Basis: Current FMP quote-based enterprise value / four-quarter operating income plus matched D&A. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the EV/EBITDA ratio high or low?
The EV/EBITDA ratio of 7.78x is 18% below its estimated 5-year average of 9.45x, near the low end of its estimated 5-year range (7.09x–12.86x).
As of 2026-10-06T14:41:17.734Z. 13.64% below its estimated 12-month average of 9.01x.
Calculation as of: 2026-10-06T14:41:17.734Z.
Quote observation: 2026-10-06T14:38:50.000Z. Amounts in USD. The price header may show a later quote.
FMP input reference: 39df189dac64958d0b8f5150ff0732a353588437a73787b03d155121781d1d38
Historical values estimate market capitalization from statement-period weighted shares. Comparisons with the current quote-based value are approximate. Only filing versions delivered by FMP are available for the historical calculation. Historical series through 2026-10-05.
Historical values estimate market capitalization from statement-period weighted shares. Comparisons with the current quote-based value are approximate. Only filing versions delivered by FMP are available for the historical calculation.
EV/EBITDA RATIO
7.78x
EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG TTM
9.01x
EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 3Y
9.94x
EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 5Y
9.45x
EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 10Y
9.24x
EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 15Y
9.09x
EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 20Y
8.61x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-13.64%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-21.73%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-17.66%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-15.79%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-14.44%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-9.65%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
10.86x
median of 85 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-28.36%
vs the sector median at left
Central Garden & Pet Company
Market Cap
$2.51B
EV/EBITDA Ratio
7.78x
TTM Avg
9.01x
3Y Avg
9.94x
5Y Avg
9.45x
Market Cap
$2.48B
EV/EBITDA Ratio
7.70x
TTM Avg
8.23x
3Y Avg
8.97x
5Y Avg
8.77x
Market Cap
$2.36B
EV/EBITDA Ratio
8.50x
TTM Avg
10.25x
3Y Avg
19.23x
5Y Avg
18.51x
Market Cap
$2.30B
EV/EBITDA Ratio
8.06x
TTM Avg
11.92x
3Y Avg
7.13x
5Y Avg
8.83x
Market Cap
$2.75B
EV/EBITDA Ratio
8.53x
TTM Avg
12.51x
3Y Avg
17.65x
5Y Avg
20.56x
Market Cap
$2.81B
EV/EBITDA Ratio
11.46x
TTM Avg
11.48x
3Y Avg
14.15x
5Y Avg
16.75x
Market Cap
$2.84B
EV/EBITDA Ratio
25.42x
TTM Avg
23.08x
3Y Avg
19.34x
5Y Avg
20.37x
Market Cap
$3.06B
EV/EBITDA Ratio
20.26x
TTM Avg
3.93x
3Y Avg
4.62x
5Y Avg
22.25x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EV/EBITDA RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) | $2.51B | 7.78x | 9.01x | 9.94x | 9.45x |
| Coty Inc. (COTY)vs › | $2.50B | 7.44x | 9.24x | 10.95x | 13.07x |
| Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA)vs › | $2.48B | 7.70x | 8.23x | 8.97x | 8.77x |
| Newell Brands Inc. (NWL)vs › | $2.36B | 8.50x | 10.25x | 19.23x | 18.51x |
| The Andersons, Inc. (ANDE)vs › | $2.30B | 8.06x | 11.92x | 7.13x | 8.83x |
| The Marzetti Company (MZTI)vs › | $2.75B | 8.53x | 12.51x | 17.65x | 20.56x |
| National Beverage Corp. (FIZZ)vs › | $2.81B | 11.46x | 11.48x | 14.15x | 16.75x |
| Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. (TR)vs › | $2.84B | 25.42x | 23.08x | 19.34x | 20.37x |
| Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM)vs › | $3.06B | 20.26x | 3.93x | 4.62x | 22.25x |
| Freshpet, Inc. (FRPT)vs › | $3.08B | 16.31x | 22.41x | 128.33x | 329.97x |
At 7.8, EV/EBITDA is below its estimated 20-year median — higher than 31% of readings in its estimated 20-year history.
