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The Marzetti Company (MZTI) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$109.12 +0.66% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)

The Marzetti Company (MZTI) earns a Roarable Rating of B+ (Buy) with 76/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (24% profit margin, 21% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.

ROARABLE B+ • BUY Cap $2.98B

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RQD QUANT TACHOMETERBUY • B+

2-of-3 JEV AI Jury Bullish

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw B+ · Rk B

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+8.1% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for MZTI)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5.6%

RSI-14 MOMENTUMBULLISH MOMENTUM

61.630 Oversold · 70 Hot

ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)

3.80>3.0 Fortress Safe

PIOTROSKI F-SCORESOLID CORE (5–6)

6 / 99-Pt Accounting

52-WEEK LASER RANGE15% OF RANGE

L: $97$109.12H: $176

1. Money & Cash Health● HEALTHY

Are profits real cash in the bank?

Real cash coming in backs up reported profits (24% profit margin and healthy balance-sheet cushion).

Factor Grade: A-RQD 17 / 20

2. Big Money & Insiders● BUYING

Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Hedge funds and options traders are leaning bullish, showing strong institutional appetite.

Factor Grade: BRQD 30 / 40

3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● ALL CLEAR

SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

Clean SEC fine-print check with low hidden accounting risk and favorable interest-rate weather.

Factor Grade: BRQD 29 / 40

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2-of-3 JEV AI Jury Bullish on MZTI

Cash & Moat Bull AI

ROIC & Free Cash Flow Model

BULLISH (85)

20.9% ROIC with 23.9% gross margin and 6.83% FCF yield.

SEC Forensic Auditor AI

10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard

NEUTRAL (65)

Altman-Z 4.20 and Piotroski 6/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

Whale & Macro Hawk AI

Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq

BULLISH (77)

30/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 16/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like MZTI

✓Strong cash generator (24% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.
✓Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.

Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong

!Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

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MZTI // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -16.24%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL

2026-10-30O $111.5H $112.6L $109.1C $109.1VOL 391.5K

RES: $112.5SUP: $94.85SMA50: $105.1SMA200: $124.7

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

10.9%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +2.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Staples Rank #7 of 146 ⚔️ FRPT vs MZTI Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Staples Peer Comparison (MZTI vs. FRPT, POST, UTZ, NOMD)

Industry: Packaged Foods (41 Tracked Issuers)

Across 146 tracked Consumer Staples securities in the Roarable RQD universe, The Marzetti Company (MZTI) ranks #7 by composite RQD confidence (76/100, grade B+) and #49 by equity capitalization ($2.98B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, POST leads on earnings valuation at 10.7x trailing P/E, while MZTI leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 20.9% ROIC and 23.9% gross margin. MZTI currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 76/100 (B+).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
MZTI ACTIVE The Marzetti Company	B+	76/100	17.8x	23.9%	20.9%	+0.66%	$2.98B	Benchmark Subject
FRPT Freshpet Inc.	C	64/100	22.8x	40.8%	6.4%	+1.63%	$3.18B	/frpt-vs-mzti →
POST Post Holdings Inc.	D+	57/100	10.7x	28.7%	5.9%	+1.71%	$3.59B	/post-vs-mzti →
UTZ Utz Brands Inc (Class A)	D	50/100	—	24.9%	1.1%	-0.07%	$2.06B	/utz-vs-mzti →
NOMD Nomad Foods Limited	C-	61/100	—	—	—	+1.02%	$1.69B	/nomd-vs-mzti →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-06-30 • CIK 0000057515

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-06-30), The Marzetti Company (MZTI) reported GAAP revenue of $1.91B (+2.0% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.87B , and +4.8% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $167.3M, operating cash flow of $261.5M, and free cash flow of $203.5M (+10.6% YoY). On the balance sheet, MZTI closed FY2025 with $1.33B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-06-30	$1.91B	$167.3M	$261.5M	$203.5M	$1.33B	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-06-30	$1.87B	$158.6M	$251.6M	$184.0M	$1.24B	—
FY2023 (FY)	2023-06-30	$1.82B	$111.3M	$225.9M	$225.9M	—	—

3. MZTI Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is MZTI stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-01, The Marzetti Company (NASDAQ: MZTI) is rated B+ (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 76/100 at a spot price of $109.12 (+0.66% 1D, market cap $2.98B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 17/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 14/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 16/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 146 tracked Consumer Staples issuers, MZTI ranks #7 in composite RQD confidence.

How does MZTI compare to FRPT and POST in the Consumer Staples sector?

Within the Consumer Staples sector (Packaged Foods), MZTI carries a Roarable B+ (76/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 17.8x, gross margin of 23.9%, and ROIC of 20.9%. By comparison, FRPT (Freshpet Inc.) holds a C grade (64/100 RQD, P/E 22.8x, ROIC 6.4%, cap $3.18B) and POST (Post Holdings Inc.) posts a D+ grade (57/100 RQD, P/E 10.7x, ROIC 5.9%, cap $3.59B). Among the 5-stock peer group, POST leads on earnings multiple (10.7x) while MZTI leads on capital efficiency (20.9% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for MZTI?

Per MZTI's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-06-30, CIK 0000057515), The Marzetti Company generated $1.91B in revenue (+2.0% YoY), $167.3M in net income, and $203.5M in free cash flow against $1.33B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (24% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is MZTI trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

MZTI last traded at $109.12 (+0.66% on volume of 323,345 shares), positioning the stock +3.82% above its 50-day simple moving average ($105.10) and -12.49% below its 200-day simple moving average ($124.70). Across its 52-week range of $97.00 to $176.26, MZTI sits at the 15.3% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 61.6 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.6% ($103.01 to $115.23).

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Should I buy, hold, or sell MZTI stock right now?

The Marzetti Company (MZTI) currently earns a Roarable Rating of B+ (Buy — BUY) with 76/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (24% profit margin, 21% return on capital) with steady institutional support.

What is MZTI's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

MZTI's 12-month base price target is $117.96 (range $89.48 to $185.07), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

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