MARZETTI COMPANY/THE (MZTI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:MZTI • US5138471033
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This MZTI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. MZTI Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- MZTI had positive earnings in the past year.
- MZTI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years MZTI has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years MZTI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of MZTI (13.51%) is better than 97.67% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 17.38%, MZTI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- MZTI's Return On Invested Capital of 15.66% is amongst the best of the industry. MZTI outperforms 94.19% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MZTI is significantly above the industry average of 6.80%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (15.37%) for MZTI is below the current ROIC(15.66%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- MZTI has a better Profit Margin (9.23%) than 86.05% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MZTI has declined.
- MZTI has a better Operating Margin (11.89%) than 82.56% of its industry peers.
- MZTI's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- MZTI has a Gross Margin (24.07%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MZTI has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
- The number of shares outstanding for MZTI remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, MZTI has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- The debt/assets ratio for MZTI has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 12.03 indicates that MZTI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- MZTI has a better Altman-Z score (12.03) than 97.67% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 12.03 |
ROIC/WACC1.74
WACC8.98%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.72 indicates that MZTI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- MZTI's Current ratio of 2.72 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MZTI outperforms 79.07% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.82 indicates that MZTI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- MZTI's Quick ratio of 1.82 is amongst the best of the industry. MZTI outperforms 84.88% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.82 |
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 2.03% yearly.
EPS Next Y17.81%
EPS Next 2Y11.1%
EPS Next 3Y8.97%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.69%
Revenue Next 2Y2.1%
Revenue Next 3Y2.03%
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.
4. MZTI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- MZTI is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.76.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MZTI is on the same level as its industry peers.
- MZTI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.21.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.32, MZTI is valued on the expensive side.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as MZTI.
- MZTI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.10.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.32 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- MZTI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MZTI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.77% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.47 |
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)1.22
PEG (5Y)14.7
EPS Next 2Y11.1%
EPS Next 3Y8.97%
5. MZTI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- MZTI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.92%.
- MZTI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.26.
- MZTI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.92% |
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.
- MZTI has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.46%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
- 59.22% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MZTI. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- MZTI's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP59.22%
EPS Next 2Y11.1%
EPS Next 3Y8.97%
MZTI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
144.71
+1.74 (+1.22%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)02-03 2026-02-03/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-30 2026-04-30
Inst Owners62.14%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners8.26%
Ins Owner Change-0.63%
Market Cap3.97B
Revenue(TTM)1.94B
Net Income(TTM)179.49M
Analysts76.36
Price Target194.02 (34.08%)
Short Float %3.05%
Short Ratio2.37
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.92% |
Yearly Dividend3.76
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.46%
DP59.22%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date03-06 2026-03-06 (1)
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)-1.38%
PT rev (3m)-2.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.44%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.47%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.4%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.32 | ||
| P/S | 2.04 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.29 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.58 | ||
| P/B | 3.84 | ||
| P/tB | 4.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.47 |
EPS(TTM)6.65
EY4.6%
EPS(NY)7.49
Fwd EY5.18%
FCF(TTM)8.37
FCFY5.78%
OCF(TTM)10.65
OCFY7.36%
SpS70.92
BVpS37.67
TBVpS29.54
PEG (NY)1.22
PEG (5Y)14.7
Graham Number75.07
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 12.03 |
F-Score7
WACC8.98%
ROIC/WACC1.74
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 Year2.69%
Revenue Next 2Y2.1%
Revenue Next 3Y2.03%
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 Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of MARZETTI COMPANY/THE (MZTI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 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.
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MARZETTI COMPANY/THE (MZTI) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for MARZETTI COMPANY/THE (MZTI) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MARZETTI COMPANY/THE (MZTI) is expected to grow by 17.81% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of MARZETTI COMPANY/THE (MZTI) stock?
The dividend rating of MARZETTI COMPANY/THE (MZTI) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 59.22%.