The Marzetti Company (MZTI) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
The Marzetti Company stock (MZTI) is currently trading at $139.85. The Marzetti Company PE ratio is 21.60. The Marzetti Company PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.99. Analyst consensus price target for MZTI is $192.00. WallStSmart rates MZTI as Underperform.
- MZTI PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- MZTI PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- MZTI intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- MZTI stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- MZTI fair value vs current price
- MZTI insider transactions and insider buying
- Is MZTI undervalued or overvalued?
- The Marzetti Company financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- MZTI Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- MZTI analyst price target and Smart Rating
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MZTI Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · The Marzetti Company (MZTI)
MZTI trades 75% above its Graham fair value of $89.33, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
The Marzetti Company (MZTI) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/sales, revenue growth, institutional own.. Concerns around peg ratio and eps growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
The Marzetti Company (MZTI) Key Strengths (5)
Paying $1.99 for every $1 of annual revenue
Strong revenue growth at 20.20% annually
62.26% held by institutions, strong professional interest
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Solid profitability: $18 profit per $100 equity
Supporting Valuation Data
The Marzetti Company (MZTI) Areas to Watch (5)
Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium
Earnings barely growing at 4.30%
Thin operating margins with cost pressures present
Premium pricing at 3.8x book value
Thin profit margins with limited profitability
Supporting Valuation Data
The Marzetti Company (MZTI) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 53/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 7.6/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 3.2/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Revenue Growth, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (1.99) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 17.90%. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 20.20%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Operating Margin. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (3.12), Price/Book (3.82) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include EPS Growth at 4.30%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 10.60%, Profit Margin at 9.25%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether PEG Ratio improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 17.90% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 20.20% strong but requiring continuation.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Price/Sales, Revenue Growth) and negatives (PEG Ratio, EPS Growth). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
MZTI Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
MZTI's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.99x sits near its historical average of 1.94x (55th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 51% below its historical high of 4.04x set in Nov 2018, and 156% above its historical low of 0.78x in Jun 2008. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~2.3x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for The Marzetti Company (MZTI) · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE › PACKAGED FOODS
The Big Picture
The Marzetti Company is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 1.9B with 20% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 9.3%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
Generating 71M in free cash flow and 89M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.08 indicates a conservative balance sheet with 202M in cash.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can The Marzetti Company push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Growth sustainability: can The Marzetti Company maintain 20%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Sector dynamics: monitor PACKAGED FOODS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact The Marzetti Company.
Bottom Line
The Marzetti Company offers an attractive blend of growth (20% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About The Marzetti Company(MZTI)
NASDAQ
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
PACKAGED FOODS
USA
The Marzetti Company engages in the manufacturing and marketing of specialty food products for the retail and foodservice channels in the United States. The company is headquartered in Westerville, Ohio.