CENT Central Garden & Pet PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for Central Garden & Pet stock as of Feb 21, 2025 is 20.22. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $1.84 and the stock price of $37.21 per share. The current price-to-earnings ratio is nearly the same as the last four quarters average.
CENT PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Central Garden & Pet for the last ten years is 19.38. The current PE ratio of 20.22 is 4.3% above 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: 103.14% in 2012
Maximum annual decrease: -43.7% in 2015
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22.35 | 21.53% | $36.65 | $1.64 |
| 2023 | 18.39 | 39.85% | $35.31 | $1.92 |
| 2022 | 13.15 | -20.74% | $30.11 | $2.29 |
| 2021 | 16.59 | -2.35% | $37.34 | $2.25 |
| 2020 | 16.99 | -6.7% | $30.24 | $1.78 |
| 2019 | 18.21 | 20.6% | $23.67 | $1.3 |
| 2018 | 15.1 | -38.77% | $28.83 | $1.91 |
| 2017 | 24.66 | -11.29% | $31.07 | $1.26 |
| 2016 | 27.8 | 12.37% | $20.3 | $0.73 |
| 2015 | 24.74 | -43.7% | $13.11 | $0.53 |
| 2014 | 43.94 | N/A | $6.15 | $0.14 |
| 2013 | N/A | N/A | $5.62 | -$0.03 |
| 2012 | 27.18 | 103.14% | $9.51 | $0.35 |
| 2011 | 13.38 | -5.64% | $5.35 | $0.4 |
| 2010 | 14.18 | 14.54% | $8.08 | $0.57 |
Central Garden & Pet PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 21.28 | -4.79% | $39.16 | $1.84 |
| Sep 2024 | 22.35 | 28.3% | $36.65 | $1.64 |
| Jun 2024 | 17.42 | -7.68% | $38.5 | $2.21 |
| Mar 2024 | 18.87 | -3.03% | $42.83 | $2.27 |
| Dec 2023 | 19.46 | 5.82% | $40.09 | $2.06 |
| Sep 2023 | 18.39 | 12.68% | $35.31 | $1.92 |
| Jun 2023 | 16.32 | -11.5% | $30.19 | $1.85 |
| Mar 2023 | 18.44 | 23.59% | $31.71 | $1.72 |
| Dec 2022 | 14.92 | 13.46% | $30.29 | $2.03 |
| Sep 2022 | 13.15 | -15.27% | $30.11 | $2.29 |
| Jun 2022 | 15.52 | -2.21% | $35.08 | $2.26 |
| Mar 2022 | 15.87 | -11.44% | $35.86 | $2.26 |
| Dec 2021 | 17.92 | 8.02% | $41.21 | $2.3 |
| Sep 2021 | 16.59 | -7.37% | $37.34 | $2.25 |
| Jun 2021 | 17.91 | -5.24% | $44.78 | $2.5 |
CENT average PE ratio chart
CENT's current P/E ratio is above the 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
CENT PE vs peers
Compared to its peers WMT and HD, CENT's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than SPB's and FINW's. Central Garden & Pet's PE ratio is trading below the peer group average of 25.4.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| FINW Finwise Bancorp | 17.34 | $254.31M |
| SPB Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc | 19.32 | $2.08B |
| CENT Central Garden & Pet Co | 20.22 | $2.44B |
| HD Home Depot Inc | 26.09 | $382.74B |
| WMT Walmart Inc | 38.84 | $761.4B |
| PETS Petmed Express Inc | 437 | $90.27M |
| SMG Scotts Miracle-Gro Co | N/A | $3.47B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Central Garden & Pet's PE ratio?
As of Feb 21, 2025, CENT stock has a price to earnings ratio of 20.22.
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 17.67.
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 17.45.
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 4.3% higher 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 (Feb 21, 2025), Central Garden & Pet's stock price is $37.21. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $1.84. Therefore, Central Garden & Pet's P/E ratio for today is 20.22. PE RATIO(20.22) = STOCK PRICE($37.21) / TTM EPS($1.84)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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