The Marzetti Co (FRA:LC1) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.68 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — 47% Below Median

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FRA:LC1 The Marzetti Co FRA:LC1
69 GF Score
Price €97.00
GF Value €165.80
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What is The Marzetti Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

The Marzetti Co FRA:LC1 +3.19% 69 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.68 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 3.19. GuruFocus rates FRA:LC1 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €165.80. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,448 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The Marzetti Co ranks worse than 71.69% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-19), The Marzetti Co's current share price is €97.00. The Marzetti Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €57.79. The Marzetti Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.68.

The historical rank and industry rank for The Marzetti Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:LC1' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.61   Med: 3.19   Max: 4.23
Current: 1.61

During the past years, The Marzetti Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 4.23. The lowest was 1.61. And the median was 3.19.

FRA:LC1's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
71.69% of 1448 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.77 vs FRA:LC1: 1.61

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

The Marzetti Co's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €14.325. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €57.79 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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The Marzetti Co  (FRA:LC1) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


The Marzetti Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


The Marzetti Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Marzetti Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

The Marzetti Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

The Marzetti Co Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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The Marzetti Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:LC1 vs FRPT, CENT, POST: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, The Marzetti Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


The Marzetti Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Marzetti Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Marzetti Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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The Marzetti Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

The Marzetti Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=97.00/57.79
=1.68

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

The Marzetti Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, The Marzetti Co's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=14.325/330.2130*330.2130
=14.325

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

The Marzetti Co Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 9.242 241.018 12.662
201609 9.464 241.428 12.944
201612 11.289 241.432 15.440
201703 10.011 243.801 13.559
201706 9.400 244.955 12.672
201709 9.136 246.819 12.223
201712 9.837 246.524 13.176
201803 8.748 249.554 11.575
201806 9.604 251.989 12.585
201809 9.863 252.439 12.902
201812 11.147 251.233 14.651
201903 10.212 254.202 13.266
201906 10.409 256.143 13.419
201909 11.122 256.759 14.304
201912 11.627 256.974 14.941
202003 10.575 258.115 13.529
202006 10.369 257.797 13.282
202009 10.784 260.280 13.681
202012 11.202 260.474 14.201
202103 10.902 264.877 13.591
202106 11.623 271.696 14.126
202109 12.112 274.310 14.580
202112 13.806 278.802 16.352
202203 13.351 287.504 15.334
202206 15.589 296.311 17.373
202209 15.653 296.808 17.415
202212 16.392 296.797 18.238
202303 15.798 301.836 17.283
202306 15.265 305.109 16.521
202309 15.742 307.789 16.889
202312 16.239 306.746 17.481
202403 15.800 312.332 16.705
202406 15.309 314.175 16.090
202409 15.298 315.301 16.022
202412 17.690 315.605 18.509
202503 15.402 319.799 15.904
202506 14.997 322.561 15.353
202509 15.292 324.800 15.547
202512 16.135 324.054 16.442
202603 14.325 330.213 14.325

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.68 mean?
The Marzetti Co (FRA:LC1) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.68 as of Jul. 19, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on The Marzetti Co and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 3.19. Over the past decade, The Marzetti Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.61 to 4.23. According to the industry distribution chart, The Marzetti Co ranks #1038 out of 1448 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 71.7%.
Is The Marzetti Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
The Marzetti Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.68 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 3.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.61 to a high of 4.23. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.77. The Marzetti Co's value of 1.68 is 118.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Marzetti Co ranks #1038 out of 1448 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Marzetti Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Marzetti Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to FRPT and CENT?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Marzetti Co ranks #1038 out of 1448 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places The Marzetti Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.77. The Marzetti Co's value of 1.68 is 118.2% above this benchmark. Historically, The Marzetti Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.61 to 4.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.19 vs. the industry median of 0.77, The Marzetti Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.77, based on 1,448 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Marzetti Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.68 is 118.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on The Marzetti Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Marzetti Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.68, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 3.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Marzetti Co stock overvalued right now?
The Marzetti Co (FRA:LC1) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.68. The stock's GF Value™ is €165.80, compared to a current price of €97.00 — trading 41.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.68, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 3.19 and 118.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.77. The Marzetti Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Marzetti Co (FRA:LC1), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.68 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is The Marzetti Co (FRA:LC1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Marzetti Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €97.00 is trading 41.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €165.80.

Key valuation signals for FRA:LC1:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.68 (47% below median its 10-year median of 3.19)
  • GF Value™: €165.80 vs. price of €97.00 (41.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 118.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1038 of 1448)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


The Marzetti Co Business Description

Other Exchanges MZTI:USA
Address 380 Polaris Parkway, Suite 400, Westerville, OH, USA, 43082
The Marzetti Co manufactures and sells specialty food products. Its retail brands include Marzetti, New York Bakery and Sister Schubert's, in addition to exclusive license agreements for Olive Garden dressings, Chick-fil-A sauces and dressings, Buffalo Wild Wings sauces, Arby's sauces, Subway sauces, and Texas Roadhouse steak sauces and frozen rolls. Its foodservice business supplies many of the top restaurant chains in the United States with dressings, sauces, breads and frozen pastas. The company has two reportable segments: Retail and Foodservice, of which it derives maximum revenue from Retail segment.
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