Historical values estimate market capitalization from statement-period weighted shares. Comparisons with the current quote-based value are approximate. Only filing versions delivered by FMP are available for the historical calculation.
estimated 20-year low
5.0
median
8.5
estimated 20-year high
24.8
EV/EBITDA = Enterprise Value / EBITDA (TTM)
Enterprise value to EBITDA is a capital-structure-neutral valuation multiple, useful for comparing companies with different debt levels and tax rates.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | EV/EBITDA RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-05 | 7.65x |
| 2026-10-02 | 7.67x |
| 2026-10-01 | 7.57x |
| 2026-09-30 | 7.52x |
| 2026-09-29 | 7.58x |
| 2026-09-28 | 7.65x |
| 2026-09-25 | 7.62x |
| 2026-09-24 | 7.62x |
| 2026-09-23 | 7.62x |
| 2026-09-22 | 7.74x |
| 2026-09-21 | 7.72x |
| 2026-09-18 | 7.71x |
| 2026-09-17 | 7.78x |
| 2026-09-16 | 7.80x |
| 2026-09-15 | 7.72x |
| 2026-09-14 | 7.72x |
| 2026-09-11 | 7.73x |
| 2026-09-10 | 7.65x |
| 2026-09-09 | 7.66x |
| 2026-09-08 | 7.84x |
| 2026-09-04 | 7.98x |
| 2026-09-03 | 7.98x |
| 2026-09-02 | 8.09x |
| 2026-09-01 | 8.05x |
| 2026-08-31 | 8.19x |
| 2026-08-28 | 8.33x |
| 2026-08-27 | 8.31x |
| 2026-08-26 | 8.39x |
| 2026-08-25 | 8.40x |
| 2026-08-24 | 8.41x |
| 2026-08-21 | 8.43x |
| 2026-08-20 | 8.36x |
| 2026-08-19 | 8.42x |
| 2026-08-18 | 8.41x |
| 2026-08-17 | 8.26x |
| 2026-08-14 | 8.32x |
| 2026-08-13 | 8.44x |
| 2026-08-12 | 8.46x |
| 2026-08-11 | 8.39x |
| 2026-08-10 | 8.35x |
| 2026-08-07 | 8.49x |
| 2026-08-06 | 10.59x |
| 2026-08-05 | 10.14x |
| 2026-08-04 | 10.14x |
| 2026-08-03 | 10.03x |
| 2026-07-31 | 9.96x |
| 2026-07-30 | 10.00x |
| 2026-07-29 | 10.16x |
| 2026-07-28 | 10.20x |
| 2026-07-27 | 9.99x |
| 2026-07-24 | 10.08x |
| 2026-07-23 | 9.94x |
| 2026-07-22 | 10.08x |
| 2026-07-21 | 10.06x |
| 2026-07-20 | 10.01x |
| 2026-07-17 | 10.06x |
| 2026-07-16 | 10.22x |
| 2026-07-15 | 9.96x |
| 2026-07-14 | 9.83x |
| 2026-07-13 | 9.97x |
| 2026-07-10 | 9.93x |
| 2026-07-09 | 9.95x |
| 2026-07-08 | 9.84x |
| 2026-07-07 | 9.91x |
| 2026-07-06 | 9.92x |
| 2026-07-02 | 10.12x |
| 2026-07-01 | 10.19x |
| 2026-06-30 | 10.19x |
| 2026-06-29 | 10.24x |
| 2026-06-26 | 10.29x |
