Which has higher earnings & valuation, CENTA or CENT?

Central Garden & Pet is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Central Garden & Pet, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Central Garden & Pet $3.13B 0.76 $162.84M $2.75 13.74 Central Garden & Pet $3.13B 0.86 $162.84M $2.75 15.70

Is CENTA or CENT more profitable?

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Central Garden & Pet 5.42% 11.55% 5.04% Central Garden & Pet 5.42% 11.55% 5.04%

Does the media favor CENTA or CENT?

In the previous week, Central Garden & Pet and Central Garden & Pet both had 3 articles in the media. Central Garden & Pet's average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat Central Garden & Pet's score of 0.50 indicating that Central Garden & Pet is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Central Garden & Pet 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Central Garden & Pet 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, CENTA or WDFC?

Central Garden & Pet has higher revenue and earnings than WD-40. Central Garden & Pet is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than WD-40, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Central Garden & Pet $3.13B 0.76 $162.84M $2.75 13.74 WD-40 $619.98M 4.93 $90.99M $5.88 38.64

Is CENTA or WDFC more profitable?

WD-40 has a net margin of 12.57% compared to Central Garden & Pet's net margin of 5.42%. WD-40's return on equity of 30.23% beat Central Garden & Pet's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Central Garden & Pet 5.42% 11.55% 5.04% WD-40 12.57% 30.23% 17.15%

Does the media prefer CENTA or WDFC?

In the previous week, Central Garden & Pet and Central Garden & Pet both had 3 articles in the media. Central Garden & Pet's average media sentiment score of 0.50 beat WD-40's score of 0.44 indicating that Central Garden & Pet is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Central Garden & Pet 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive WD-40 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Does the media refer more to SPB or CENTA?

In the previous week, Spectrum Brands had 1 more articles in the media than Central Garden & Pet. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Spectrum Brands and 3 mentions for Central Garden & Pet. Central Garden & Pet's average media sentiment score of 0.50 beat Spectrum Brands' score of 0.48 indicating that Central Garden & Pet is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Spectrum Brands 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Central Garden & Pet 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts rate ODC or CENTA?

Central Garden & Pet has a consensus target price of $45.00, indicating a potential upside of 19.11%. Given Central Garden & Pet's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Central Garden & Pet is more favorable than Oil-Dri Corporation Of America. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Oil-Dri Corporation Of America 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00 Central Garden & Pet 1 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.83

Does the media favor ODC or CENTA?

In the previous week, Central Garden & Pet had 1 more articles in the media than Oil-Dri Corporation Of America. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Central Garden & Pet and 2 mentions for Oil-Dri Corporation Of America. Central Garden & Pet's average media sentiment score of 0.50 beat Oil-Dri Corporation Of America's score of 0.41 indicating that Central Garden & Pet is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Oil-Dri Corporation Of America 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Central Garden & Pet 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media favor PG or CENTA?

In the previous week, Procter & Gamble had 76 more articles in the media than Central Garden & Pet. MarketBeat recorded 79 mentions for Procter & Gamble and 3 mentions for Central Garden & Pet. Procter & Gamble's average media sentiment score of 1.44 beat Central Garden & Pet's score of 0.50 indicating that Procter & Gamble is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Procter & Gamble 71 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Central Garden & Pet 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Central Garden & Pet (CENTA) Competitors

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CENTA vs. CENT, WDFC, SPB, ODC, and PG

Should you buy Central Garden & Pet stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Central Garden & Pet with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Central Garden & Pet include Central Garden & Pet (CENT), WD-40 (WDFC), Spectrum Brands (SPB), Oil-Dri Corporation Of America (ODC), and Procter & Gamble (PG).

How does Central Garden & Pet compare to Central Garden & Pet?

Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA) and Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability, media sentiment and dividends.

