The Marzetti Co (FRA:LC1) GF Value Rank: 4 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 43% Below Median

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FRA:LC1 The Marzetti Co FRA:LC1
69 GF Score
Price €93.50
GF Value €159.82
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What is The Marzetti Co GF Value Rank?

The Marzetti Co FRA:LC1 +0.54% 69 GF Value Rank is 4 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:LC1 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €159.82. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

The Marzetti Co has the GF Value Rank of 4.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

The Marzetti Co GF Value Rank Related Terms

FRA:LC1 vs FRPT, CENT, POST: GF Value Rank Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where The Marzetti Co's GF Value Rank falls into.


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What does a GF Value Rank of 4 mean?
The Marzetti Co (FRA:LC1) has a GF Value Rank of 4 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on The Marzetti Co and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, The Marzetti Co's GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is The Marzetti Co's GF Value Rank too high?
The Marzetti Co's current GF Value Rank of 4 is 43% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. 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 GF Value Rank compare to FRPT and CENT?
The Marzetti Co's GF Value Rank of 4 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. Historically, The Marzetti Co's own GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Value Rank for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on The Marzetti Co and its competitors. The Marzetti Co's current GF Value Rank is 4, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 7.00. 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 GF Value Rank of 4. The stock's GF Value™ is €159.82, compared to a current price of €93.50 — trading 41.5% below its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 4, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. 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 GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Marzetti Co (FRA:LC1), the current GF Value Rank is 4 as of Jul. 25, 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 €93.50 is trading 41.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €159.82.

Key valuation signals for FRA:LC1:

  • GF Value Rank: 4 (43% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: €159.82 vs. price of €93.50 (41.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs

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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