CENT (Central Garden & Pet Co) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 14.17% (As of Mar. 2026)


CENT Central Garden & Pet Co CENT
76 GF Score
Price $45.15
GF Value $37.68
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Central Garden & Pet Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Central Garden & Pet Co CENT +4.32% 76 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 14.17% as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Central Garden & Pet Co's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.69%. Central Garden & Pet Co's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.39. Central Garden & Pet Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.17%.


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Central Garden & Pet Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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Central Garden & Pet Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Central Garden & Pet Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
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Central Garden & Pet Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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CENT vs FRPT, FLO, JJSF: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Central Garden & Pet Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Central Garden & Pet Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Central Garden & Pet Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


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Central Garden & Pet Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Central Garden & Pet Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=10.38% / 1.30
=7.98%

Central Garden & Pet Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=19.69% / 1.39
=14.17%

* 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.

What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 14.17% mean?
Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 14.17% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Central Garden & Pet Co and its competitors.
Is Central Garden & Pet Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Central Garden & Pet Co's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 14.17%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to FRPT and FLO?
Central Garden & Pet Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 14.17% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Central Garden & Pet Co and its competitors. Central Garden & Pet Co's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 14.17%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 14.17%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 14.17% 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:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 14.17%
  • GF Value™: $37.68 vs. price of $45.15 (19.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges CENTA:USAGP7A:Germany
Address 1340 Treat Boulevard, Suite 600, Walnut Creek, CA, USA, 94597
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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