Central Garden & Pet (CENTA) Interest Coverage Ratio: History & Chart

Central Garden & Pet Company(CENTA)

Packaged Foods · Walnut Creek, CA

$34.65+0.39 (+1.14%)

Delayed quote: Oct 6, 2026, 12:30 PM EDT

About Central Garden & Pet Company

Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) is a prominent U.S.-based enterprise specializing in the manufacturing and distribution of a wide array of products for both the lawn and garden and pet supply sectors. Its operations are strategically divided into two primary divisions: Pet and Garden. The Pet segment caters to a diverse range of animal companions, offering everything from essential dog and cat provisions—such as treats, chews, toys, beds, grooming aids, waste management solutions, and containment systems—to specialized items for aquatics, small animals, reptiles, and pet birds. For these smaller creatures, products include cages, habitats, bedding, food, and nutritional supplements. Furthermore, this segment addresses animal and household health with insect control solutions, and provides comprehensive supplies for live fish and other aquarium inhabitants, encompassing tanks, furniture, lighting, pumps, filters, water conditioners, and various food and supplement options. It also extends its offerings to horses and livestock, and even includes outdoor cushions and pillows. Key brands within this segment feature well-known names such as Aqueon, Cadet, Comfort Zone, Farnam, Four Paws, Kaytee, K&H Pet Products, Nylabone, and Zilla. The Garden division supplies an extensive catalog of lawn and garden necessities. This includes grass seed, a variety of wild bird products (feed, feeders, houses, and accessories), fertilizers, decorative outdoor lifestyle items, and live plants. Additionally, it provides solutions for pest and weed control, offering herbicides, insecticides, and other pesticide products. Notable brands under the Garden segment are AMDRO, Ferry-Morse, Pennington, and Sevin, alongside others like Bell Nursery, Lilly Miller, and Over-N-Out. Established in 1955, Central Garden & Pet Company maintains its corporate headquarters in Walnut Creek, California.

Walnut Creek, CA

6,000 employees

www.central.com

Consumer Defensive / Packaged Foods

Sector: Consumer Defensive
Industry: Packaged Foods
CEO: Nicholas Lahanas

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CENTA Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

4.59x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM

5.41x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y

4.06x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y

4.05x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y

4.35x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y

3.52x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y

3.43x

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-15.10%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+12.92%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+13.29%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+5.61%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+30.29%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+33.72%

SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE

3.40x

median of 130 covered companies

CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN

+35.20%

vs the sector median at left

NAME	MARKET CAP	INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO	TTM	3Y	5Y
Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA)	$2.49B	4.59x	5.41x	4.06x	4.05x
Coty Inc. (COTY)vs ›	$2.50B	-0.53x	1.61x	1.58x	1.58x
Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT)vs ›	$2.51B	4.59x	3.91x	3.83x	4.07x
Newell Brands Inc. (NWL)vs ›	$2.39B	1.39x	0.81x	0.98x	1.73x
The Andersons, Inc. (ANDE)vs ›	$2.28B	2.72x	4.29x	4.85x	3.44x
The Marzetti Company (MZTI)vs ›	$2.75B	135.40x	135.40x	135.40x	135.40x
National Beverage Corp. (FIZZ)vs ›	$2.82B	N/A	953.32x	806.17x	586.96x
Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. (TR)vs ›	$2.84B	229.91x	213.69x	448.62x	601.51x
Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO)vs ›	$2.00B	30.32x	157.29x	252.77x	338.15x
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM)vs ›	$3.01B	N/A	1539.90x	1273.97x	1019.69x

NAME

MARKET CAP

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

TTM

Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA)

