Central Garden & Pet Co. Stock Hits New 52-Week Low at $31.16

Central Garden & Pet Co. has reached a new 52-week low, trading at USD 31.16 as of October 6, 2025. This marks a significant decline for the small-cap company, which has seen its stock price decrease by 23.35% over the past year, contrasting sharply with the S&P 500's performance of 17.82% during the same period.
The company's market capitalization stands at USD 2,174 million, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 13.00. Despite a solid return on equity of 10.61%, Central Garden & Pet Co. has faced challenges in achieving long-term growth, as evidenced by an annual operating profit growth rate of just 5.94% over the last five years.

Financial metrics indicate a stable position, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33 and a price-to-book ratio of 1.37. The company has also reported a notable operating cash flow of USD 352.88 million, alongside a decrease in raw material costs by 9.5% year-over-year. However, the stock's performance has been below par, generating a return of -7.42% in the last year and underperforming the S&P 500 across multiple time frames.