The Marzetti Company (MZTI)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in The Marzetti Company, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

The Marzetti Company (MZTI) has returned -15.35% so far this year and -19.11% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MZTI has returned 3.95% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 26, 1990, MZTI's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.22%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.8 years.

Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Nov 1990 with a return of +30.8%, while the worst month was Aug 1998 at -25.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, MZTI closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was May 9, 1994 with a return of +33.3%, while the worst single day was May 6, 1994 at -25.8%.

The Marzetti Company has an annualized alpha of 10.51%, beta of 0.59, and R² of 0.13 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 27, 1990.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (71.63%) than losses (48.17%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• Beta of 0.59 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.13 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R² of 0.13 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

MZTI ranks 13 for risk / return — in the bottom 13% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for The Marzetti Company (MZTI) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

The Marzetti Company provided a 2.82% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.90 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 9 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for The Marzetti Company. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the The Marzetti Company. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the The Marzetti Company was 54.66%, occurring on Jun 30, 2000. Recovery took 541 trading sessions.

The current The Marzetti Company drawdown is 32.72%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of The Marzetti Company over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how The Marzetti Company is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Packaged Foods industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.