| 2026-06-25 | 10.22x |
| 2026-06-24 | 10.33x |
| 2026-06-23 | 10.00x |
| 2026-06-22 | 9.94x |
| 2026-06-18 | 9.98x |
| 2026-06-17 | 9.80x |
| 2026-06-16 | 9.96x |
| 2026-06-15 | 9.98x |
| 2026-06-12 | 9.92x |
| 2026-06-11 | 9.83x |
| 2026-06-10 | 9.72x |
| 2026-06-09 | 9.66x |
| 2026-06-08 | 9.39x |
| 2026-06-05 | 9.43x |
| 2026-06-04 | 9.33x |
| 2026-06-03 | 9.00x |
| 2026-06-02 | 9.13x |
| 2026-06-01 | 9.17x |
| 2026-05-29 | 9.13x |
| 2026-05-28 | 9.27x |
| 2026-05-27 | 9.29x |
| 2026-05-26 | 9.18x |
| 2026-05-22 | 9.15x |
| 2026-05-21 | 9.15x |
| 2026-05-20 | 9.08x |
| 2026-05-19 | 9.11x |
| 2026-05-18 | 9.14x |
| 2026-05-15 | 8.93x |
| 2026-05-14 | 9.02x |
| 2026-05-13 | 9.09x |
| 2026-05-12 | 9.09x |
| 2026-05-11 | 9.00x |
| 2026-05-08 | 9.07x |
| 2026-05-07 | 10.17x |
| 2026-05-06 | 9.84x |
| 2026-05-05 | 9.70x |
| 2026-05-04 | 9.62x |
| 2026-05-01 | 9.82x |
| 2026-04-30 | 9.88x |
| 2026-04-29 | 9.97x |
| 2026-04-28 | 10.01x |
| 2026-04-27 | 10.08x |
| 2026-04-24 | 10.16x |
| 2026-04-23 | 10.07x |
| 2026-04-22 | 10.00x |
| 2026-04-21 | 10.13x |
| 2026-04-20 | 10.21x |
| 2026-04-17 | 10.26x |
| 2026-04-16 | 10.04x |
| 2026-04-15 | 9.99x |
| 2026-04-14 | 9.86x |
| 2026-04-13 | 10.09x |
| 2026-04-10 | 9.95x |
| 2026-04-09 | 9.93x |
| 2026-04-08 | 9.88x |
| 2026-04-07 | 9.74x |
| 2026-04-06 | 9.75x |
| 2026-04-02 | 9.65x |
| 2026-04-01 | 9.76x |
| 2026-03-31 | 9.83x |
| 2026-03-30 | 9.89x |
| 2026-03-27 | 9.88x |
| 2026-03-26 | 9.94x |
| 2026-03-25 | 9.99x |
| 2026-03-24 | 9.89x |
| 2026-03-23 | 9.80x |
| 2026-03-20 | 9.53x |
| 2026-03-19 | 9.72x |
| 2026-03-18 | 9.66x |
| 2026-03-17 | 9.71x |
| 2026-03-16 | 9.87x |
| 2026-03-13 | 9.83x |
| 2026-03-12 | 9.78x |
| 2026-03-11 | 9.84x |
| 2026-03-10 | 9.81x |
| 2026-03-09 | 9.86x |
| 2026-03-06 | 9.93x |
| 2026-03-05 | 9.97x |
| 2026-03-04 | 10.15x |
| 2026-03-03 | 10.08x |
| 2026-03-02 | 10.24x |
| 2026-02-27 | 10.30x |
| 2026-02-26 | 10.31x |
| 2026-02-25 | 10.39x |
| 2026-02-24 | 10.43x |
| 2026-02-23 | 10.34x |
| 2026-02-20 | 10.39x |
| 2026-02-19 | 10.28x |
| 2026-02-18 | 10.25x |
| 2026-02-17 | 10.19x |
| 2026-02-13 | 10.06x |
| 2026-02-12 | 9.94x |
| 2026-02-11 | 9.94x |
| 2026-02-10 | 10.02x |
| 2026-02-09 | 9.98x |
