Central Garden & Pet CoCENT -1.12%74 3-Year ROIIC % is 2.45 as of Sep. 2025, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 4.67. GuruFocus rates CENT with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.60 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,831 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks worse than 50.9% on this metric.
3-Year Return on Invested Incremental Capital (3-Year ROIIC %) measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 3-year.
Central Garden & Pet Co's 3-Year ROIIC % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 2.45%. High ROIIC is generally an indication that your business is capital efficient or has a higher operating leverage.
The industry rank for Central Garden & Pet Co's 3-Year ROIIC % or its related term are showing as below:
CENT's 3-Year ROIIC % is ranked worse than 50.9% of 1831
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.92
vs CENT: 2.45
Central Garden & Pet Co (NAS:CENT) 3-Year ROIIC % Explanation
Return on Incremental Invested Capital (ROIIC) is an extension of Return on Investment Capital (ROIC). ROIC % tells investors how efficiently that profitability is earned per dollar of company capital. ROIIC narrows the focus even further and shows how profitable each additional unit of capital investment could be. ROIIC % is a more powerful metric than ROIC because it measures how much money the company can generate going forward on future capital investments.
High ROIIC is generally an indication that your business is capital efficient or has a higher operating leverage.
Be Aware
It's important to keep in mind that when tracking ROIIC, the metric is better suited to forecasting the trend of future returns rather than measuring current return on investment.
Central Garden & Pet Co 3-Year ROIIC % Related Terms
Central Garden & Pet Co 3-Year ROIIC % Historical 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.
CENT vs FRPT, MZTI, FLO: 3-Year ROIIC % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Central Garden & Pet Co's 3-Year ROIIC %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year ROIIC % 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 3-Year ROIIC % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Central Garden & Pet Co's 3-Year ROIIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Garden & Pet Co's 3-Year ROIIC % 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.
** Annual data of NOPAT and Invested Capital was used to calculate 3-Year ROIIC %.
*** Please be aware that the ROIIC (Return on Invested Capital) calculations are based on company-level data using the primary share class. The calculated data provided is for demonstration purposes and may slightly differ from the results displayed in the title due to potential variations caused by currency exchange rate differences throughout the year.
Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT) has a 3-Year ROIIC % of 2.45 as of Sep. 2025. 3-Year ROIIC % measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 3-year. View historical data on Central Garden & Pet Co and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 4.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks #932 out of 1831 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 50.9%.
Is Central Garden & Pet Co's 3-Year ROIIC % too high?
Central Garden & Pet Co's current 3-Year ROIIC % of 2.45 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 4.67. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 3-Year ROIIC % is 2.92. Central Garden & Pet Co's value of 2.45 is 16.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks #932 out of 1831 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 3-Year ROIIC % compare to FRPT and MZTI?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Central Garden & Pet Co ranks #932 out of 1831 companies for 3-Year ROIIC %. This places Central Garden & Pet Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year ROIIC % is 2.92. Central Garden & Pet Co's value of 2.45 is 16.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.67 vs. the industry median of 2.92, Central Garden & Pet Co has consistently been below 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 3-Year ROIIC % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median 3-Year ROIIC % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.92, based on 1,831 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year ROIIC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year ROIIC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Central Garden & Pet Co's current 3-Year ROIIC % of 2.45 is 16.1% below 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 3-Year ROIIC % mean?
A high 3-Year ROIIC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year ROIIC % measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 3-year. View historical data on Central Garden & Pet Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 3-Year ROIIC % is 2.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Garden & Pet Co's current 3-Year ROIIC % is 2.45, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 4.67. 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 $37.60, compared to a current price of $43.92 — trading 16.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year ROIIC % is 2.45, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 4.67 and 16.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.92. 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 3-Year ROIIC % calculated?
3-Year ROIIC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT), the current 3-Year ROIIC % is 2.45 as of Sep. 2025. 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 $43.92 is trading 16.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.60.
GuruFocus considers Central Garden & Pet Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CENT:
3-Year ROIIC %: 2.45 (48% below median its 10-year median of 4.67)
GF Value™: $37.60 vs. price of $43.92 (16.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#932 of 1831)
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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