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Our Company Central Garden & Pet Company ( Central ) is a market leader in the U.S. pet and garden industries. For more than 40 years, we have delivered innovative, trusted solutions that help lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger.
Operating margin is thin at 7.99%. Limited cushion if revenue slows or costs rise, not the profile of a wide-moat business.
Revenue declined 2.2% YoY. The question is whether this is cyclical or a structural shift.
Free cash flow declined 17% versus the prior year, cash generation momentum has weakened.
Profitability & Returns
Revenue (TTM)
$3.16B
▼ -2.2% YoY
Net Income (TTM)
$171M
▲ +50.8% YoY
Op. Margin
8.20%
▲ +2.2pp YoY
ROIC
6.73%
▲ +1.3pp YoY
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
FCF (TTM)
$282M
▼ -17.2% YoY
Op. Cash Flow (TTM)
$328M
▼ -15.8% YoY
Net Debt
$765M
Cash & Equiv.
$653M
5Y CAGR: +3.0%
5Y CAGR: +5.6%
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