Is CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO (CENT) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from September 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 62.0% / 30% | 38.0% / 30% | 14.0% / 30% | 0.8% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 62.0% / 33% | 38.0% / 33% | 14.0% / 33% | 0.8% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 39.7% / 33% | 24.3% / 33% | 9.0% / 33% | 0.8% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 62.0% / 33% | 38.0% / 33% | 14.0% / 33% | 0.8% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 39.7% / 33% | 24.3% / 33% | 9.0% / 50% | 0.8% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 32.3% | |
| Operating Margin | 3.9% | |
| Net Margin | 5.0% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 10.1% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 4.6% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $333M |
| Free Cash Flow | $291M |
| Total Debt | $1.4B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 90.5 |
| Current Ratio | 3.4 |
| Total Assets | $3.6B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $37.33 |
| 50-Day MA | $36.35 |
| 200-Day MA | $34.84 |
| Avg Volume | 76K |
| Beta | 0.5 |
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52-Week Range
$28.77
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About CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO (CENT)
Central Garden & Pet Company produces and distributes various products for the lawn and garden, and pet supplies markets in the United States. It operates through two segments: Pet and Garden. The Pet segment provides dog and cat supplies, such as dog treats and chews, toys, pet beds and containment, grooming items, waste management, and training pads; supplies for aquatics, small animals, reptiles, and pet birds, including toys, enclosures, habitats, bedding, and food and supplements; products for equine and livestock; animal and household health and insect control products; aquariums and terrariums, including fixtures and stands, water conditioners and supplements, water pumps and filters, and lighting systems and accessories; and live fish and small animals, as well as outdoor cushions. This segment sells its products under the Aqueon, Cadet, Comfort Zone, Farnam, Four Paws, K&H Pet Products, Kaytee, Nylabone, and Zilla brands. Its Garden segment offers lawn and garden supplies products that include grass seed; vegetable; flower and herb packet seed; wild bird feed, bird feeders, bird houses, and other birding accessories; fertilizers; decorative products; live plants; and weed and grass, as well as other herbicides, insecticide, and pesticide products. This segment sells its lawn and garden supplies products under the Amdro, Ferry-Morse, Pennington, and Sevin brands. The company sells its products to independent distributors, big-box retailers, national and regional retail chains, eCommerce and online retailers, grocery stores, nurseries, and mass merchants. Central Garden & Pet Company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO (CENT) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO's debt ratio?
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO's debt ratio is 62.0% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 39.7%.
What are CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO's key financial metrics?
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO has a market capitalization of $2.3B, trailing P/E ratio of 15.1, and revenue of $3.1B. The company maintains a gross margin of 32.3% and a net margin of 5.0%. Return on equity stands at 10.1%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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