The Marzetti Co (FRA:LC1) PEG Ratio: 2.83 (As of Jul. 03, 2026) — 58% Below Median


FRA:LC1 The Marzetti Co FRA:LC1
74 GF Score
Price €101.00
GF Value €159.30
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What is The Marzetti Co PEG Ratio?

The Marzetti Co FRA:LC1 +1.00% 74 PEG Ratio is 2.83 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 6.72. GuruFocus rates FRA:LC1 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €159.30. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 790 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The Marzetti Co ranks worse than 71.01% on this metric.

PE Ratio without NRI / 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate*

PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio without NRI divided by the growth ratio. The growth rate we use is the 5-Year EBITDA growth rate. As of today, The Marzetti Co's PE Ratio without NRI is 17.84. The Marzetti Co's 5-Year EBITDA growth rate is 6.30%. Therefore, The Marzetti Co's PEG Ratio for today is 2.83.

* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.


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

FRA:LC1' s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.78   Med: 6.72   Max: 448.88
Current: 2.79


During the past 13 years, The Marzetti Co's highest PEG Ratio was 448.88. The lowest was 1.78. And the median was 6.72.


FRA:LC1's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than
71.01% of 790 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.325 vs FRA:LC1: 2.79

Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.


The Marzetti Co  (FRA:LC1) PEG Ratio Explanation

To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.


The Marzetti Co PEG Ratio Related Terms


The Marzetti Co PEG Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Marzetti Co's PEG 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 PEG Ratio Chart

The Marzetti Co Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
PEG 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: PEG Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, The Marzetti Co's PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG 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 PEG Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where The Marzetti Co's PEG Ratio falls into.


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The Marzetti Co PEG Ratio Calculation

PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio without NRI divided by the growth ratio. The ratio we use is the 5-Year EBITDA growth rate.

The Marzetti Co's PEG Ratio for today is calculated as

PEG Ratio=PE Ratio without NRI/5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate*
=17.844522968198/6.30
=2.83

* 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.

* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PEG Ratio →
What does a PEG Ratio of 2.83 mean?
The Marzetti Co (FRA:LC1) has a PEG Ratio of 2.83 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on The Marzetti Co and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 6.72. Over the past decade, The Marzetti Co's PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.78 to 448.88. According to the industry distribution chart, The Marzetti Co ranks #561 out of 790 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 71%.
Is The Marzetti Co's PEG Ratio too high?
The Marzetti Co's current PEG Ratio of 2.83 is 58% below median its 10-year median of 6.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.78 to a high of 448.88. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median PEG Ratio is 1.33. The Marzetti Co's value of 2.83 is 113.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Marzetti Co ranks #561 out of 790 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Marzetti Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Marzetti Co's PEG Ratio compare to FRPT and CENT?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Marzetti Co ranks #561 out of 790 companies for PEG Ratio. This places The Marzetti Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.33. The Marzetti Co's value of 2.83 is 113.6% above this benchmark. Historically, The Marzetti Co's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.78 to 448.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.72 vs. the industry median of 1.33, 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 PEG Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median PEG Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.33, based on 790 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Marzetti Co's current PEG Ratio of 2.83 is 113.6% 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on The Marzetti Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Marzetti Co's current PEG Ratio is 2.83, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 6.72. 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 PEG Ratio of 2.83. The stock's GF Value™ is €159.30, compared to a current price of €101.00 — trading 36.6% below its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 2.83, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 6.72 and 113.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.33. The Marzetti Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Marzetti Co (FRA:LC1), the current PEG Ratio is 2.83 as of Jul. 03, 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 €101.00 is trading 36.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €159.30.

Key valuation signals for FRA:LC1:

  • PEG Ratio: 2.83 (58% below median its 10-year median of 6.72)
  • GF Value™: €159.30 vs. price of €101.00 (36.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 113.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#561 of 790)

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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€101.00
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