CENT Central Garden & Pet PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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- NASDAQ: CENT
- PE Ratio
The current PE ratio for Central Garden & Pet stock as of Nov 6, 2025 is 14.15. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $2.21 and the stock price of $31.28 per share. The P/E ratio has a decrease of 28% from the past four quarters average of 19.7.
CENT PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Central Garden & Pet for the last ten years is 19.06. The current PE ratio of 14.15 is 26% 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: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | 16 | -15.88% | $35.36 | $2.21 |
| Mar 2025 | 19.02 | -10.62% | $35.94 | $1.89 |
| 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 |
CENT Price vs fair value
CENT average PE ratio chart
CENT's current P/E ratio is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PE comparison
Central Garden & Pet's P/E of 14.15 is below the Consumer Defensive sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Consumer Defensive sector average of 20.54, Central Garden & Pet's P/E is 31% lower.
CENT PE vs peers
Compared to its peer stocks WMT and HD, CENT's PE ratio stands lower. Central Garden & Pet's PE ratio is trading below the peer group average of 25.46.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| CENT Central Garden & Pet Co | 14.15 | $1.97B |
| FINW Finwise Bancorp | 18.41 | $253.89M |
| SPB Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc | 20.36 | $1.33B |
| HD Home Depot Inc | 25 | $367.37B |
| WMT Walmart Inc | 38.08 | $810.68B |
| SMG Scotts Miracle-Gro Co | 66.46 | $3.26B |
| PETS Petmed Express Inc | N/A | $51.49M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Central Garden & Pet's PE ratio?
As of Nov 6, 2025, CENT stock has a price to earnings ratio of 14.15.
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 18.41.
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 17.55.
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 26% 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 (Nov 6, 2025), Central Garden & Pet's stock price is $31.28. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2025 is $2.21. Therefore, Central Garden & Pet's P/E ratio for today is 14.15. PE RATIO(14.15) = STOCK PRICE($31.28) / TTM EPS($2.21)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.