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Consider Buy

Central Garden & Pet Co (CENTA)

As of Sep 20, 2026, Central Garden & Pet Co (CENTA) scores 6.6/10 on AlphaStocks' five-model composite, #5 of 78 Consumer Staples stocks.

Consumer Staples / Household Products

S&P SmallCap 600

$34.57

Middle of the pack. No strong signal either way.

Consider Buy

Score based on 5 of 5 models — high confidence

Data as of Sep 20, 2026

#5out of 78 in Consumer Staples

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

CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO (CENTA) scores 6.6 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Consider 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 ranks #5 out of 78 stocks in the Consumer Staples sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E13.6ROE10.3Market Cap2B

Valuation

Trades at 14x earnings — near sector median of 23x.

Fair value estimate not available for this stock.

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

Neutral

1% below fair value

Lynch

Neutral

PEG 4.0 · Slow Grower

Greenblatt

Attractive

Earnings yield 13.3% · ROC 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO (CENTA) a good investment?
As of Sep 20, 2026, Central Garden & Pet Co (CENTA) scores 6.6/10 on AlphaStocks' five-model composite, #5 of 78 Consumer Staples stocks. That is a middle-of-the-pack score with no strong signal either way. Trades at 14x earnings — near sector median of 23x.
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 CENTA overvalued or undervalued?
A precise fair value estimate is not available for CENTA. Trades at 14x earnings — near sector median of 23x.
How does CENTA compare to other Consumer Staples stocks?
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO ranks #5 out of 78 stocks in the Consumer Staples sector, placing it in the top 6% of its sector by composite score. This is a strong position relative to sector peers.
What do investment models say about CENTA?
AlphaStocks evaluates CENTA using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Strong; Buffett: Strong; Graham: Neutral; Lynch: Neutral; Greenblatt Magic Formula: Attractive. These models are combined into a single composite score of 6.6/10.

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