Central Garden & Pet Company
Central Garden & Pet Company produces and distributes various products for the lawn and garden, and pet supplies markets in the United States. It operates through two segments: Pet and Garden. The Pet segment provides dog and cat supplies, such as dog treats and chews, toys, pet beds and containment, grooming items, waste management, and training pads; supplies for aquatics, small animals, reptil… Read more
Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of December 2025: $1.58 Billion USD
Based on the latest financial reports, Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) has net assets worth $1.58 Billion USD as of December 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($3.64 Billion) and total liabilities ($2.07 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $1.58 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 43.25% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 14.92% |
| 5-Year Change | 29.54% |
| 10-Year Change | 185.79% |
| Growth Volatility | 51.66 |
Central Garden & Pet Company - Net Assets Trend (1992–2025)
This chart illustrates how Central Garden & Pet Company's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Central Garden & Pet Company (1992–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Central Garden & Pet Company from 1992 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | $1.58 Billion | +1.76% |
| 2024-09-30 | $1.56 Billion | +7.21% |
| 2023-09-30 | $1.45 Billion | +8.85% |
| 2022-09-30 | $1.33 Billion | +9.09% |
| 2021-09-30 | $1.22 Billion | +13.54% |
| 2020-09-30 | $1.08 Billion | +8.18% |
| 2019-09-30 | $996.18 Million | +4.55% |
| 2018-09-30 | $952.83 Million | +49.55% |
| 2017-09-30 | $637.14 Million | +14.89% |
| 2016-09-30 | $554.59 Million | +9.52% |
| 2015-09-30 | $506.38 Million | +4.10% |
| 2014-09-30 | $486.45 Million | +3.50% |
| 2013-09-30 | $470.02 Million | +1.11% |
| 2012-09-30 | $464.88 Million | +1.77% |
| 2011-09-30 | $456.78 Million | -14.16% |
| 2010-09-30 | $532.14 Million | -2.78% |
| 2009-09-30 | $547.34 Million | +7.02% |
| 2008-09-30 | $511.43 Million | -34.33% |
| 2007-09-30 | $778.81 Million | +6.90% |
| 2006-09-30 | $728.53 Million | +33.14% |
| 2005-09-30 | $547.18 Million | +14.76% |
| 2004-09-30 | $476.80 Million | +12.16% |
| 2003-09-30 | $425.10 Million | +12.61% |
| 2002-09-30 | $377.51 Million | -17.09% |
| 2001-09-30 | $455.31 Million | -1.86% |
| 2000-09-30 | $463.95 Million | -6.41% |
| 1999-09-30 | $495.70 Million | -15.81% |
| 1998-09-30 | $588.80 Million | +108.94% |
| 1997-09-30 | $281.80 Million | +117.44% |
| 1996-09-30 | $129.60 Million | +237.50% |
| 1995-09-30 | $38.40 Million | -3.27% |
| 1994-09-30 | $39.70 Million | +11.20% |
| 1993-09-30 | $35.70 Million | +121.74% |
| 1992-09-30 | $16.10 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Central Garden & Pet Company's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 12749.3% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (September 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $1.02 Billion | 64.11% |
| Common Stock | $629.00K | 0.04% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-3.85 Million | -0.24% |
| Other Components | $571.39 Million | 36.09% |
| Total Equity | $1.58 Billion | 100.00% |
Central Garden & Pet Company Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Central Garden & Pet Company ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Maxis Berhad
PINK:MAXSF
|
$2.07 Billion |
|
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
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|
$2.07 Billion |
|
10X Genomics Inc
NASDAQ:TXG
|
$2.07 Billion |
|
Henan Yuguang Gold & Lead Co Ltd
SHG:600531
|
$2.07 Billion |
|
Nanjing Securities Co Ltd
SHG:601990
|
$2.07 Billion |
|
BBB Foods Inc.
NYSE:TBBB
|
$2.06 Billion |
|
Zhongman Petro & Natural Gas
SHG:603619
|
$2.06 Billion |
|
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
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|
$2.06 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Central Garden & Pet Company's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 1,555,654,000 to 1,583,268,000, a change of 27,614,000 (1.8%).
