The Marzetti Co (FRA:LC1) EV-to-EBITDA: 10.01 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 47% Below Median

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FRA:LC1 The Marzetti Co FRA:LC1
63 GF Score
Price €94.50
GF Value €152.91
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What is The Marzetti Co EV-to-EBITDA?

The Marzetti Co FRA:LC1 63 EV-to-EBITDA is 10.01 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 18.84. GuruFocus rates FRA:LC1 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €152.91. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,641 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The Marzetti Co ranks worse than 54.54% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, The Marzetti Co's enterprise value is €2,543 Mil. The Marzetti Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €254 Mil. Therefore, The Marzetti Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 10.01.

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

FRA:LC1' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.27   Med: 18.84   Max: 28.21
Current: 9.9

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of The Marzetti Co was 28.21. The lowest was 9.27. And the median was 18.84.

FRA:LC1's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
54.54% of 1641 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 9.06 vs FRA:LC1: 9.90

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-09), The Marzetti Co's stock price is €94.50. The Marzetti Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €5.484. Therefore, The Marzetti Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 17.23.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


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

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

The Marzetti Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=94.50/5.484
=17.23

The Marzetti Co's share price for today is €94.50.
The Marzetti Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 €5.484.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


The Marzetti Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


The Marzetti Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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

The Marzetti Co Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-EBITDA
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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: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

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

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

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


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The Marzetti Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=2543.151/254.077
=10.01

The Marzetti Co's current Enterprise Value is €2,543 Mil.
The Marzetti Co's EBITDA 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 €254 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-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 10.01 mean?
The Marzetti Co (FRA:LC1) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 10.01 as of Aug. 09, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on The Marzetti Co. This is 47% below median its historical median of 18.84. Over the past decade, The Marzetti Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.27 to 28.21. According to the industry distribution chart, The Marzetti Co ranks #895 out of 1641 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 54.5%.
Is The Marzetti Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
The Marzetti Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.01 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 18.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.27 to a high of 28.21. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.06. The Marzetti Co's value of 10.01 is 10.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Marzetti Co ranks #895 out of 1641 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Marzetti Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Marzetti Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to FRPT and CENT?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Marzetti Co ranks #895 out of 1641 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places The Marzetti Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.06. The Marzetti Co's value of 10.01 is 10.5% above this benchmark. Historically, The Marzetti Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.27 to 28.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.84 vs. the industry median of 9.06, 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-EBITDA for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.06, based on 1,641 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Marzetti Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.01 is 10.5% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on The Marzetti Co. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Marzetti Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.01, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 18.84. 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-EBITDA of 10.01. The stock's GF Value™ is €152.91, compared to a current price of €94.50 — trading 38.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.01, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 18.84 and 10.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.06. The Marzetti Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Marzetti Co (FRA:LC1), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.01 as of Aug. 09, 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 38.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €152.91.

Key valuation signals for FRA:LC1:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 10.01 (47% below median its 10-year median of 18.84)
  • GF Value™: €152.91 vs. price of €94.50 (38.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 10.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#895 of 1641)

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.
63GF Score

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