Central Garden & Pet CoCENT +4.32%76 ROA % is 8.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 81% above its 10-year median of 4.74. 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 1,990 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks better than 58.84% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Central Garden & Pet Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $318 Mil.
Central Garden & Pet Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,694 Mil. Therefore, Central Garden & Pet Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.60%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Garden & Pet Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
CENT'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.12 Med: 4.74 Max: 7.69
Current: 4.68
During the past 13 years, Central Garden & Pet Co's highest ROA % was 7.69%. The lowest was 3.12%. And the median was 4.74%.
CENT's ROA % is ranked better than 58.84% of 1990
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.275
vs CENT: 4.68
Central Garden & Pet Co (NAS:CENT) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
* 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Central Garden & Pet Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Garden & Pet Co's ROA % 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets 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.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT) has a ROA % of 8.60% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Central Garden & Pet Co and its competitors. This is 81% above median its historical median of 4.74. Over the past decade, Central Garden & Pet Co's ROA % has ranged from 3.12 to 7.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks #819 out of 1990 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 41.2%.
Is Central Garden & Pet Co's ROA % too high?
Central Garden & Pet Co's current ROA % of 8.60% is 81% above median its 10-year median of 4.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.12 to a high of 7.69. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROA % is 3.28. Central Garden & Pet Co's value of 8.60% is 162.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks #819 out of 1990 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above 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 ROA % compare to FRPT and FLO?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks #819 out of 1990 companies for ROA %. This puts Central Garden & Pet Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.28. Central Garden & Pet Co's value of 8.60% is 162.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Central Garden & Pet Co's own ROA % has ranged from 3.12 to 7.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.74 vs. the industry median of 3.28, 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 ROA % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROA % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.28, based on 1,990 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Central Garden & Pet Co's current ROA % of 8.60% is 162.6% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Central Garden & Pet Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROA % is 3.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Garden & Pet Co's current ROA % is 8.60%, which is 81% above median its own 10-year median of 4.74. 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 $45.15 — trading 19.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 8.60%, which is 81% above median its 10-year median of 4.74 and 162.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.28. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT), the current ROA % is 8.60% 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 $45.15 is trading 19.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.68.
GuruFocus considers Central Garden & Pet Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CENT:
ROA %: 8.60% (81% above median its 10-year median of 4.74)
GF Value™: $37.68 vs. price of $45.15 (19.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 162.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#819 of 1990)
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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