The Marzetti CoMZTI +3.22%77 Net Margin % is 8.17% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 9.65. 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. Among 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The Marzetti Co ranks better than 76.74% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Marzetti Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MZTI'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.34 Med: 9.65 Max: 11.51
Current: 9.06
MZTI's Net Margin % is ranked better than 76.74% of 1952
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.495
vs MZTI: 9.06
The Marzetti Co (NAS:MZTI) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
The Marzetti Co Net Margin % Related Terms
The Marzetti Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Marzetti Co's Net Margin % 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, The Marzetti Co's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Marzetti Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Marzetti Co's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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 (MZTI) has a Net Margin % of 8.17% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on The Marzetti Co and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 9.65. Over the past decade, The Marzetti Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 5.34 to 11.51. According to the industry distribution chart, The Marzetti Co ranks #454 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 23.3%.
Is The Marzetti Co's Net Margin % too high?
The Marzetti Co's current Net Margin % of 8.17% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 9.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.34 to a high of 11.51. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. The Marzetti Co's value of 8.17% is 133.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Marzetti Co ranks #454 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Net Margin % compare to FRPT and CENT?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Marzetti Co ranks #454 out of 1952 companies for Net Margin %. This places The Marzetti Co in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. The Marzetti Co's value of 8.17% is 133.8% above this benchmark. Historically, The Marzetti Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 5.34 to 11.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.65 vs. the industry median of 3.50, 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 Net Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Net Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.50, based on 1,952 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Marzetti Co's current Net Margin % of 8.17% is 133.8% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on The Marzetti Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Marzetti Co's current Net Margin % is 8.17%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 9.65. 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 Net Margin % is 8.17%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 9.65 and 133.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.50. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Marzetti Co (MZTI), the current Net Margin % is 8.17% 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:
Net Margin %: 8.17% (15% below median its 10-year median of 9.65)
GF Value™: $182.64 vs. price of $112.62 (38.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 133.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#454 of 1952)
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 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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