Central Garden & Pet currently has a consensus target price of $45.00, suggesting a potential upside of 19.11%. Central Garden & Pet has a consensus target price of $54.00, suggesting a potential upside of 25.06%. Given Central Garden & Pet's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Central Garden & Pet is more favorable than Central Garden & Pet.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Central Garden & Pet	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83
Central Garden & Pet	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.25

In the previous week, Central Garden & Pet and Central Garden & Pet both had 3 articles in the media. Central Garden & Pet's average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat Central Garden & Pet's score of 0.50 indicating that Central Garden & Pet is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Central Garden & Pet	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Central Garden & Pet	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Central Garden & Pet	5.42%	11.55%	5.04%
Central Garden & Pet	5.42%	11.55%	5.04%

50.8% of Central Garden & Pet shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 16.1% of Central Garden & Pet shares are owned by institutional investors. 20.3% of Central Garden & Pet shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 8.2% of Central Garden & Pet shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Central Garden & Pet is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Central Garden & Pet, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Central Garden & Pet	$3.13B	0.76	$162.84M	$2.75	13.74
Central Garden & Pet	$3.13B	0.86	$162.84M	$2.75	15.70

Central Garden & Pet has a beta of 0.59, indicating that its stock price is 41% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Central Garden & Pet has a beta of 0.63, indicating that its stock price is 37% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Central Garden & Pet beats Central Garden & Pet on 6 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Central Garden & Pet compare to WD-40?

Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA) and WD-40 (NASDAQ:WDFC) are both mid-cap household products companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership and valuation.

Central Garden & Pet has higher revenue and earnings than WD-40. Central Garden & Pet is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than WD-40, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Central Garden & Pet	$3.13B	0.76	$162.84M	$2.75	13.74
WD-40	$619.98M	4.93	$90.99M	$5.88	38.64

Central Garden & Pet presently has a consensus target price of $45.00, indicating a potential upside of 19.11%. WD-40 has a consensus target price of $270.00, indicating a potential upside of 18.83%. Given Central Garden & Pet's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Central Garden & Pet is more favorable than WD-40.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Central Garden & Pet	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83
WD-40	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

In the previous week, Central Garden & Pet and Central Garden & Pet both had 3 articles in the media. Central Garden & Pet's average media sentiment score of 0.50 beat WD-40's score of 0.44 indicating that Central Garden & Pet is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Central Garden & Pet	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
WD-40	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Central Garden & Pet has a beta of 0.59, suggesting that its share price is 41% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, WD-40 has a beta of 0.3, suggesting that its share price is 70% less volatile than the broader market.

WD-40 has a net margin of 12.57% compared to Central Garden & Pet's net margin of 5.42%. WD-40's return on equity of 30.23% beat Central Garden & Pet's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Central Garden & Pet	5.42%	11.55%	5.04%
WD-40	12.57%	30.23%	17.15%

50.8% of Central Garden & Pet shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.5% of WD-40 shares are owned by institutional investors. 20.3% of Central Garden & Pet shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of WD-40 shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Central Garden & Pet beats WD-40 on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Central Garden & Pet compare to Spectrum Brands?

Spectrum Brands (NYSE:SPB) and Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, dividends and profitability.

Central Garden & Pet has a net margin of 5.42% compared to Spectrum Brands' net margin of 4.47%. Central Garden & Pet's return on equity of 11.55% beat Spectrum Brands' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Spectrum Brands	4.47%	8.23%	4.53%
Central Garden & Pet	5.42%	11.55%	5.04%

Central Garden & Pet has higher revenue and earnings than Spectrum Brands. Central Garden & Pet is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Spectrum Brands, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Spectrum Brands	$2.81B	0.69	$99.70M	$5.24	15.98
Central Garden & Pet	$3.13B	0.76	$162.84M	$2.75	13.74

50.8% of Central Garden & Pet shares are held by institutional investors. 3.9% of Spectrum Brands shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 20.3% of Central Garden & Pet shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Spectrum Brands presently has a consensus target price of $86.00, suggesting a potential upside of 2.69%. Central Garden & Pet has a consensus target price of $45.00, suggesting a potential upside of 19.11%. Given Central Garden & Pet's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Central Garden & Pet is more favorable than Spectrum Brands.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Spectrum Brands	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
Central Garden & Pet	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83

