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CENT · Nasdaq · United States · Wholesale-Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods
In shortCENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO is profitable, generates cash and carries moderate debt, with revenue shrinking (−2.2% last year).
Financial health
Solid
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | 8.0% | 43/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 5.2% | 41/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 10.4% | 52/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | 6.8% | 45/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 3.67× | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 0.75× | 69/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | 0.92× | 88/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | 4.33× | 27/100 |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 4.79 | 95/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 9.3% | 57/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 1.79× | 100/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 4 of 5 | 75/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 3 of 5 | 0/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 10.8% | 71/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 1.0% | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | -2.1% | 5/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | 4.4% | 47/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2025 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY21 | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 3,304 | 3,339 | 3,310 | 3,201 | 3,129 |
| Cost of revenue | 2,333 | 2,346 | 2,363 | 2,257 | 2,132 |
| Gross profit | 971 | 992 | 947 | 944 | 997 |
| Selling, general & admin | 716 | 732 | 736 | 758 | 747 |
| Operating income | 254 | 260 | 211 | 185 | 250 |
| Interest expense | 59 | 58 | 57 | 58 | 58 |
| Pre-tax income | 195 | 199 | 162 | 142 | 217 |
| Income tax | 42 | 46 | 36 | 33 | 53 |
| Net income | 152 | 152 | 126 | 108 | 163 |
| Diluted EPS | $2.75 | $2.24 | $1.88 | $1.62 | $2.55 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 55 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 64 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 8 reported quarters (10-Q and 10-K filings), in USD millions. The fourth quarter is derived from the annual report.
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4.79 Safe zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
8/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Jun 27, 2026 · Data updated Aug 6, 2026