Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT)

Net profit margin

Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 107,983 144,976 148,378 134,506 125,643 120,818 113,112 134,710 152,152 151,135 151,901 155,142 151,746 168,342 160,956 130,706 120,676 109,527 86,879 86,566
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 3,171,768 3,295,756 3,308,168 3,316,578 3,309,592 3,267,352 3,259,572 3,305,089 3,338,693 3,382,118 3,405,108 3,390,545 3,304,411 3,185,718 2,995,231 2,773,382 2,695,509 2,560,284 2,433,376 2,403,848
Net profit margin 3.40% 4.40% 4.49% 4.06% 3.80% 3.70% 3.47% 4.08% 4.56% 4.47% 4.46% 4.58% 4.59% 5.28% 5.37% 4.71% 4.48% 4.28% 3.57% 3.60%

September 30, 2024 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $107,983K ÷ $3,171,768K
= 3.40%

Central Garden & Pet Company's net profit margin has shown some fluctuation over the past eight quarters. The company's net profit margin ranged from a low of 3.40% to a high of 5.37% during this period. The average net profit margin over these quarters was approximately 4.33%.

Overall, Central Garden & Pet Company's net profit margin has been relatively stable, staying within the range of 3.40% to 5.37%. This indicates the company's ability to efficiently manage its expenses and generate a reasonable level of profitability from its operations.

It is worth noting that the company experienced a slight increase in net profit margin in the most recent quarter, reaching 4.40%, after a slight dip in the preceding quarter. This improvement suggests that Central Garden & Pet Company may have made some positive adjustments to its operations or cost structure.

In conclusion, Central Garden & Pet Company's net profit margin performance demonstrates a consistent ability to generate profits relative to its revenue, with some fluctuations from quarter to quarter. It is essential for the company to continue monitoring and managing its costs effectively to maintain and potentially improve its profitability in the future.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Net profit margin
Central Garden & Pet Company
CENT
3.40%
Central Garden & Pet Company A
CENTA
3.40%
Vestis Corporation
VSTS
0.75%