In the previous week, Spectrum Brands had 1 more articles in the media than Central Garden & Pet. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Spectrum Brands and 3 mentions for Central Garden & Pet. Central Garden & Pet's average media sentiment score of 0.50 beat Spectrum Brands' score of 0.48 indicating that Central Garden & Pet is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Spectrum Brands	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Central Garden & Pet	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Spectrum Brands has a beta of 0.65, indicating that its share price is 35% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Central Garden & Pet has a beta of 0.59, indicating that its share price is 41% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Central Garden & Pet beats Spectrum Brands on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Central Garden & Pet compare to Oil-Dri Corporation Of America?

Oil-Dri Corporation Of America (NYSE:ODC) and Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA) are both household products companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, media sentiment, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and risk.

In the previous week, Central Garden & Pet had 1 more articles in the media than Oil-Dri Corporation Of America. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Central Garden & Pet and 2 mentions for Oil-Dri Corporation Of America. Central Garden & Pet's average media sentiment score of 0.50 beat Oil-Dri Corporation Of America's score of 0.41 indicating that Central Garden & Pet is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Oil-Dri Corporation Of America	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Central Garden & Pet	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Central Garden & Pet has a consensus target price of $45.00, indicating a potential upside of 19.11%. Given Central Garden & Pet's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Central Garden & Pet is more favorable than Oil-Dri Corporation Of America.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Oil-Dri Corporation Of America	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Central Garden & Pet	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83

49.0% of Oil-Dri Corporation Of America shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 50.8% of Central Garden & Pet shares are held by institutional investors. 11.7% of Oil-Dri Corporation Of America shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 20.3% of Central Garden & Pet shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Central Garden & Pet has higher revenue and earnings than Oil-Dri Corporation Of America. Central Garden & Pet is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Oil-Dri Corporation Of America, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Oil-Dri Corporation Of America	$485.57M	2.83	$54M	$3.89	24.40
Central Garden & Pet	$3.13B	0.76	$162.84M	$2.75	13.74

Oil-Dri Corporation Of America has a beta of 0.81, suggesting that its share price is 19% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Central Garden & Pet has a beta of 0.59, suggesting that its share price is 41% less volatile than the broader market.

Oil-Dri Corporation Of America has a net margin of 11.35% compared to Central Garden & Pet's net margin of 5.42%. Oil-Dri Corporation Of America's return on equity of 20.53% beat Central Garden & Pet's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Oil-Dri Corporation Of America	11.35%	20.53%	14.17%
Central Garden & Pet	5.42%	11.55%	5.04%

Summary

Central Garden & Pet beats Oil-Dri Corporation Of America on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Central Garden & Pet compare to Procter & Gamble?

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) and Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA) are both household products companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, profitability, institutional ownership and valuation.

Procter & Gamble has a net margin of 19.16% compared to Central Garden & Pet's net margin of 5.42%. Procter & Gamble's return on equity of 32.00% beat Central Garden & Pet's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Procter & Gamble	19.16%	32.00%	13.27%
Central Garden & Pet	5.42%	11.55%	5.04%

Procter & Gamble has a beta of 0.39, meaning that its share price is 61% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Central Garden & Pet has a beta of 0.59, meaning that its share price is 41% less volatile than the broader market.

Procter & Gamble currently has a consensus price target of $160.78, indicating a potential upside of 6.58%. Central Garden & Pet has a consensus price target of $45.00, indicating a potential upside of 19.11%. Given Central Garden & Pet's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Central Garden & Pet is more favorable than Procter & Gamble.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Procter & Gamble	0 Sell rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.52
Central Garden & Pet	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83

65.8% of Procter & Gamble shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 50.8% of Central Garden & Pet shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Procter & Gamble shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 20.3% of Central Garden & Pet shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Procter & Gamble has higher revenue and earnings than Central Garden & Pet. Central Garden & Pet is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Procter & Gamble, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Procter & Gamble	$84.28B	4.17	$15.97B	$6.84	22.05
Central Garden & Pet	$3.13B	0.76	$162.84M	$2.75	13.74

In the previous week, Procter & Gamble had 76 more articles in the media than Central Garden & Pet. MarketBeat recorded 79 mentions for Procter & Gamble and 3 mentions for Central Garden & Pet. Procter & Gamble's average media sentiment score of 1.44 beat Central Garden & Pet's score of 0.50 indicating that Procter & Gamble is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Procter & Gamble	71 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Central Garden & Pet	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

Procter & Gamble beats Central Garden & Pet on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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This chart shows the average media sentiment of NASDAQ and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.

