Central Garden & Pet CoCENT +0.02%74 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 51.20% as of Mar. 2026, which is 96% above its 10-year median of 26.15. GuruFocus rates CENT with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 74/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $37.62 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,873 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks better than 87.29% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Central Garden & Pet Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $318 Mil. Central Garden & Pet Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $620 Mil. Therefore, Central Garden & Pet Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 51.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Garden & Pet Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CENT'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.14 Med: 26.15 Max: 38.55
Current: 29.3
During the past 13 years, Central Garden & Pet Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 38.55%. The lowest was 17.14%. And the median was 26.15%.
CENT's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 87.29% of 1873
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 7.72
vs CENT: 29.30
Central Garden & Pet Co (NAS:CENT) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Central Garden & Pet Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Central Garden & Pet Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Central Garden & Pet Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity can be seen below:
* 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
CENT vs FRPT, MZTI, FLO: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Central Garden & Pet Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Central Garden & Pet Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Garden & Pet Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 51.20% mean?
Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 51.20% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Central Garden & Pet Co and its competitors. This is 96% above median its historical median of 26.15. Over the past decade, Central Garden & Pet Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 17.14 to 38.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks #238 out of 1873 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 12.7%.
Is Central Garden & Pet Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Central Garden & Pet Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 51.20% is 96% above median its 10-year median of 26.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.14 to a high of 38.55. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.72. Central Garden & Pet Co's value of 51.20% is 563.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks #238 out of 1873 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 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Garden & Pet Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to FRPT and MZTI?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks #238 out of 1873 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Central Garden & Pet Co in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.72. Central Garden & Pet Co's value of 51.20% is 563.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Central Garden & Pet Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 17.14 to 38.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.15 vs. the industry median of 7.72, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 7.72, based on 1,873 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Central Garden & Pet Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 51.20% is 563.2% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Central Garden & Pet Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Garden & Pet Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 51.20%, which is 96% above median its own 10-year median of 26.15. 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 $37.62, compared to a current price of $44.45 — trading 18.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 51.20%, which is 96% above median its 10-year median of 26.15 and 563.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 7.72. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 51.20% as of Mar. 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 $44.45 is trading 18.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.62.
GuruFocus considers Central Garden & Pet Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CENT:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 51.20% (96% above median its 10-year median of 26.15)
GF Value™: $37.62 vs. price of $44.45 (18.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 563.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#238 of 1873)
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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