse than 51.42% of 1935
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.84
vs CENT: 0.88
During the past 13 years, Central Garden & Pet Co's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 15.90% per year. The lowest was -31.50% per year. And the median was 4.10% per year.
Back to Basics: PS Ratio
Central Garden & Pet Co (NAS:CENT) PS Ratio Explanation
The PS Ratio is an excellent valuation indicator if you want to compare a stock with its historical valuation or with the stocks in the same industry. The PS Ratio works especially well when you want to compare the stock's current valuation with its historical valuation. The PS Ratio is a great valuation tool for evaluating cyclical businesses where the PE Ratio works poorly. It works the best when comparing the current valuation with the historical valuation because over time, a company's profit margin tends to revert to the mean.
When the PS Ratio is applied to the whole stock market, it can be used to evaluate the current market valuation and projected returns. In this case, the price is the total market cap of all stocks that are traded, and sales are the GDP of the country. This is how Warren Buffett estimates the broad market valuation and project future returns.
The PS Ratio does not tell you how cheap or expensive the stock is. It cannot be used to compare companies in different industries. It works better for companies within the same industry because these companies tend to have similar capital structures and profit margins. It works the best when comparing a company with itself in the past.
* 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 PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PS 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 PS Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Central Garden & Pet Co's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Garden & Pet Co's PS Ratio falls into.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks and it was first used by Ken Fisher.
Central Garden & Pet Co's Share Price of today is $44.54. 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 $50.81.
* 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:
Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT) has a PS Ratio of 0.88 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Central Garden & Pet Co and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 0.77. Over the past decade, Central Garden & Pet Co's PS Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 1.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks #995 out of 1935 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 51.4%.
Is Central Garden & Pet Co's PS Ratio too high?
Central Garden & Pet Co's current PS Ratio of 0.88 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 0.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 1.10. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median PS Ratio is 0.84. Central Garden & Pet Co's value of 0.88 is 4.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks #995 out of 1935 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 PS Ratio compare to FRPT and MZTI?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks #995 out of 1935 companies for PS Ratio. This places Central Garden & Pet Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 0.84. Central Garden & Pet Co's value of 0.88 is 4.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Central Garden & Pet Co's own PS Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 1.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.77 vs. the industry median of 0.84, 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 PS Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median PS Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.84, based on 1,935 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Central Garden & Pet Co's current PS Ratio of 0.88 is 4.8% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Central Garden & Pet Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median PS Ratio is 0.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Garden & Pet Co's current PS Ratio is 0.88, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 0.77. 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 PS Ratio is 0.88, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 0.77 and 4.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.84. 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 PS Ratio calculated?
PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT), the current PS Ratio is 0.88 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:
PS Ratio: 0.88 (14% above median its 10-year median of 0.77)
GF Value™: $37.66 vs. price of $44.54 (18.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#995 of 1935)
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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