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MARZETTI COMPANY/THE (MZTI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:MZTI - US5138471033 - Common Stock

171.67 USD
-0.07 (-0.04%)
Last: 11/21/2025, 8:00:01 PM
171.67 USD
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After Hours: 11/21/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

MZTI gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 88 industry peers in the Food Products industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making MZTI a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. MZTI has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year MZTI was profitable.
In the past year MZTI had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years MZTI has been profitable.
In the past 5 years MZTI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
MZTI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMZTI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of MZTI (12.66%) is better than 98.85% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 16.63%, MZTI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.80% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 15.73%, MZTI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.25% of the companies in the same industry.
MZTI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 15.37%. This is significantly below the industry average of 28.38%.
The 3 year average ROIC (15.37%) for MZTI is below the current ROIC(15.73%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.66%
ROE 16.63%
ROIC 15.73%
ROA(3y)12.06%
ROA(5y)11.45%
ROE(3y)15.56%
ROE(5y)14.82%
ROIC(3y)15.37%
ROIC(5y)14.84%
MZTI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMZTI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 8.75%, MZTI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.91% of the companies in the same industry.
MZTI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
MZTI has a Operating Margin of 11.88%. This is in the better half of the industry: MZTI outperforms 79.31% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MZTI has declined.
MZTI has a Gross Margin (23.95%) which is in line with its industry peers.
MZTI's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.88%
PM (TTM) 8.75%
GM 23.95%
OM growth 3Y10.4%
OM growth 5Y-2.28%
PM growth 3Y17.91%
PM growth 5Y-3.12%
GM growth 3Y4%
GM growth 5Y-2.31%
MZTI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMZTI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MZTI is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for MZTI remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
MZTI has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
MZTI has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
MZTI Yearly Shares OutstandingMZTI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
MZTI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMZTI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

MZTI has an Altman-Z score of 12.88. This indicates that MZTI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 12.88, MZTI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.70% of the companies in the same industry.
MZTI has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 12.88
ROIC/WACC1.81
WACC8.7%
MZTI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMZTI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

MZTI has a Current Ratio of 2.48. This indicates that MZTI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of MZTI (2.48) is better than 75.86% of its industry peers.
MZTI has a Quick Ratio of 1.61. This is a normal value and indicates that MZTI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
MZTI's Quick ratio of 1.61 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MZTI outperforms 79.31% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.48
Quick Ratio 1.61
MZTI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMZTI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

MZTI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.44%.
MZTI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.48% yearly.
Looking at the last year, MZTI shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -17.20% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.43% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.44%
EPS 3Y3.85%
EPS 5Y1.48%
EPS Q2Q%8.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.2%
Revenue growth 3Y4.43%
Revenue growth 5Y7.43%
Sales Q2Q%5.77%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, MZTI will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.49% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, MZTI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.95% on average per year.
EPS Next Y17.88%
EPS Next 2Y11.38%
EPS Next 3Y8.49%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.38%
Revenue Next 2Y2.4%
Revenue Next 3Y1.95%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
MZTI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMZTI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
MZTI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMZTI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

MZTI is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 27.64.
MZTI's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
MZTI is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.45, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.80, the valuation of MZTI can be described as rather expensive.
MZTI's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.46. MZTI is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.64
Fwd PE 22.8
MZTI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMZTI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as MZTI.
MZTI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MZTI is cheaper than 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.52
EV/EBITDA 15.44
MZTI Per share dataMZTI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of MZTI may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.55
PEG (5Y)18.67
EPS Next 2Y11.38%
EPS Next 3Y8.49%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.33%, MZTI has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.23, MZTI has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, MZTI has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.33%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of MZTI grows each year by 6.46%, which is quite nice.
MZTI has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.46%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
MZTI Yearly Dividends per shareMZTI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

61.96% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MZTI. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
MZTI's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP61.96%
EPS Next 2Y11.38%
EPS Next 3Y8.49%
MZTI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMZTI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M 150M 200M
MZTI Dividend Payout.MZTI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MZTI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

MARZETTI COMPANY/THE

NASDAQ:MZTI (11/21/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 171.67 0 (0%)

