Central Garden & Pet Co. Stock Plummets to New 52-Week Low at $29.53

Central Garden & Pet Co. has reached a new 52-week low, trading at USD 29.53 as of October 10, 2025. This marks a significant decline for the small-cap company, which has experienced a 27.3% drop in its stock price over the past year, contrasting sharply with the S&P 500's positive performance of 13.36% 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 long-term growth, with operating profit increasing at an annual rate of only 5.94% over the last five years.

Financial metrics indicate that while the company has seen a rise in profits of 2.7% over the past year, it has generated a return of -10.93%. The stock's price-to-book ratio is 1.37, and it maintains a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33, suggesting a manageable level of debt. However, the stock's performance has been below par both in the near term and long term, as it continues to underperform relative to broader market indices.