MARZETTI COMPANY/THE (MZTI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:MZTI • US5138471033

155.02 USD
-2.59 (-1.64%)
Last: Mar 11, 2026, 09:36 AM

This MZTI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

6

Overall MZTI gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated MZTI against 88 industry peers in the Food Products industry. MZTI has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. MZTI is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. MZTI Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • MZTI had positive earnings in the past year.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

1.2 Ratios

  • MZTI's Return On Assets of 13.51% is amongst the best of the industry. MZTI outperforms 98.86% of its industry peers.
  • MZTI has a better Return On Equity (17.38%) than 88.64% of its industry peers.
  • MZTI has a better Return On Invested Capital (15.66%) than 94.32% of its industry peers.
  • MZTI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 15.37%. This is significantly above the industry average of 7.13%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (15.66%) for MZTI is above the 3 year average (15.37%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.51%
ROE 17.38%
ROIC 15.66%
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 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 9.23%, MZTI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.64% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MZTI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 11.89%, MZTI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MZTI has declined.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 24.07%, MZTI is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.95% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MZTI's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.89%
PM (TTM) 9.23%
GM 24.07%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

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2. MZTI Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MZTI is creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, MZTI has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • The number of shares outstanding for MZTI remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
  • MZTI has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
MZTI Yearly Shares OutstandingMZTI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 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 12.85. This indicates that MZTI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • MZTI has a Altman-Z score of 12.85. This is amongst the best in the industry. MZTI outperforms 98.86% of its industry peers.
  • 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 12.85
ROIC/WACC1.79
WACC8.76%
MZTI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMZTI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.72 indicates that MZTI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.72, MZTI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.14% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.82 indicates that MZTI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of MZTI (1.82) is better than 82.95% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.72
Quick Ratio 1.82
MZTI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMZTI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. MZTI Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • MZTI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 16.87%, which is quite good.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.48% on average over the past years.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.34% in the past year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.43% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.87%
EPS 3Y3.85%
EPS 5Y1.48%
EPS Q2Q%24.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.34%
Revenue growth 3Y4.43%
Revenue growth 5Y7.43%
Sales Q2Q%1.7%

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 8.97% on average per year.
  • MZTI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.11% yearly.
EPS Next Y17.81%
EPS Next 2Y11.1%
EPS Next 3Y8.97%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.85%
Revenue Next 2Y2.25%
Revenue Next 3Y2.11%
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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
MZTI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMZTI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6

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4. MZTI Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 23.31, the valuation of MZTI can be described as rather expensive.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as MZTI.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MZTI to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.25), we can say MZTI is valued inline with the index average.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.69, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of MZTI.
  • MZTI's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MZTI to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.39), we can say MZTI is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.31
Fwd PE 20.69
MZTI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMZTI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • MZTI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MZTI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.45% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.52
EV/EBITDA 13.82
MZTI Per share dataMZTI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • MZTI's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • MZTI has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.31
PEG (5Y)15.75
EPS Next 2Y11.1%
EPS Next 3Y8.97%

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5. MZTI Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • MZTI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.43%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.30, MZTI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, MZTI pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.43%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of MZTI is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.46%!
  • 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 2026 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

  • MZTI pays out 59.22% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • The dividend of MZTI is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP59.22%
EPS Next 2Y11.1%
EPS Next 3Y8.97%
MZTI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMZTI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 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

MZTI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

MARZETTI COMPANY/THE

NASDAQ:MZTI (3/11/2026, 9:36:52 AM)

155.02

-2.59 (-1.64%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)02-03
Earnings (Next)04-28
Inst Owners62.14%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners8.26%
Ins Owner Change-0.63%
Market Cap4.25B
Revenue(TTM)1.94B
Net Income(TTM)179.49M
Analysts76.36
Price Target196.74 (26.91%)
Short Float %2.57%
Short Ratio2.79
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.43%
Yearly Dividend3.76
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.46%
DP59.22%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-Date03-06
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.05%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.93%
Max EPS beat(2)1.83%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-5.48%
Min EPS beat(4)-13.71%
Max EPS beat(4)1.83%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-9.33%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-12.13%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.18%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.18%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.41%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.04%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.41%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.25%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.04%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.58%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)5.88%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.82%
PT rev (1m)-1.11%
PT rev (3m)-1.11%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.61%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.44%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.44%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.56%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.56%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.25%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.25%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.31
Fwd PE 20.69
P/S 2.19
P/FCF 18.52
P/OCF 14.55
P/B 4.12
P/tB 5.25
EV/EBITDA 13.82
EPS(TTM)6.65
EY4.29%
EPS(NY)7.49
Fwd EY4.83%
FCF(TTM)8.37
FCFY5.4%
OCF(TTM)10.65
OCFY6.87%
SpS70.92
BVpS37.67
TBVpS29.54
PEG (NY)1.31
PEG (5Y)15.75
Graham Number75.07
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.51%
ROE 17.38%
ROCE 20.13%
ROIC 15.66%
ROICexc 18.99%
ROICexgc 24.84%
OM 11.89%
PM (TTM) 9.23%
GM 24.07%
FCFM 11.8%
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-Score7
Asset Turnover1.46
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 93.48%
Cap/Sales 3.22%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 97.97%
Profit Quality 127.85%
Current Ratio 2.72
Quick Ratio 1.82
Altman-Z 12.85
F-Score7
WACC8.76%
ROIC/WACC1.79
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)16.87%
EPS 3Y3.85%
EPS 5Y1.48%
EPS Q2Q%24.72%
EPS Next Y17.81%
EPS Next 2Y11.1%
EPS Next 3Y8.97%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.34%
Revenue growth 3Y4.43%
Revenue growth 5Y7.43%
Sales Q2Q%1.7%
Revenue Next Year2.85%
Revenue Next 2Y2.25%
Revenue Next 3Y2.11%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y3.53%
EBIT growth 3Y15.29%
EBIT growth 5Y4.98%
EBIT Next Year33.89%
EBIT Next 3Y12.56%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y46.92%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y18.2%
OCF growth 1Y28.67%
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 of MARZETTI COMPANY/THE (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 8 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for MZTI stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MARZETTI COMPANY/THE (MZTI) is 23.31 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.12.


What is the financial health of MARZETTI COMPANY/THE (MZTI) stock?

The financial health rating of MARZETTI COMPANY/THE (MZTI) is 8 / 10.