Central Garden & PetCENT.OValuation Analysis
Based on the blended 10-year P/E and P/B percentiles, the stock currently sits in the “Deeply Undervalued” zone.
As of Oct 16, 2026, Central Garden & Pet (CENT.O) trades at a P/E of 15.40x, P/B of 1.47x, P/S of 0.83x, and a dividend yield of 0.00%.
Longitudinal percentile comparison: P/E sits at the 22nd percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 30th percentile over 3Y); P/B sits at the 17th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 43rd percentile over 3Y); P/S sits at the 70th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 85th percentile over 3Y).
Cross-sectional valuation: its P/E ranks at the 33rd percentile within its industry and the 40th percentile across the broader market.
Shareholder return highlight: Total Shareholder Yield is 6.05%, ranking at the 81st percentile over the trailing 20Y window.
Cross-checking P/E against P/B, the two percentiles sit within 5.2 points of each other — a consistent signal from both angles. Its P/E percentile is roughly the same whether measured against the industry or the broader market. Shareholder returns here lean heavily on buybacks rather than cash dividends. Central Garden & Pet operates in the Wholesale Trade sector. Data refreshes weekly and is for reference only, not investment advice.
Also listed as: NASDAQ: CENT · CENT
Want the full picture on whether Central Garden & Pet (CENT.O) is under- or over-valued? See the full 3Y / 5Y / 10Y / 20Y P/E, P/B, P/S, Dividend Yield & Total Shareholder Yield percentile matrix and the interactive ECharts trend chart on this page.
Historical Percentiles by Metric
| Metric | Current | Market Percentile | Industry Percentile | 3Y Pctl | 5Y Pctl | 10Y Pctl | 20Y Pctl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E (TTM) | 15.40 | ||||||
| P/B (MRQ) | 1.47 | ||||||
| P/S (TTM) | 0.83 | ||||||
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buyback + Div Yield | 6.05% |