| 2026-02-06 | 10.07x |
| 2026-02-05 | 8.49x |
| 2026-02-04 | 8.21x |
| 2026-02-03 | 8.09x |
| 2026-02-02 | 8.09x |
| 2026-01-30 | 7.97x |
| 2026-01-29 | 7.86x |
| 2026-01-28 | 7.65x |
| 2026-01-27 | 7.65x |
| 2026-01-26 | 7.69x |
| 2026-01-23 | 7.67x |
| 2026-01-22 | 7.73x |
| 2026-01-21 | 7.69x |
| 2026-01-20 | 7.59x |
| 2026-01-16 | 7.68x |
| 2026-01-15 | 7.86x |
| 2026-01-14 | 7.83x |
| 2026-01-13 | 7.74x |
| 2026-01-12 | 7.72x |
| 2026-01-09 | 7.77x |
| 2026-01-08 | 7.70x |
| 2026-01-07 | 7.57x |
| 2026-01-06 | 7.68x |
| 2026-01-05 | 7.66x |
| 2026-01-02 | 7.62x |
| 2025-12-31 | 7.66x |
| 2025-12-30 | 7.68x |
| 2025-12-29 | 7.71x |
| 2025-12-26 | 7.76x |
| 2025-12-24 | 7.75x |
| 2025-12-23 | 7.68x |
| 2025-12-22 | 7.68x |
| 2025-12-19 | 7.64x |
| 2025-12-18 | 7.75x |
| 2025-12-17 | 7.96x |
| 2025-12-16 | 7.95x |
| 2025-12-15 | 7.96x |
| 2025-12-12 | 7.93x |
| 2025-12-11 | 7.96x |
| 2025-12-10 | 8.00x |
| 2025-12-09 | 7.80x |
| 2025-12-08 | 7.78x |
| 2025-12-05 | 7.91x |
| 2025-12-04 | 7.92x |
| 2025-12-03 | 7.99x |
| 2025-12-02 | 7.94x |
| 2025-12-01 | 7.95x |
| 2025-11-28 | 8.03x |
| 2025-11-26 | 9.40x |
| 2025-11-25 | 9.39x |
| 2025-11-24 | 8.83x |
| 2025-11-21 | 9.00x |
| 2025-11-20 | 8.70x |
| 2025-11-19 | 8.63x |
| 2025-11-18 | 8.71x |
| 2025-11-17 | 8.75x |
| 2025-11-14 | 8.88x |
| 2025-11-13 | 8.93x |
| 2025-11-12 | 8.89x |
| 2025-11-11 | 8.86x |
| 2025-11-10 | 8.90x |
| 2025-11-07 | 8.82x |
| 2025-11-06 | 8.80x |
| 2025-11-05 | 8.81x |
| 2025-11-04 | 8.68x |
| 2025-11-03 | 8.74x |
| 2025-10-31 | 8.67x |
| 2025-10-30 | 8.78x |
| 2025-10-29 | 8.78x |
| 2025-10-28 | 9.03x |
| 2025-10-27 | 9.00x |
| 2025-10-24 | 8.95x |
| 2025-10-23 | 8.87x |
| 2025-10-22 | 8.80x |
| 2025-10-21 | 8.72x |
| 2025-10-20 | 8.70x |
| 2025-10-17 | 8.64x |
| 2025-10-16 | 8.50x |
| 2025-10-15 | 8.43x |
| 2025-10-14 | 8.42x |
| 2025-10-13 | 8.32x |
| 2025-10-10 | 8.44x |
| 2025-10-09 | 8.57x |
| 2025-10-08 | 8.62x |
| 2025-10-07 | 8.72x |
| 2025-10-06 | 8.78x |
| 2025-10-03 | 8.97x |
| 2025-10-02 | 8.99x |
| 2025-10-01 | 9.01x |
| 2025-09-30 | 9.08x |
| 2025-09-29 | 9.11x |
| 2025-09-26 | 9.20x |
| 2025-09-25 | 9.21x |
| 2025-09-24 | 9.30x |
| 2025-09-23 | 9.32x |
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