CENTA vs. The Competition

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Metric	Central Garden & Pet	CONSM PD Industry	Discretionary Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$2.31B	$1.47B	$7.25B	$12.38B
Dividend Yield	N/A	4.94%	3.07%	5.68%
P/E Ratio	13.74	9.08	20.70	24.41
Price / Sales	0.76	2.54	4.07	128.85
Price / Cash	8.84	16.19	15.19	55.24
Price / Book	1.50	1.42	3.76	6.58
Net Income	$162.84M	$61.32M	$246.38M	$337.29M
7 Day Performance	0.03%	0.85%	-0.80%	0.60%
1 Month Performance	9.49%	7.16%	3.82%	5.00%
1 Year Performance	24.52%	2.81%	5.27%	31.05%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
CENTA Central Garden & Pet	4.3288 of 5 stars	$37.78 +2.2%	$45.00 +19.1%	+24.5%	$2.31B	$3.13B	13.74	7,000	Analyst Forecast High Trading Volume
CENT Central Garden & Pet	4.1499 of 5 stars	$41.26 +3.3%	$54.00 +30.9%	+25.8%	$2.58B	$3.13B	15.00	6,000
WDFC WD-40	3.9248 of 5 stars	$213.24 +3.7%	$270.00 +26.6%	-6.7%	$2.88B	$636.48M	36.35	580	Dividend Announcement
SPB Spectrum Brands	2.8775 of 5 stars	$81.81 +0.5%	$86.20 +5.4%	+60.8%	$1.90B	$2.82B	15.61	3,000	News Coverage Positive News Analyst Forecast
ODC Oil-Dri Corporation Of America	2.0434 of 5 stars	$96.26 +14.6%	N/A	+68.5%	$1.39B	$485.57M	26.09	870	High Trading Volume

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CENTA vs. CENT, WDFC, SPB, ODC, and PG

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Central Garden & Pet (CENTA) Competitors

CENTA vs. CENT, WDFC, SPB, ODC, and PG

How does Central Garden & Pet compare to Central Garden & Pet?

Do analysts recommend CENTA or CENT?

Does the media favor CENTA or CENT?

Is CENTA or CENT more profitable?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in CENTA or CENT?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, CENTA or CENT?

Which has more risk and volatility, CENTA or CENT?

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How does Central Garden & Pet compare to WD-40?

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, CENTA or WDFC?

Do analysts rate CENTA or WDFC?

Does the media prefer CENTA or WDFC?

Which has more volatility & risk, CENTA or WDFC?

Is CENTA or WDFC more profitable?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in CENTA or WDFC?

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How does Central Garden & Pet compare to Spectrum Brands?

Is SPB or CENTA more profitable?

Which has better valuation & earnings, SPB or CENTA?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in SPB or CENTA?

Do analysts recommend SPB or CENTA?

Does the media refer more to SPB or CENTA?

Which has more volatility & risk, SPB or CENTA?

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How does Central Garden & Pet compare to Oil-Dri Corporation Of America?

Does the media favor ODC or CENTA?

Do analysts rate ODC or CENTA?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in ODC or CENTA?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, ODC or CENTA?

Which has more volatility & risk, ODC or CENTA?

Is ODC or CENTA more profitable?

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How does Central Garden & Pet compare to Procter & Gamble?

Is PG or CENTA more profitable?

Which has more risk & volatility, PG or CENTA?

Do analysts prefer PG or CENTA?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in PG or CENTA?

Which has better valuation and earnings, PG or CENTA?

Does the media favor PG or CENTA?

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