MZTI (The Marzetti Co) EBIT: $227 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


MZTI The Marzetti Co MZTI
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Price $112.62
GF Value $182.64
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is The Marzetti Co EBIT?

The Marzetti Co MZTI +3.22% 77 EBIT is $227 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MZTI with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $182.64 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

The Marzetti Co's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $46 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $227 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. The Marzetti Co's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.90%. The Marzetti Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 26.38%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. The Marzetti Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.81%.


The Marzetti Co  (NAS:MZTI) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

The Marzetti Co's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=183.108 * ( 1 - 23.31% )/( (946.613 + 938.753)/ 2 )
=140.4255252/942.683
=14.90 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=1328.859 - 180.662 - ( 201.584 - max(0, 180.662 - 491.413+201.584))
=946.613

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=1356.055 - 198.855 - ( 218.447 - max(0, 198.855 - 513.931+218.447))
=938.753

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

The Marzetti Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=183.108/( ( (589.85 + max(109.167, 0)) + (592.576 + max(96.629, 0)) )/ 2 )
=183.108/( ( 699.017 + 689.205 )/ 2 )
=183.108/694.111
=26.38 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(103.787 + 162.584 + 23.458) - (180.662 + 0 + 0)
=109.167

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(98.31 + 175.263 + 21.911) - (198.855 + 0 + 0)
=96.629

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

The Marzetti Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=227.048/2907.068
=7.81 %

* 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 EBIT Related Terms


The Marzetti Co EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Marzetti Co's EBIT 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 EBIT Chart

The Marzetti Co Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EBIT
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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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MZTI vs FRPT, CENT, POST: EBIT Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, The Marzetti Co's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Marzetti Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Marzetti Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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The Marzetti Co EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $227 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBIT →
What does a EBIT of $227 Mil mean?
The Marzetti Co (MZTI) has a EBIT of $227 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on The Marzetti Co.
Is The Marzetti Co's EBIT too high?
The Marzetti Co's current EBIT is $227 Mil. Overall, The Marzetti Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Marzetti Co's EBIT compare to FRPT and CENT?
The Marzetti Co's EBIT of $227 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good EBIT depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on The Marzetti Co. The Marzetti Co's current EBIT is $227 Mil. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Marzetti Co (MZTI) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $182.64, compared to a current price of $112.62 — trading 38.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is $227 Mil. The Marzetti Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Marzetti Co (MZTI), the current EBIT is $227 Mil as of Mar. 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 (MZTI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Marzetti Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $112.62 is trading 38.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $182.64. GuruFocus considers The Marzetti Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MZTI:

  • EBIT: $227 Mil
  • GF Value™: $182.64 vs. price of $112.62 (38.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 3 warning signs

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


The Marzetti Co Business Description

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.
77GF Score

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