Central Garden & Pet Profit Margin

Central Garden & Pet's profit margin stands at 5.39% as of June 2026. That compares with 4.44% in the prior-year period — up 21.5% year over year. That is below the Consumer Staples sector average of 14.52%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

Central Garden & Pet reported 5.39% in profit margin versus 4.44% a year earlier — a 21.5% year-over-year increase. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.

Central Garden & Pet sits lower the Consumer Staples benchmark (14.52%) with a profit margin of 5.39%. That is roughly 62.9% below the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.

A profit margin of 5.39% for Central Garden & Pet means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.

The history chart shows how Central Garden & Pet's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places CENT next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.