$2.49B

4.59x

5.41x

4.06x

4.05x

Coty Inc. (COTY)vs ›

$2.50B

-0.53x

1.61x

1.58x

Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT)vs ›

$2.51B

4.59x

3.91x

3.83x

4.07x

Newell Brands Inc. (NWL)vs ›

$2.39B

1.39x

0.81x

0.98x

1.73x

The Andersons, Inc. (ANDE)vs ›

$2.28B

2.72x

4.29x

4.85x

3.44x

The Marzetti Company (MZTI)vs ›

$2.75B

135.40x

National Beverage Corp. (FIZZ)vs ›

$2.82B

N/A

953.32x

806.17x

586.96x

Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. (TR)vs ›

$2.84B

229.91x

213.69x

448.62x

601.51x

Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO)vs ›

$2.00B

30.32x

157.29x

252.77x

338.15x

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM)vs ›

$3.01B

N/A

1539.90x

1273.97x

1019.69x

Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ

What is the interest coverage ratio for Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA)?

The interest coverage ratio for CENTA stock is 4.59x.

Is Central Garden & Pet Company's interest coverage ratio high or low?

The interest coverage ratio of 4.59x is 13% above its 5-year average of 4.05x, around the middle of its 5-year range (-2.30x–9.41x).

What is the TTM average interest coverage ratio for Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA)?

The TTM average interest coverage ratio for CENTA stock is 5.41x.

What is the 3Y average interest coverage ratio for Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA)?

The 3Y average interest coverage ratio for CENTA stock is 4.06x.

What is the 5Y average interest coverage ratio for Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA)?

The 5Y average interest coverage ratio for CENTA stock is 4.05x.

What is the 10Y average interest coverage ratio for Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA)?

The 10Y average interest coverage ratio for CENTA stock is 4.35x.

What is the 15Y average interest coverage ratio for Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA)?

The 15Y average interest coverage ratio for CENTA stock is 3.52x.

What is the 20Y average interest coverage ratio for Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA)?

The 20Y average interest coverage ratio for CENTA stock is 3.43x.

DATE	INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
2026-06-27	8.81x
2026-03-28	8.12x
2025-12-27	1.14x
2025-09-27	-0.45x
2025-06-28	9.41x
2025-03-29	6.43x
2024-12-28	1.93x
2024-09-28	-2.30x
2024-06-29	7.88x
2024-03-30	6.50x
2023-12-30	0.59x
2023-09-30	0.71x
2023-06-24	8.45x
2023-03-25	5.25x
2022-12-24	0.03x
2022-09-24	0.88x
2022-06-25	7.91x
2022-03-26	7.25x
2021-12-25	1.81x
2021-09-25	0.67x
2021-06-26	8.62x
2021-03-27	10.23x
2020-12-26	1.29x
2020-09-26	2.33x
2020-06-27	8.85x
2020-03-28	6.15x
2019-12-28	0.19x
2019-09-28	1.02x
2019-06-29	6.45x
2019-03-30	5.84x
2018-12-29	0.96x
2018-09-29	1.71x
2018-06-30	5.74x
2018-03-31	6.22x
2017-12-30	3.04x
2017-09-30	1.99x
2017-06-24	7.97x
2017-03-25	9.35x
2016-12-24	2.90x
2016-09-24	1.96x
2016-06-25	6.92x
2016-03-26	8.37x
2015-12-26	0.40x
2015-09-26	0.15x
2015-06-27	4.34x
2015-03-28	4.21x
2014-12-27	0.11x
2014-09-27	0.14x
2014-06-28	1.77x
2014-03-29	4.30x
2013-12-28	-0.68x
2013-09-28	-2.51x
2013-06-29	2.90x
2013-03-30	4.27x
2012-12-29	-1.27x
2012-09-29	-0.89x
2012-06-23	4.57x
2012-03-24	3.60x
2011-12-24	-1.96x
2011-09-24	-1.20x
2011-06-25	3.69x
2011-03-26	6.39x
2010-12-25	-1.48x
2010-09-25	0.82x
2010-06-26	4.63x
2010-03-27	5.43x
2009-12-26	-1.36x
2009-09-26	4.10x
2009-06-27	9.90x
2009-03-28	9.99x
2008-12-27	-0.21x
2008-09-27	0.47x
2008-06-28	4.21x
2008-03-29	5.72x
2007-12-29	0.02x
2007-09-29	0.80x
2007-06-30	3.28x
2007-03-31	4.50x
2006-12-30	0.55x
2006-09-30	1.78x
2006-06-24	6.73x
2006-03-25	7.30x
2005-12-24	1.75x
2005-09-24	3.19x
2005-06-25	304.72x
2005-03-26	24.25x
2004-12-25	1.69x
2004-09-25	2.76x
2004-06-26	19.61x
2004-03-27	14.10x
2003-12-27	0.80x
2003-09-27	2.64x
2003-06-28	13.16x
2003-03-29	5.55x
2002-12-28	0.66x
2002-09-28	0.02x

