Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT)vsGeneral Mills Inc (GIS)
CENT
Central Garden & Pet Company
$44.43
-1.44%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $2.63B
GIS
General Mills Inc
$33.32
+0.82%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $17.71B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
General Mills Inc generates 493% more annual revenue ($18.30B vs $3.08B). CENT leads profitability with a 5.4% profit margin vs -4.9%. CENT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.01. CENT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
CENT
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
GIS
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+47.1%
Fair Value
$70.61
Current Price
$44.43
$26.18 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for GIS.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
5.4% margin — thin
Revenue declined 8.2%
Earnings declined 4.6%
Grey zone — moderate risk
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -12.0% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CENT
The strongest argument for CENT centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bull Case : GIS
The strongest argument for GIS centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : CENT
The primary concerns for CENT are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : GIS
The primary concerns for GIS are Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 1.83 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CENT profiles as a value stock while GIS is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
CENT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.59 — expect wider price swings.
GIS is growing revenue faster at -2.8% — sustainability is the question.
CENT generates stronger free cash flow (315M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CENT scores higher overall (50/100 vs 42/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Central Garden & Pet Company
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
Central Garden & Pet Company produces and distributes various products for the lawn and garden, and pet supply markets in the United States. The company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California.
General Mills Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
General Mills, Inc., is an American multinational manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer foods sold through retail stores. It is headquartered in Golden Valley, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis.
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