Basis: FMP quote market capitalization / four-quarter operating cash flow less absolute capital expenditures. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the Price/FCF ratio high or low?
The Price/FCF ratio of 7.19 is in line with its estimated 5-year average of 7.69, near the low end of its estimated 5-year range (5.00–34.20).
As of 2026-10-06T12:41:00.259Z. 8.28% below its estimated 12-month average of 7.84.
Calculation as of: 2026-10-06T12:41:00.259Z.
Quote observation: 2026-10-05T20:00:01.000Z. 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.
PRICE/FCF RATIO
7.19
PRICE/FCF RATIO AVG TTM
7.84
PRICE/FCF RATIO AVG 3Y
7.60
PRICE/FCF RATIO AVG 5Y
7.69
PRICE/FCF RATIO AVG 10Y
12.78
PRICE/FCF RATIO AVG 15Y
11.84
PRICE/FCF RATIO AVG 20Y
11.03
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-8.28%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-5.34%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-6.55%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-43.74%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-39.25%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-34.81%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
15.53
median of 58 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-53.70%
vs the sector median at left
Central Garden & Pet Company
Market Cap
$2.48B
Price/FCF Ratio
7.19
TTM Avg
7.84
3Y Avg
7.60
5Y Avg
7.69
Market Cap
$2.46B
Price/FCF Ratio
7.11
TTM Avg
6.96
3Y Avg
6.61
5Y Avg
8.93
Market Cap
$2.28B
Price/FCF Ratio
40.03
TTM Avg
26.87
3Y Avg
13.44
5Y Avg
11.65
Market Cap
$2.73B
Price/FCF Ratio
13.24
TTM Avg
16.06
3Y Avg
25.64
5Y Avg
822.04
Market Cap
$2.79B
Price/FCF Ratio
17.25
TTM Avg
19.46
3Y Avg
23.88
5Y Avg
29.43
Market Cap
$2.82B
Price/FCF Ratio
35.22
TTM Avg
30.17
3Y Avg
27.45
5Y Avg
36.59
| NAME | MARKET CAP | PRICE/FCF RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) | $2.48B | 7.19 | 7.84 | 7.60 | 7.69 |
| Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA)vs › | $2.46B | 7.11 | 6.96 | 6.61 | 8.93 |
| Coty Inc. (COTY)vs › | $2.39B | 6.88 | 7.61 | 17.34 | 18.74 |
| The Andersons, Inc. (ANDE)vs › | $2.28B | 40.03 | 26.87 | 13.44 | 11.65 |
| The Marzetti Company (MZTI)vs › | $2.73B | 13.24 | 16.06 | 25.64 | 822.04 |
| National Beverage Corp. (FIZZ)vs › | $2.79B | 17.25 | 19.46 | 23.88 | 29.43 |
| Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. (TR)vs › | $2.82B | 35.22 | 30.17 | 27.45 | 36.59 |
| Freshpet, Inc. (FRPT)vs › | $3.01B | 147.97 | 128.55 | 132.09 | 132.09 |
| Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM)vs › | $3.05B | N/A | 5.48 | 7.41 | 9.16 |
| The Vita Coco Company, Inc. (COCO)vs › | $3.18B | 25.52 | 62.24 | 43.67 | 47.07 |
P/FCF Ratio
7.2
FCF Yield
13.91%
P/FCF measures market price relative to free cash flow per share. Free cash flow is operating cash flow after capital expenditures.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | PRICE/FCF RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-05 | 7.12 |