- Net income of 162,843,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Share repurchases of 155,066,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 1,223,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 21,060,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $162.84 Million | +10.29% |
| Share Repurchases | $155.07 Million | -9.79% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-1.22 Million | -0.08% |
| Other Changes | $21.06 Million | +1.33% |
| Total Change | $- | 1.78% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Central Garden & Pet Company's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 1.46x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 7.85x to 1.46x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-09-30 | $4.60 | $36.12 | x |
| 1993-09-30 | $7.35 | $36.12 | x |
| 1994-09-30 | $8.24 | $36.12 | x |
| 1995-09-30 | $6.28 | $36.12 | x |
| 1996-09-30 | $21.98 | $36.12 | x |
| 1997-09-30 | $17.13 | $36.12 | x |
| 1998-09-30 | $17.84 | $36.12 | x |
| 1999-09-30 | $18.07 | $36.12 | x |
| 2000-09-30 | $24.70 | $36.12 | x |
| 2001-09-30 | $24.74 | $36.12 | x |
| 2002-09-30 | $16.41 | $36.12 | x |
| 2003-09-30 | $21.17 | $36.12 | x |
| 2004-09-30 | $22.72 | $36.12 | x |
| 2005-09-30 | $25.42 | $36.12 | x |
| 2006-09-30 | $10.53 | $36.12 | x |
| 2007-09-30 | $10.78 | $36.12 | x |
| 2008-09-30 | $7.15 | $36.12 | x |
| 2009-09-30 | $7.76 | $36.12 | x |
| 2010-09-30 | $8.15 | $36.12 | x |
| 2011-09-30 | $8.06 | $36.12 | x |
| 2012-09-30 | $9.59 | $36.12 | x |
| 2013-09-30 | $9.75 | $36.12 | x |
| 2014-09-30 | $9.81 | $36.12 | x |
| 2015-09-30 | $10.18 | $36.12 | x |
| 2016-09-30 | $10.83 | $36.12 | x |
| 2017-09-30 | $12.27 | $36.12 | x |
| 2018-09-30 | $17.86 | $36.12 | x |
| 2019-09-30 | $17.29 | $36.12 | x |
| 2020-09-30 | $19.67 | $36.12 | x |
| 2021-09-30 | $22.12 | $36.12 | x |
| 2022-09-30 | $24.51 | $36.12 | x |
| 2023-09-30 | $27.17 | $36.12 | x |
| 2024-09-30 | $23.27 | $36.12 | x |
| 2025-09-30 | $24.81 | $36.12 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Central Garden & Pet Company utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 10.29%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 5.20%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.86x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.29x
- Recent ROE (10.29%) is above the historical average (4.84%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 13.04% | 0.65% | 2.61x | 7.65x | $490.00K |
| 1993 | 11.30% | 1.20% | 2.33x | 4.06x | $460.00K |
| 1994 | 10.08% | 1.20% | 2.36x | 3.57x | $30.00K |
| 1995 | 2.86% | 0.29% | 2.62x | 3.72x | $-2.74 Million |
| 1996 | 6.48% | 1.36% | 2.18x | 2.19x | $-4.56 Million |
| 1997 | 6.25% | 2.09% | 1.50x | 1.98x | $-10.58 Million |
| 1998 | 5.72% | 2.60% | 1.39x | 1.58x | $-25.18 Million |
| 1999 | 4.94% | 1.60% | 1.61x | 1.93x | $-25.07 Million |
| 2000 | -2.55% | -0.87% | 1.43x | 2.04x | $-58.21 Million |
| 2001 | -1.57% | -0.64% | 1.23x | 2.01x | $-52.67 Million |
| 2002 | -22.17% | -7.77% | 1.47x | 1.94x | $-121.44 Million |
| 2003 | 8.15% | 3.03% | 1.38x | 1.95x | $-7.87 Million |
| 2004 | 8.67% | 3.26% | 1.32x | 2.01x | $-6.33 Million |
| 2005 | 9.83% | 3.90% | 1.31x | 1.93x | $-930.80K |
| 2006 | 9.01% | 4.04% | 1.06x | 2.11x | $-7.20 Million |
| 2007 | 4.16% | 1.93% | 1.01x | 2.12x | $-45.39 Million |
| 2008 | -52.55% | -15.68% | 1.35x | 2.48x | $-318.21 Million |
| 2009 | 12.10% | 4.09% | 1.40x | 2.11x | $11.44 Million |
| 2010 | 8.64% | 3.01% | 1.35x | 2.13x | $-7.24 Million |
| 2011 | 6.20% | 1.74% | 1.49x | 2.39x | $-17.35 Million |
| 2012 | 4.56% | 1.25% | 1.48x | 2.48x | $-25.22 Million |
| 2013 | -0.41% | -0.12% | 1.42x | 2.48x | $-48.80 Million |
| 2014 | 1.82% | 0.55% | 1.40x | 2.37x | $-39.67 Million |
| 2015 | 6.33% | 1.94% | 1.45x | 2.25x | $-18.56 Million |
| 2016 | 8.05% | 2.43% | 1.51x | 2.19x | $-10.79 Million |
| 2017 | 12.40% | 3.84% | 1.57x | 2.06x | $15.26 Million |
| 2018 | 12.98% | 5.58% | 1.16x | 2.00x | $28.35 Million |
| 2019 | 9.32% | 3.89% | 1.18x | 2.03x | $-6.81 Million |
| 2020 | 11.21% | 4.48% | 1.15x | 2.17x | $13.00 Million |
| 2021 | 12.42% | 4.59% | 1.06x | 2.55x | $29.52 Million |
| 2022 | 11.41% | 4.56% | 1.02x | 2.46x | $18.78 Million |
| 2023 | 8.66% | 3.80% | 0.98x | 2.33x | $-19.49 Million |
| 2024 | 6.94% | 3.37% | 0.90x | 2.28x | $-47.58 Million |
| 2025 | 10.29% | 5.20% | 0.86x | 2.29x | $4.52 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Central Garden & Pet Company's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Packaged Foods industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Packaged Foods
- Average net assets among peers: $5,681,533,529
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 0.04%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) | $1.58 Billion | 13.04% | 1.31x | $2.07 Billion |
| Above Food Ingredients Inc. Common Stock (ABVE) | $30.90K | -3.31% | 7.66x | $18.76 Million |
| The a2 Milk Company Limited (ACOPF) | $7.27 Million | -30.19% | 0.14x | $3.91 Billion |
| Ayujoy Herbals Ltd (AJOY) | $22.20 Million | 29.29% | 0.00x | $95.71 |
| Alfa S.A.B. de C.V (ALFFF) | $53.35 Billion | 7.36% | 3.80x | $2.16 Billion |
| Amincor Inc (AMNCB) | $34.44 Million | -63.76% | 0.81x | $2.24K |
| Armanino Foods New (AMNF) | $21.40 Million | 30.30% | 0.33x | $72.33K |
| Amira Nature Foods Ltd (ANFIF) | $303.22 Million | 8.27% | 0.89x | $128.79 |
| AAK AB (publ.) (ARHUF) | $2.44 Billion | 12.85% | 2.63x | $5.07 Billion |
| Artisan Consumer Goods Inc (ARRT) | $-326.75K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $279.39K |
| ARYZTA AG (ARZTF) | $632.10 Million | 9.58% | 2.04x | $53.13 Million |