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MARZETTI COMPANY/THE (MZTI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:MZTI - US5138471033 - Common Stock

181.45 USD
-3.63 (-1.96%)
Last: 8/26/2025, 8:00:01 PM
181.45 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 8/26/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall MZTI gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated MZTI against 90 industry peers in the Food Products industry. MZTI is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. MZTI has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

MZTI had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year MZTI had a positive cash flow from operations.
MZTI had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years MZTI 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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 0 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 13.27%, MZTI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.78% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 17.01%, MZTI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of MZTI (16.06%) is better than 93.33% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MZTI is significantly below the industry average of 27.81%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (16.06%) for MZTI is above the 3 year average (14.06%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.27%
ROE 17.01%
ROIC 16.06%
ROA(3y)10.43%
ROA(5y)11.59%
ROE(3y)13.51%
ROE(5y)14.97%
ROIC(3y)14.06%
ROIC(5y)14.72%
MZTI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMZTI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

MZTI's Profit Margin of 8.98% is amongst the best of the industry. MZTI outperforms 82.22% of its industry peers.
MZTI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 11.99%, MZTI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
MZTI's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
MZTI has a Gross Margin of 23.70%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MZTI outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MZTI has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.99%
PM (TTM) 8.98%
GM 23.7%
OM growth 3Y-3.54%
OM growth 5Y-4.91%
PM growth 3Y-4.42%
PM growth 5Y-5.96%
GM growth 3Y-4.31%
GM growth 5Y-1.53%
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 5 10 15 20 25

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MZTI is creating value.
There is no outstanding debt for MZTI. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
MZTI Yearly Shares OutstandingMZTI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 14.79 indicates that MZTI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
MZTI has a Altman-Z score of 14.79. This is amongst the best in the industry. MZTI outperforms 96.67% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for MZTI. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 14.79
ROIC/WACC1.8
WACC8.92%
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 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.36 indicates that MZTI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
MZTI has a better Current ratio (2.36) than 71.11% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.33 indicates that MZTI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.33, MZTI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.36
Quick Ratio 1.33
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 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

MZTI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.17%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.98% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.17%
EPS 3Y4.7%
EPS 5Y1.98%
EPS Q2Q%5.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%4.99%

3.2 Future

MZTI is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.66% yearly.
MZTI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.76% yearly.
EPS Next Y15.36%
EPS Next 2Y8.66%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.33%
Revenue Next 2Y2.76%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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 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 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 29.17 indicates a quite expensive valuation of MZTI.
MZTI's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.08, MZTI is valued at the same level.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.29 indicates a quite expensive valuation of MZTI.
MZTI's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.67, MZTI is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.17
Fwd PE 25.29
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

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MZTI is on the same level as its industry peers.
MZTI's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 33.66
EV/EBITDA 17.1
MZTI Per share dataMZTI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of MZTI may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.9
PEG (5Y)14.76
EPS Next 2Y8.66%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MZTI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.05%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
MZTI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.60.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, MZTI has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.05%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of MZTI grows each year by 6.91%, which is quite nice.
MZTI has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.91%
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

60.38% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MZTI. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of MZTI is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP60.38%
EPS Next 2Y8.66%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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 0 50M 100M 150M
MZTI Dividend Payout.MZTI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MZTI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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MARZETTI COMPANY/THE

NASDAQ:MZTI (8/26/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 181.45 0 (0%)

181.45

-3.63 (-1.96%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)08-21 2025-08-21/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-29 2025-10-29
Inst Owners63.83%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners7.18%
Ins Owner Change-4.92%
Market Cap5.00B
Analysts72.86
Price Target198.07 (9.16%)
Short Float %2.56%
Short Ratio4.44
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.05%
Yearly Dividend3.56
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.91%
DP60.38%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-Date09-08 2025-09-08 (0.95)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-8.79%
Min EPS beat(2)-9.48%
Max EPS beat(2)-8.11%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-8.45%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.02%
Max EPS beat(4)-4.21%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-15.73%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)0.69%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.15%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.23%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.25%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.78%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.24%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.25%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.78%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)8.26%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)6.2%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.55%
PT rev (1m)-0.37%
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.16%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.11%
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.17
Fwd PE 25.29
P/S 2.65
P/FCF 33.66
P/OCF 24.01
P/B 5.02
P/tB 6.47
EV/EBITDA 17.1
EPS(TTM)6.22
EY3.43%
EPS(NY)7.18
Fwd EY3.95%
FCF(TTM)5.39
FCFY2.97%
OCF(TTM)7.56
OCFY4.16%
SpS68.43
BVpS36.14
TBVpS28.03
PEG (NY)1.9
PEG (5Y)14.76
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.27%
ROE 17.01%
ROCE 20.74%
ROIC 16.06%
ROICexc 18.13%
ROICexgc 23.59%
OM 11.99%
PM (TTM) 8.98%
GM 23.7%
FCFM 7.88%
ROA(3y)10.43%
ROA(5y)11.59%
ROE(3y)13.51%
ROE(5y)14.97%
ROIC(3y)14.06%
ROIC(5y)14.72%
ROICexc(3y)15.85%
ROICexc(5y)17.52%
ROICexgc(3y)21.27%
ROICexgc(5y)25.82%
ROCE(3y)18.16%
ROCE(5y)19.01%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-6.02%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-11.89%
ROICexc growth 3Y-0.51%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.26%
OM growth 3Y-3.54%
OM growth 5Y-4.91%
PM growth 3Y-4.42%
PM growth 5Y-5.96%
GM growth 3Y-4.31%
GM growth 5Y-1.53%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.48
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 101.12%
Cap/Sales 3.17%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 73.04%
Profit Quality 87.7%
Current Ratio 2.36
Quick Ratio 1.33
Altman-Z 14.79
F-Score7
WACC8.92%
ROIC/WACC1.8
Cap/Depr(3y)194.88%
Cap/Depr(5y)199.91%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.48%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.72%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.17%
EPS 3Y4.7%
EPS 5Y1.98%
EPS Q2Q%5.56%
EPS Next Y15.36%
EPS Next 2Y8.66%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%4.99%
Revenue Next Year2.33%
Revenue Next 2Y2.76%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-13.96%
EBIT growth 3Y4.62%
EBIT growth 5Y2.16%
EBIT Next Year30.93%
EBIT Next 3Y12.39%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y22.41%
FCF growth 3Y28.7%
FCF growth 5Y7.75%
OCF growth 1Y-8.35%
OCF growth 3Y13.03%
OCF growth 5Y4.95%