CENT (Central Garden & Pet Co) Scaled Net Operating Assets: 0.66 (As of Mar. 2026)


CENT Central Garden & Pet Co CENT
74 GF Score
Price $44.54
GF Value $37.66
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Central Garden & Pet Co Scaled Net Operating Assets?

Central Garden & Pet Co CENT -0.51% 74 Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.66 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CENT with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.66 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) is calculated as the difference between operating assets and operating liabilities, scaled by lagged total assets.

Central Garden & Pet Co's operating assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,092 Mil. Central Garden & Pet Co's operating liabilities for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $675 Mil. Central Garden & Pet Co's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $3,643 Mil. Therefore, Central Garden & Pet Co's scaled net operating assets (SNOA) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.66.


Central Garden & Pet Co Scaled Net Operating Assets Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Central Garden & Pet Co's Scaled Net Operating Assets 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets Chart

Central Garden & Pet Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Scaled Net Operating Assets
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.92 0.82 0.71 0.66 0.60

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, MZTI, FLO: Scaled Net Operating Assets Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Central Garden & Pet Co's Scaled Net Operating Assets, along with its competitors' market caps and Scaled Net Operating Assets 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Central Garden & Pet Co's Scaled Net Operating Assets distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Central Garden & Pet Co's Scaled Net Operating Assets falls into.


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Central Garden & Pet Co Scaled Net Operating Assets Calculation

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) is calculated as the difference between operating assets and operating liabilities, scaled by lagged total assets.

Central Garden & Pet Co's Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA)(A: Sep. 2025 )
=(Operating Assets (A: Sep. 2025 )-Operating Liabilities (A: Sep. 2025 ))/Total Assets (A: Sep. 2024 )
=(2743.155-600.403)/3553.439
=0.60

where

Operating Assets(A: Sep. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities
=3625.643 - 882.488
=2743.155

Operating Liabilities(A: Sep. 2025 )
=Total Liabilities - Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation - Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=2040.71 - 1383.38 - 56.927
=600.403

Central Garden & Pet Co's Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA)(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Operating Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )-Operating Liabilities (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(3092.286-674.716)/3643.427
=0.66

where

Operating Assets(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities
=3745.528 - 653.242
=3092.286

Operating Liabilities(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Liabilities - Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation - Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=2093.187 - 1366.865 - 51.606
=674.716

* 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.66 mean?
Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT) has a Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.66 as of Mar. 2026. Scaled net operating assets equals current-period operating assets less operating liabilities less prior-period total assets. View historical data on Central Garden & Pet Co and its competitors.
Is Central Garden & Pet Co's Scaled Net Operating Assets too high?
Central Garden & Pet Co's current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.66. 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets compare to FRPT and MZTI?
Central Garden & Pet Co's Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.66 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Scaled Net Operating Assets depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Scaled Net Operating Assets 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets mean?
A high Scaled Net Operating Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Scaled net operating assets equals current-period operating assets less operating liabilities less prior-period total assets. View historical data on Central Garden & Pet Co and its competitors. Central Garden & Pet Co's current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.66. 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 $37.66, compared to a current price of $44.54 — trading 18.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.66. 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets calculated?
Scaled Net Operating Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT), the current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.66 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 $44.54 is trading 18.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.66. GuruFocus considers Central Garden & Pet Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CENT:

  • Scaled Net Operating Assets: 0.66
  • GF Value™: $37.66 vs. price of $44.54 (18.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 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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