Nov. 17, 2025 3:22 PM ETThe Marzetti Company (MZTI) StockMZTIDaniel JonesInvesting Group LeaderCommentsSummaryThe Marzetti Company has shown solid revenue, profit, and cash flow growth, supported by strong brands and successful licensing programs.Despite recent operational improvements, MZTI's valuation remains higher than most peers, though profitability gains and a share price dip bring it closer to fair value.Upgrading MZTI from "Sell" to a very soft "Hold" reflects ongoing growth, zero debt, strategic investments, and continued shareholder returns, despite sector cost pressures.Management's focus on plant expansion, supply chain optimization, and capital projects positions MZTI for long-term value creation amid near-term profitability headwinds.Karimala/iStock via Getty ImagesOne very interesting company is a firm by the name of The Marzetti Company (MZTI). Up until earlier this year, the company was formerly known as Lancaster Colony Corporation. But to be more visible with its brand, it has since changed that. InMore on my IG serviceCrude Value Insights offers you an investing service and community focused on oil and natural gas. We focus on cash flow and the companies that generate it, leading to value and growth prospects with real potential.Subscribers get to use a 50+ stock model account, in-depth cash flow analyses of E&P firms, and live chat discussion of the sector.Sign up today for your two-week free trial and get a new lease on oil & gas!This article was written byDaniel Jones35.8K FollowersDaniel is an avid and active professional investor. He runs Crude Value Insights, a value-oriented newsletter aimed at analyzing the cash flows and assessing the value of companies in the oil and gas space. His primary focus is on finding businesses that are trading at a significant discount to their intrinsic value by employing a combination of Benjamin Graham's investment philosophy and a contrarian approach to the market and the securities therein. Learn more.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.Comments