The Marzetti Co (FRA:LC1) EV-to-EBIT: 13.05 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — 43% Below Median

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FRA:LC1 The Marzetti Co FRA:LC1
69 GF Score
Price €94.50
GF Value €157.23
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What is The Marzetti Co EV-to-EBIT?

The Marzetti Co FRA:LC1 69 EV-to-EBIT is 13.05 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 22.85. GuruFocus rates FRA:LC1 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €157.23. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,555 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The Marzetti Co ranks worse than 51.58% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, The Marzetti Co's Enterprise Value is €2,543 Mil. The Marzetti Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €195 Mil. Therefore, The Marzetti Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 13.05.

The historical rank and industry rank for The Marzetti Co's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:LC1' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.09   Med: 22.85   Max: 36.7
Current: 12.94

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of The Marzetti Co was 36.70. The lowest was 12.09. And the median was 22.85.

FRA:LC1's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
51.58% of 1555 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 12.04 vs FRA:LC1: 12.94

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. The Marzetti Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €3,134 Mil. The Marzetti Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €195 Mil. The Marzetti Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.22%.


The Marzetti Co  (FRA:LC1) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=194.854/3133.866
=6.22 %

The Marzetti Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €3,134 Mil.
The Marzetti Co's 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 €195 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.


The Marzetti Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


The Marzetti Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Marzetti Co's EV-to-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 EV-to-EBIT Chart

The Marzetti Co Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-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
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 21.00 20.63 20.09 18.80 15.91

FRA:LC1 vs FRPT, CENT, POST: EV-to-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 EV-to-EBIT Calculation

The Marzetti Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=2543.151/194.854
=13.05

The Marzetti Co's current Enterprise Value is €2,543 Mil.
The Marzetti Co's 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 €195 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 EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 13.05 mean?
The Marzetti Co (FRA:LC1) has a EV-to-EBIT of 13.05 as of Aug. 08, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on The Marzetti Co and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 22.85. Over the past decade, The Marzetti Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 12.09 to 36.70. According to the industry distribution chart, The Marzetti Co ranks #802 out of 1555 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 51.6%.
Is The Marzetti Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
The Marzetti Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 13.05 is 43% below median its 10-year median of 22.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.09 to a high of 36.70. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.04. The Marzetti Co's value of 13.05 is 8.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Marzetti Co ranks #802 out of 1555 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to FRPT and CENT?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Marzetti Co ranks #802 out of 1555 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places The Marzetti Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.04. The Marzetti Co's value of 13.05 is 8.4% above this benchmark. Historically, The Marzetti Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 12.09 to 36.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.85 vs. the industry median of 12.04, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 12.04, based on 1,555 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Marzetti Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 13.05 is 8.4% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on The Marzetti Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Marzetti Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 13.05, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 22.85. 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 EV-to-EBIT of 13.05. The stock's GF Value™ is €157.23, compared to a current price of €94.50 — trading 39.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 13.05, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 22.85 and 8.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 12.04. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Marzetti Co (FRA:LC1), the current EV-to-EBIT is 13.05 as of Aug. 08, 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 €94.50 is trading 39.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €157.23.

Key valuation signals for FRA:LC1:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 13.05 (43% below median its 10-year median of 22.85)
  • GF Value™: €157.23 vs. price of €94.50 (39.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 8.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#802 of 1555)

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.
69GF Score

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