Marzetti Co. (MZTI) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Marzetti Co. (MZTI) has a Graham intrinsic value of $121.16 per share. At $104.47 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 14% below that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 5.4% a year to $1.9B, with an average return on invested capital of 19.6%.

Graham intrinsic value
$121.16
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$104.47
Price vs Graham value
14% below
Market cap
$2.9B
Revenue (FY2026)
$1.9B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
5.4%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
19.6%
Free cash flow (FY2026)
$206.1M

MZTI 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2026 $1.9B $191.6M $6.98 $206.1M 12.4% 17.6%
FY2025 $1.9B $167.3M $6.07 $203.5M 11.5% 20.5%
FY2024 $1.9B $158.6M $5.76 $184.0M 10.7% 19.2%
FY2023 $1.8B $111.3M $4.04 $135.7M 7.8% 13.7%
FY2022 $1.7B $89.6M $3.25 -$30.2M 6.7% 12.0%
FY2021 $1.5B $142.3M $5.16 $86.3M 12.7% 22.2%
FY2020 $1.3B $137.0M $4.97 $88.1M 13.2% 23.7%
FY2019 $1.3B $150.5M $5.46 $126.7M 14.6% 27.7%
FY2018 $1.2B $135.3M $4.92 $129.7M 14.1% —
FY2017 $1.2B $115.3M $4.20 $117.3M 14.5% —

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

MARZETTI CO has demonstrated mature, steady growth, with revenue compounding at 5.4% annually over the past decade.

MARZETTI CO has earned high returns on invested capital, averaging 19.6% ROIC over the available history. High ROIC is consistent with a durable franchise, but it is not by itself proof of an economic moat.

MARZETTI CO has not shown aggressive share repurchases (>10% retirement) or a major balance-sheet leverage increase (>50% net debt growth) over the 10-year window.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, MARZETTI CO is modeled at 5.8% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $121.16 per share.

MZTI stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Marzetti Co. (MZTI) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 5.8% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, MZTI's intrinsic value is about $121.16 per share.

Is MZTI stock undervalued?

At $104.47 (close on Oct 17, 2026), MZTI trades 14% below its Graham value of $121.16. On Graham's terms that leaves a margin of safety. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Marzetti Co. grown?

Revenue went from $1.2B in fiscal 2017 to $1.9B in fiscal 2026, a compound annual growth rate of 5.4%. Net income was $191.6M in fiscal 2026.

Does Marzetti Co. generate free cash flow?

Marzetti Co. generated $206.1M of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2026. Free cash flow was positive in 9 of the last 10 reported years.

What is MZTI's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 19.6%, and average return on equity was 17.7%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this MZTI data come from?

From Marzetti Co.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Aug 25, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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