| 2026-10-02 | 7.14 |
| 2026-10-01 | 7.03 |
| 2026-09-30 | 6.97 |
| 2026-09-29 | 7.04 |
| 2026-09-28 | 7.11 |
| 2026-09-25 | 7.08 |
| 2026-09-24 | 7.08 |
| 2026-09-23 | 7.08 |
| 2026-09-22 | 7.21 |
| 2026-09-21 | 7.19 |
| 2026-09-18 | 7.18 |
| 2026-09-17 | 7.26 |
| 2026-09-16 | 7.28 |
| 2026-09-15 | 7.18 |
| 2026-09-14 | 7.19 |
| 2026-09-11 | 7.20 |
| 2026-09-10 | 7.11 |
| 2026-09-09 | 7.12 |
| 2026-09-08 | 7.32 |
| 2026-09-04 | 7.48 |
| 2026-09-03 | 7.47 |
| 2026-09-02 | 7.59 |
| 2026-09-01 | 7.55 |
| 2026-08-31 | 7.70 |
| 2026-08-28 | 7.85 |
| 2026-08-27 | 7.83 |
| 2026-08-26 | 7.92 |
| 2026-08-25 | 7.93 |
| 2026-08-24 | 7.94 |
| 2026-08-21 | 7.96 |
| 2026-08-20 | 7.88 |
| 2026-08-19 | 7.95 |
| 2026-08-18 | 7.94 |
| 2026-08-17 | 7.77 |
| 2026-08-14 | 7.84 |
| 2026-08-13 | 7.96 |
| 2026-08-12 | 7.99 |
| 2026-08-11 | 7.91 |
| 2026-08-10 | 7.87 |
| 2026-08-07 | 8.02 |
| 2026-08-06 | 10.21 |
| 2026-08-05 | 9.66 |
| 2026-08-04 | 9.67 |
| 2026-08-03 | 9.53 |
| 2026-07-31 | 9.44 |
| 2026-07-30 | 9.49 |
| 2026-07-29 | 9.68 |
| 2026-07-28 | 9.74 |
| 2026-07-27 | 9.49 |
| 2026-07-24 | 9.59 |
| 2026-07-23 | 9.43 |
| 2026-07-22 | 9.59 |
| 2026-07-21 | 9.57 |
| 2026-07-20 | 9.51 |
| 2026-07-17 | 9.56 |
| 2026-07-16 | 9.76 |
| 2026-07-15 | 9.45 |
| 2026-07-14 | 9.29 |
| 2026-07-13 | 9.46 |
| 2026-07-10 | 9.41 |
| 2026-07-09 | 9.43 |
| 2026-07-08 | 9.30 |
| 2026-07-07 | 9.38 |
| 2026-07-06 | 9.39 |
| 2026-07-02 | 9.64 |
| 2026-07-01 | 9.73 |
| 2026-06-30 | 9.72 |
| 2026-06-29 | 9.78 |
| 2026-06-26 | 9.85 |
| 2026-06-25 | 9.76 |
| 2026-06-24 | 9.90 |
| 2026-06-23 | 9.49 |
| 2026-06-22 | 9.42 |
| 2026-06-18 | 9.47 |
| 2026-06-17 | 9.25 |
| 2026-06-16 | 9.44 |
| 2026-06-15 | 9.47 |
| 2026-06-12 | 9.40 |
| 2026-06-11 | 9.29 |
| 2026-06-10 | 9.16 |
| 2026-06-09 | 9.09 |
| 2026-06-08 | 8.76 |
| 2026-06-05 | 8.81 |
| 2026-06-04 | 8.68 |
| 2026-06-03 | 8.29 |
| 2026-06-02 | 8.44 |
| 2026-06-01 | 8.48 |
| 2026-05-29 | 8.44 |
| 2026-05-28 | 8.60 |
| 2026-05-27 | 8.63 |
| 2026-05-26 | 8.50 |
| 2026-05-22 | 8.46 |
| 2026-05-21 | 8.47 |
| 2026-05-20 | 8.38 |
| 2026-05-19 | 8.41 |
| 2026-05-18 | 8.46 |
| 2026-05-15 | 8.20 |
| 2026-05-14 | 8.31 |
| 2026-05-13 | 8.38 |
| 2026-05-12 | 8.39 |
| 2026-05-11 | 8.28 |
| 2026-05-08 | 8.36 |
| 2026-05-07 | 8.39 |
| 2026-05-06 | 8.02 |
| 2026-05-05 | 7.86 |
| 2026-05-04 | 7.77 |
| 2026-05-01 | 8.00 |
| 2026-04-30 | 8.06 |
| 2026-04-29 | 8.16 |
| 2026-04-28 | 8.21 |
| 2026-04-27 | 8.29 |
| 2026-04-24 | 8.38 |
| 2026-04-23 | 8.28 |
| 2026-04-22 | 8.20 |
| 2026-04-21 | 8.34 |
| 2026-04-20 | 8.44 |
| 2026-04-17 | 8.49 |
| 2026-04-16 | 8.25 |
| 2026-04-15 | 8.18 |
| 2026-04-14 | 8.04 |
| 2026-04-13 | 8.30 |
| 2026-04-10 | 8.14 |
| 2026-04-09 | 8.12 |
| 2026-04-08 | 8.06 |
| 2026-04-07 | 7.91 |
| 2026-04-06 | 7.92 |
| 2026-04-02 | 7.80 |
| 2026-04-01 | 7.93 |
| 2026-03-31 | 8.01 |
