Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT)vsKraft Heinz Co (KHC)
CENT
Central Garden & Pet Company
$40.19
+1.34%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $2.49B
KHC
Kraft Heinz Co
$24.60
+0.86%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $29.53B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Kraft Heinz Co generates 707% more annual revenue ($24.90B vs $3.08B). CENT leads profitability with a 5.4% profit margin vs -13.6%. KHC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.99. KHC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
CENT
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
KHC
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+44.7%
Fair Value
$67.50
Current Price
$40.19
$27.31 discount
Margin of Safety
+14.7%
Fair Value
$29.30
Current Price
$24.60
$4.70 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
5.4% margin — thin
Revenue declined 8.2%
Earnings declined 4.6%
ROE of -9.4% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 1.4%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Currently unprofitable
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CENT
The strongest argument for CENT centers on Price/Book, P/E Ratio.
Bull Case : KHC
The strongest argument for KHC centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.99 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CENT
The primary concerns for CENT are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : KHC
The primary concerns for KHC are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CENT profiles as a value stock while KHC is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
CENT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.54 — expect wider price swings.
KHC is growing revenue faster at -1.4% — sustainability is the question.
KHC generates stronger free cash flow (893M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KHC scores higher overall (57/100 vs 50/100). CENT offers better value entry with a 44.7% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" 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.
Kraft Heinz Co
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC), commonly known as Kraft Heinz, is an American food company formed by the merger of Kraft Foods and Heinz, co-headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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