CENT Central Garden & Pet PEG ratio, current and historical analysis

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Relative Growth: Rel. Growth: 42
Relative Strength: Rel. Strength: 68
Relative Valuation: Rel. Valuation: 86
Relative Profitability: Rel. Profitability: 54

CENT currently shows a PE to growth ratio reading of 0.71 as of Aug 21, 2026. This result reflects a P/E ratio of 16.32 measured against EPS growth of 23.1%. When compared to the trailing 4-quarter average of 0.4, CENT's PEG ratio reflects a 80% increase.

CENT PEG ratio history

How has CENT's PEG ratio performed in the past

A ten years lookback reveals an average PEG ratio of 1.28 for Central Garden & Pet. Compared to historical data, CENT's 0.71 PEG ratio represents a drop of 45%. CENT hit its maximum PEG ratio of 12.97 during the Dec 2023 quarter over the last ten years. The Mar 2021 quarter marked the lowest reading at 0.21, indicating the most favorable growth-adjusted valuation.

Today
0.71
Average
1.28
Median
0.42
Minimum
0.21
Maximum
12.97

Central Garden & Pet PEG ratio by year

Year PEG ratio PE ratio Growth YoY
2025 0.22 12.88 57.3%
2024 N/A 22.35 -14.6%
2023 N/A 18.39 -16.2%
2022 7.31 13.15 1.8%
2021 0.63 16.59 26.4%
2020 0.46 16.99 36.9%
2019 N/A 18.21 -31.9%
2018 0.29 15.1 51.6%
2017 0.34 24.66 72.6%
2016 0.74 27.8 37.7%
2015 0.09 24.74 278.6%
2014 0.08 43.94 566.7%
2013 N/A N/A -108.6%
2012 N/A 27.18 -12.5%
2011 N/A 13.38 -29.8%

Central Garden & Pet PEG ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PEG ratio PE ratio Growth YoY
Jun 2026 0.71 16.51 23.1%
Mar 2026 0.28 13.27 47.6%
Dec 2025 0.37 13.13 35.3%
Sep 2025 0.22 12.88 57.3%
Jun 2025 N/A 16 0%
Mar 2025 N/A 19.02 -16.7%
Dec 2024 N/A 21.28 -10.7%
Sep 2024 N/A 22.35 -14.6%
Jun 2024 0.89 17.42 19.5%
Mar 2024 0.59 18.87 32%
Dec 2023 12.97 19.46 1.5%
Sep 2023 N/A 18.39 -16.2%
Jun 2023 N/A 16.32 -18.5%
Mar 2023 N/A 18.44 -23.9%
Dec 2022 N/A 14.92 -11.7%

CENT average PEG ratio chart

What is the average PEG ratio of CENT for the past years

Measured against past performance, CENT's PEG ratio is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
2.29
5-year avg
2.49
10-year avg
1.28
15-year avg
1

PEG comparison

Central Garden & Pet's PEG of 0.71 is lower than the Consumer Defensive sector and the industry average. Looking at the Consumer Defensive sector average of 0.99, Central Garden & Pet's PEG is 28% lower.

CENT EPS growth

Earnings per share growth rates over time chart

CENT Price vs fair value

How does CENT's price compare to its estimated fair value based on its growth

CENT PEG vs peers

What is CENT's PEG ratio compared to its peers

CENT reports a PEG ratio lower than that of peer stocks WMT and SMG.

Frequently asked questions

What is Central Garden & Pet's PEG ratio?

CENT has a PEG ratio of 0.71, per Aug 21, 2026 data.

What is the 3-year average PEG ratio for Central Garden & Pet (CENT)?

Across the past 3 years, CENT's PEG ratio has averaged at 2.29.

What is the 5-year average PEG ratio for Central Garden & Pet (CENT)?

Across the past 5 years, CENT's PEG ratio has averaged at 2.49.

What is the highest PEG ratio for CENT?

The Dec 2023 quarter marked the ten years high at 12.97 for CENT's PEG ratio.

How does the current PEG ratio for CENT compare to its historical average?

At present, CENT's PEG ratio is 45% lower than its 10-year historical average.

How is CENT's PEG ratio calculated (Central Garden & Pet PEG ratio formula)?

The PEG ratio derives from taking PE and dividing by the rate at which earnings are growing (YoY TTM). As of Aug 21, 2026, Central Garden & Pet has a PE ratio of 16.32. Earnings grew at 23.1% over the TTM period ending Jun 2026. Applying the formula, this gives a PEG ratio of 0.71. PEG RATIO(0.71) = PE RATIO(16.32) / EPS GROWTH(23.1%)

All PEG ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.