| 2026-03-30 | 8.08 |
| 2026-03-27 | 8.06 |
| 2026-03-26 | 8.13 |
| 2026-03-25 | 8.18 |
| 2026-03-24 | 8.08 |
| 2026-03-23 | 7.97 |
| 2026-03-20 | 7.66 |
| 2026-03-19 | 7.88 |
| 2026-03-18 | 7.81 |
| 2026-03-17 | 7.87 |
| 2026-03-16 | 8.05 |
| 2026-03-13 | 8.00 |
| 2026-03-12 | 7.95 |
| 2026-03-11 | 8.01 |
| 2026-03-10 | 7.99 |
| 2026-03-09 | 8.04 |
| 2026-03-06 | 8.12 |
| 2026-03-05 | 8.16 |
| 2026-03-04 | 8.37 |
| 2026-03-03 | 8.29 |
| 2026-03-02 | 8.47 |
| 2026-02-27 | 8.53 |
| 2026-02-26 | 8.55 |
| 2026-02-25 | 8.63 |
| 2026-02-24 | 8.69 |
| 2026-02-23 | 8.58 |
| 2026-02-20 | 8.64 |
| 2026-02-19 | 8.51 |
| 2026-02-18 | 8.48 |
| 2026-02-17 | 8.41 |
| 2026-02-13 | 8.26 |
| 2026-02-12 | 8.13 |
| 2026-02-11 | 8.13 |
| 2026-02-10 | 8.22 |
| 2026-02-09 | 8.17 |
| 2026-02-06 | 8.27 |
| 2026-02-05 | 7.85 |
| 2026-02-04 | 7.53 |
| 2026-02-03 | 7.40 |
| 2026-02-02 | 7.40 |
| 2026-01-30 | 7.26 |
| 2026-01-29 | 7.12 |
| 2026-01-28 | 6.88 |
| 2026-01-27 | 6.88 |
| 2026-01-26 | 6.93 |
| 2026-01-23 | 6.90 |
| 2026-01-22 | 6.97 |
| 2026-01-21 | 6.93 |
| 2026-01-20 | 6.82 |
| 2026-01-16 | 6.92 |
| 2026-01-15 | 7.13 |
| 2026-01-14 | 7.10 |
| 2026-01-13 | 6.98 |
| 2026-01-12 | 6.97 |
| 2026-01-09 | 7.02 |
| 2026-01-08 | 6.95 |
| 2026-01-07 | 6.79 |
| 2026-01-06 | 6.92 |
| 2026-01-05 | 6.90 |
| 2026-01-02 | 6.85 |
| 2025-12-31 | 6.90 |
| 2025-12-30 | 6.92 |
| 2025-12-29 | 6.96 |
| 2025-12-26 | 7.01 |
| 2025-12-24 | 7.00 |
| 2025-12-23 | 6.92 |
| 2025-12-22 | 6.92 |
| 2025-12-19 | 6.87 |
| 2025-12-18 | 7.00 |
| 2025-12-17 | 7.24 |
| 2025-12-16 | 7.23 |
| 2025-12-15 | 7.24 |
| 2025-12-12 | 7.20 |
| 2025-12-11 | 7.24 |
| 2025-12-10 | 7.29 |
| 2025-12-09 | 7.06 |
| 2025-12-08 | 7.04 |
| 2025-12-05 | 7.19 |
| 2025-12-04 | 7.20 |
| 2025-12-03 | 7.27 |
| 2025-12-02 | 7.21 |
| 2025-12-01 | 7.23 |
| 2025-11-28 | 7.33 |
| 2025-11-26 | 7.04 |
| 2025-11-25 | 7.03 |
| 2025-11-24 | 6.47 |
| 2025-11-21 | 6.65 |
| 2025-11-20 | 6.34 |
| 2025-11-19 | 6.27 |
| 2025-11-18 | 6.36 |
| 2025-11-17 | 6.39 |
| 2025-11-14 | 6.52 |
| 2025-11-13 | 6.58 |
| 2025-11-12 | 6.53 |
| 2025-11-11 | 6.50 |
| 2025-11-10 | 6.54 |
| 2025-11-07 | 6.47 |
| 2025-11-06 | 6.44 |
| 2025-11-05 | 6.46 |
| 2025-11-04 | 6.32 |
| 2025-11-03 | 6.38 |
| 2025-10-31 | 6.31 |
| 2025-10-30 | 6.43 |
| 2025-10-29 | 6.42 |
| 2025-10-28 | 6.67 |
| 2025-10-27 | 6.64 |
| 2025-10-24 | 6.59 |
| 2025-10-23 | 6.52 |
| 2025-10-22 | 6.44 |
| 2025-10-21 | 6.36 |
| 2025-10-20 | 6.35 |
| 2025-10-17 | 6.29 |
| 2025-10-16 | 6.15 |
| 2025-10-15 | 6.07 |
| 2025-10-14 | 6.07 |
| 2025-10-13 | 5.97 |
| 2025-10-10 | 6.09 |
| 2025-10-09 | 6.22 |
| 2025-10-08 | 6.27 |
| 2025-10-07 | 6.37 |
| 2025-10-06 | 6.42 |
| 2025-10-03 | 6.61 |
| 2025-10-02 | 6.64 |
| 2025-10-01 | 6.65 |
| 2025-09-30 | 6.72 |
| 2025-09-29 | 6.75 |
| 2025-09-26 | 6.84 |
| 2025-09-25 | 6.85 |
| 2025-09-24 | 6.94 |
| 2025-09-23 | 6.96 |
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