Central Garden & Pet Trades at P/E 11.6 vs Industry 18.2, P/S 0.69, P/CF 8.13
Central Garden & Pet holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) with an A grade for Value, trading at a P/E of 11.58 versus an industry average of 18.23. Its P/S ratio stands at 0.69 and P/CF at 8.13, well below industry averages of 0.72 and 16.84 respectively.
1. Value Grade and Ranking
Central Garden & Pet currently holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and an A grade for Value, signaling strong undervaluation relative to its peers. These ratings reflect optimism about the company’s earnings outlook and its appeal to value investors seeking underpriced stocks.
2. P/E Ratio Comparison
The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 11.58, well below the industry average of 18.23. Over the past 52 weeks, its forward P/E ranged from 11.42 to 16.39 with a median of 13.11, underscoring its valuation discount.
3. P/S and P/CF Metrics
Central Garden & Pet’s P/S ratio of 0.69 slightly undercuts the industry average of 0.72. Its P/CF stands at 8.13—far below the industry average of 16.84—and has fluctuated between 7.92 and 11.47 in the past year, highlighting solid cash flow valuation.