The Marzetti Company (MZTI) — Stock Score Summary

The Marzetti Company (MZTI) has a MoatMap StockRank of 59/100 based on Quality (78/100), Value (49/100), and Momentum (18/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. The Marzetti Company (specialty foods) is a stable consumer defensive business but lacks the high-growth reinvestment runway and asymmetric macro tailwinds needed to justify a concentrated position.

The Marzetti Company, a subsidiary of T. Marzetti Company, specializes in manufacturing and marketing a variety of dressings, dips, and specialty food products, including brands like Marzetti and New York Bakery. The company's competitive moat is its strong brand portfolio, established distribution channels across retail and foodservice, and ability to innovate within convenience food categories. Marzetti is a significant player in the refrigerated and frozen food segments, focusing on quality and consumer appeal.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$110.01
Market Cap$3.1B
P/E (TTM)16.66
P/E (Forward)14.75
Price/Book2.79
Return on Equity17.2%
Return on Invested Capital20.7%
Debt/Equity3.56
Gross Margin24.2%
Operating Margin10.9%
Revenue Growth-1.0%
Dividend Yield3.8%
Free Cash Flow$187M

The Marzetti Company operates in the Packaged Foods industry, part of the Consumer Defensive sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Marzetti Company’s (MZTI) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for The Marzetti Company (MZTI) is 59/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (78), Value (49), and Momentum (18) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does The Marzetti Company have an economic moat?
The Marzetti Company (MZTI) has a Quality factor score of 78/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is The Marzetti Company a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for The Marzetti Company (MZTI) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 59/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is The Marzetti Company in?
The Marzetti Company (MZTI) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Packaged Foods industry (United States).
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