Central Garden & Pet Co (FRA:GP7A) Total Operating Expense: €653 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:GP7A Central Garden & Pet Co FRA:GP7A
75 GF Score
Price €32.40
GF Value €28.19
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What is Central Garden & Pet Co Total Operating Expense?

Central Garden & Pet Co FRA:GP7A 75 Total Operating Expense is €653 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:GP7A with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €28.19. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Central Garden & Pet Co's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €161 Mil. Central Garden & Pet Co's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €653 Mil.

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Central Garden & Pet Co Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Central Garden & Pet Co Total Operating Expense Chart

Central Garden & Pet Co Annual Data
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Central Garden & Pet Co Quarterly Data
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Central Garden & Pet Co Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €653 Mil.

* 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 Total Operating Expense of €653 Mil mean?
Central Garden & Pet Co (FRA:GP7A) has a Total Operating Expense of €653 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Central Garden & Pet Co and its competitors.
Is Central Garden & Pet Co's Total Operating Expense too high?
Central Garden & Pet Co's current Total Operating Expense is €653 Mil. Overall, Central Garden & Pet Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Garden & Pet Co's Total Operating Expense compare to FRPT and MZTI?
Central Garden & Pet Co's Total Operating Expense of €653 Mil 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 Total Operating Expense for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Central Garden & Pet Co and its competitors. Central Garden & Pet Co's current Total Operating Expense is €653 Mil. 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?
Central Garden & Pet Co (FRA:GP7A) has a current Total Operating Expense of €653 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €28.19, compared to a current price of €32.40 — trading 14.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is €653 Mil. Central Garden & Pet Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Garden & Pet Co (FRA:GP7A), the current Total Operating Expense is €653 Mil 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 (FRA:GP7A) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Garden & Pet Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €32.40 is trading 14.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €28.19.

Key valuation signals for FRA:GP7A:

  • Total Operating Expense: €653 Mil
  • GF Value™: €28.19 vs. price of €32.40 (14.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GP7A 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:USACENT:USA
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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