CENT Central Garden & Pet PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for Central Garden & Pet stock as of Oct 22, 2024 is 15.15. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $2.21 and the stock price of $33.49 per share. The P/E ratio has a decrease of 18% from the past four quarters average of 18.5.
CENT PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Central Garden & Pet for the last ten years is 19.46. The current PE ratio of 15.15 is 22% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, CENT's PE ratio was at its highest in the Mar 2017 quarter at 29.06, when the stock price was $29.06 and the EPS was $1. The lowest value was in the Sep 2022 quarter, when it reached 13.15 with a price of $30.11 and an EPS of $2.29.
Central Garden & Pet PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 39.85% in 2023
Maximum annual decrease: -43.7% in 2015
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 18.39 | 39.85% |
| 2022 | 13.15 | -20.74% |
| 2021 | 16.59 | -2.35% |
| 2020 | 16.99 | -6.7% |
| 2019 | 18.21 | 20.6% |
| 2018 | 15.1 | -38.77% |
| 2017 | 24.66 | -11.29% |
| 2016 | 27.8 | 12.37% |
| 2015 | 24.74 | -43.7% |
| 2014 | 43.94 | N/A |
CENT average PE ratio chart
CENT's current P/E ratio is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
CENT PE vs peers
Compared to its peers WMT and HD, CENT's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than FINW's. Central Garden & Pet's PE ratio is trading below the peer group average of 25.18.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| FINW Finwise Bancorp | 13.08 | $212.57M |
| CENT Central Garden & Pet Co | 15.23 | $2.27B |
| SPB Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc | 18.08 | $2.5B |
| HD Home Depot Inc | 26.78 | $396.86B |
| WMT Walmart Inc | 43.15 | $669.35B |
| SMG Scotts Miracle-Gro Co | N/A | $4.92B |
| PETS Petmed Express Inc | N/A | $80.14M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Central Garden & Pet's PE ratio?
As of Oct 22, 2024, CENT stock has a price to earnings ratio of 15.15.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Central Garden & Pet (CENT)?
The average PE ratio for CENT stock over the past 3 years is 16.95.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Central Garden & Pet (CENT)?
The average PE ratio for CENT stock over the past 5 years is 17.16.
What is the highest PE ratio for CENT?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 29.06 in the Mar 2017 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for CENT compare to its historical average?
The current price to earnings ratio of CENT is 22% lower than the 10-year historical average.
How is CENT's PE ratio calculated (Central Garden & Pet PE ratio formula)?
The PE ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Oct 22, 2024), Central Garden & Pet's stock price is $33.49. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2024 is $2.21. Therefore, Central Garden & Pet's P/E ratio for today is 15.15. PE RATIO(15.15) = STOCK PRICE($33.49) / TTM EPS($2.21)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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