Central Garden & Pet CoCENT +4.37%76 ROE % is 19.69% as of Mar. 2026, which is 79% above its 10-year median of 11.01. 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 1,915 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks better than 65.22% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Garden & Pet Co's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
CENT'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.18 Med: 11.01 Max: 15.56
Current: 10.8
During the past 13 years, Central Garden & Pet Co's highest ROE % was 15.56%. The lowest was 7.18%. And the median was 11.01%.
CENT's ROE % is ranked better than 65.22% of 1915
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 6.75
vs CENT: 10.80
Central Garden & Pet Co (NAS:CENT) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
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. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % 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 ROE %s can be extremely high.
* 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 ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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 % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Central Garden & Pet Co's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Garden & Pet Co's ROE % 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 ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder 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.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT) has a ROE % of 19.69% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Central Garden & Pet Co and its competitors. This is 79% above median its historical median of 11.01. Over the past decade, Central Garden & Pet Co's ROE % has ranged from 7.18 to 15.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks #666 out of 1915 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 34.8%.
Is Central Garden & Pet Co's ROE % too high?
Central Garden & Pet Co's current ROE % of 19.69% is 79% above median its 10-year median of 11.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.18 to a high of 15.56. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROE % is 6.75. Central Garden & Pet Co's value of 19.69% is 191.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks #666 out of 1915 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 ROE % compare to FRPT and FLO?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks #666 out of 1915 companies for ROE %. This puts Central Garden & Pet Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 6.75. Central Garden & Pet Co's value of 19.69% is 191.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Central Garden & Pet Co's own ROE % has ranged from 7.18 to 15.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.01 vs. the industry median of 6.75, 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 ROE % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROE % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 6.75, based on 1,915 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Central Garden & Pet Co's current ROE % of 19.69% is 191.7% 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Central Garden & Pet Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROE % is 6.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Garden & Pet Co's current ROE % is 19.69%, which is 79% above median its own 10-year median of 11.01. 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 $45.17 — trading 19.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 19.69%, which is 79% above median its 10-year median of 11.01 and 191.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 6.75. 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 % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT), the current ROE % is 19.69% 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 $45.17 is trading 19.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.68.
GuruFocus considers Central Garden & Pet Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CENT:
ROE %: 19.69% (79% above median its 10-year median of 11.01)
GF Value™: $37.68 vs. price of $45.17 (19.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 191.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#666 of 1915)
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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