DATE

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

2026-06-27

8.81x

2026-03-28

8.12x

2025-12-27

1.14x

2025-09-27

-0.45x

2025-06-28

9.41x

2025-03-29

6.43x

2024-12-28

1.93x

2024-09-28

-2.30x

2024-06-29

7.88x

2024-03-30

6.50x

2023-12-30

0.59x

2023-09-30

0.71x

2023-06-24

8.45x

2023-03-25

5.25x

2022-12-24

0.03x

2022-09-24

0.88x

2022-06-25

7.91x

2022-03-26

7.25x

2021-12-25

1.81x

2021-09-25

0.67x

2021-06-26

8.62x

2021-03-27

10.23x

2020-12-26

1.29x

2020-09-26

2.33x

2020-06-27

8.85x

2020-03-28

6.15x

2019-12-28

0.19x

2019-09-28

1.02x

2019-06-29

6.45x

2019-03-30

5.84x

2018-12-29

0.96x

2018-09-29

1.71x

2018-06-30

5.74x

2018-03-31

6.22x

2017-12-30

3.04x

2017-09-30

1.99x

2017-06-24

7.97x

2017-03-25

9.35x

2016-12-24

2.90x

2016-09-24

1.96x

2016-06-25

6.92x

2016-03-26

8.37x

2015-12-26

0.40x

2015-09-26

0.15x

2015-06-27

4.34x

2015-03-28

4.21x

2014-12-27

0.11x

2014-09-27

0.14x

2014-06-28

1.77x

2014-03-29

4.30x

2013-12-28

-0.68x

2013-09-28

-2.51x

2013-06-29

2.90x

2013-03-30

4.27x

2012-12-29

-1.27x

2012-09-29

-0.89x

2012-06-23

4.57x

2012-03-24

3.60x

2011-12-24

-1.96x

2011-09-24

-1.20x

2011-06-25

3.69x

2011-03-26

6.39x

2010-12-25

-1.48x

2010-09-25

0.82x

2010-06-26

4.63x

2010-03-27

5.43x

2009-12-26

-1.36x

2009-09-26

4.10x

2009-06-27

9.90x

2009-03-28

9.99x

2008-12-27

-0.21x

2008-09-27

0.47x

2008-06-28

4.21x

2008-03-29

5.72x

2007-12-29

0.02x

2007-09-29

0.80x

2007-06-30

3.28x

2007-03-31

4.50x

2006-12-30

0.55x

2006-09-30

1.78x

2006-06-24

6.73x

2006-03-25

7.30x

2005-12-24

1.75x

2005-09-24

3.19x

2005-06-25

304.72x

2005-03-26

24.25x

2004-12-25

1.69x

2004-09-25

2.76x

2004-06-26

19.61x

2004-03-27

14.10x

2003-12-27

0.80x

2003-09-27

2.64x

2003-06-28

13.16x

2003-03-29

5.55x

2002-12-28

0.66x

2002-09-28

0.02x

Interest Coverage Ratio: 4.59x

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