171.67

-0.07 (-0.04%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-02 2026-02-02
Inst Owners64.32%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners7.21%
Ins Owner Change8.36%
Market Cap4.72B
Revenue(TTM)1.94B
Net Income(TTM)169.39M
Analysts73.85
Price Target198.94 (15.89%)
Short Float %2.61%
Short Ratio4.03
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.33%
Yearly Dividend3.76
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.46%
DP61.96%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-Date12-05 2025-12-05 (1)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-5.94%
Min EPS beat(2)-13.71%
Max EPS beat(2)1.83%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-7.37%
Min EPS beat(4)-13.71%
Max EPS beat(4)1.83%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-7.48%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-12.17%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.24%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.01%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.98%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.04%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.61%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.25%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.04%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)9.83%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)5.96%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.98%
PT rev (1m)-1.02%
PT rev (3m)0.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.22%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.78%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.25%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.1%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.64
Fwd PE 22.8
P/S 2.44
P/FCF 18.52
P/OCF 15.19
P/B 4.64
P/tB 5.94
EV/EBITDA 15.44
EPS(TTM)6.21
EY3.62%
EPS(NY)7.53
Fwd EY4.39%
FCF(TTM)9.27
FCFY5.4%
OCF(TTM)11.3
OCFY6.58%
SpS70.32
BVpS37.01
TBVpS28.91
PEG (NY)1.55
PEG (5Y)18.67
Graham Number71.91
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.66%
ROE 16.63%
ROCE 20.23%
ROIC 15.73%
ROICexc 18.73%
ROICexgc 24.43%
OM 11.88%
PM (TTM) 8.75%
GM 23.95%
FCFM 13.18%
ROA(3y)12.06%
ROA(5y)11.45%
ROE(3y)15.56%
ROE(5y)14.82%
ROIC(3y)15.37%
ROIC(5y)14.84%
ROICexc(3y)17.81%
ROICexc(5y)17.27%
ROICexgc(3y)23.55%
ROICexgc(5y)23.96%
ROCE(3y)19.76%
ROCE(5y)19.07%
ROICexgc growth 3Y10.73%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-6.47%
ROICexc growth 3Y12.64%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.66%
OM growth 3Y10.4%
OM growth 5Y-2.28%
PM growth 3Y17.91%
PM growth 5Y-3.12%
GM growth 3Y4%
GM growth 5Y-2.31%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.45
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 86.78%
Cap/Sales 2.89%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 105.65%
Profit Quality 150.61%
Current Ratio 2.48
Quick Ratio 1.61
Altman-Z 12.88
F-Score6
WACC8.7%
ROIC/WACC1.81
Cap/Depr(3y)130.12%
Cap/Depr(5y)175.1%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.87%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.09%
Profit Quality(3y)120.16%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.44%
EPS 3Y3.85%
EPS 5Y1.48%
EPS Q2Q%8.64%
EPS Next Y17.88%
EPS Next 2Y11.38%
EPS Next 3Y8.49%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.2%
Revenue growth 3Y4.43%
Revenue growth 5Y7.43%
Sales Q2Q%5.77%
Revenue Next Year2.38%
Revenue Next 2Y2.4%
Revenue Next 3Y1.95%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-14.87%
EBIT growth 3Y15.29%
EBIT growth 5Y4.98%
EBIT Next Year34.5%
EBIT Next 3Y12%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y101.36%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y18.2%
OCF growth 1Y47.73%
OCF growth 3Y36.95%
OCF growth 5Y8.89%

MARZETTI COMPANY/THE / MZTI FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of MARZETTI COMPANY/THE (MZTI) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to MZTI.


What is the valuation status for MZTI stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to MARZETTI COMPANY/THE (MZTI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is MARZETTI COMPANY/THE (MZTI) stock?

MARZETTI COMPANY/THE (MZTI) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of MARZETTI COMPANY/THE (MZTI) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MARZETTI COMPANY/THE (MZTI) is 27.64 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.64.


What is the earnings growth outlook for MARZETTI COMPANY/THE?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MARZETTI COMPANY/THE (MZTI) is expected to grow by 17.88% in the next year.