AlphaStocks
7.5
Strong Buy

CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO (CENT)

Consumer Staples / Household Products

S&P SmallCap 600

$36.54

Above average across most dimensions. A solid candidate.

Strong Buy

Score based on 5 of 5 models — high confidence

#40out of 1127 in Consumer Staples

Is CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO a Good Investment in 2026?

CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO (CENT) scores 7.5 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Strong Buy rating. The Piotroski model rates CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO as Strong (8/9). The Lynch model is the least favorable, rating it Neutral. CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO currently trades below its estimated fair value of $58, suggesting potential upside. CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO ranks #40 out of 1127 stocks in the Consumer Staples sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E14.3ROE10.3Market Cap2B

Estimated Fair Value

$58.3537% below

Fair value above market price. EPS grew 58% year-over-year. P/E of 14x is moderate for this quality level.

Model-based estimate, not a price target.

5-Model Analysis

Each model evaluates this stock from a different angle. Combined, they form the composite score above.

Piotroski

Strong

8/9

Buffett

Strong

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Attractive

2% below fair value

Lynch

Neutral

PEG 4.0 · Slow Grower

Greenblatt

Attractive

Top half (rank 39%)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO (CENT) a good investment?
Based on AlphaStocks' composite analysis, CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO (CENT) scores 7.5 out of 10, earning a Strong Buy rating. This places it above average across most investment dimensions. Fair value above market price. EPS grew 58% year-over-year. P/E of 14x is moderate for this quality level.
What is CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO's Piotroski F-Score?
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO's Piotroski F-Score status is Strong. The raw score is 8/9. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is CENT overvalued or undervalued?
Based on AlphaStocks' model-based fair value estimate of $58, CENT appears undervalued. The stock currently trades 37% below its estimated fair value. Fair value above market price. EPS grew 58% year-over-year. P/E of 14x is moderate for this quality level.
How does CENT compare to other Consumer Staples stocks?
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO ranks #40 out of 1127 stocks in the Consumer Staples sector, placing it in the top 4% of its sector by composite score. This is a strong position relative to sector peers.
What do investment models say about CENT?
AlphaStocks evaluates CENT using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Strong; Buffett: Strong; Graham: Attractive; Lynch: Neutral; Greenblatt Magic Formula: Attractive. These models are combined into a single composite score of 7.5/10.

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