Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT)vsGeneral Mills Inc (GIS)
CENT
Central Garden & Pet Company
$37.58
+1.35%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $2.34B
GIS
General Mills Inc
$36.17
-1.71%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $19.30B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
General Mills Inc generates 495% more annual revenue ($18.37B vs $3.09B). GIS leads profitability with a 12.0% profit margin vs 5.0%. CENT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.01. GIS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
CENT
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
GIS
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-124.1%
Fair Value
$16.66
Current Price
$37.58
$20.92 premium
Margin of Safety
-76.2%
Fair Value
$27.81
Current Price
$36.17
$8.36 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
5.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.9%
Revenue declined 6.0%
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 8.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CENT
The strongest argument for CENT centers on Price/Book, P/E Ratio.
Bull Case : GIS
The strongest argument for GIS centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Price/Book.
Bear Case : CENT
The primary concerns for CENT are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : GIS
The primary concerns for GIS are Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CENT profiles as a value stock while GIS is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
CENT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.53 — expect wider price swings.
CENT is growing revenue faster at -6.0% — sustainability is the question.
GIS generates stronger free cash flow (296M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GIS scores higher overall (53/100 vs 49/100). 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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