Kraft Heinz Co (KHC)vsThe Marzetti Company (MZTI)
KHC
Kraft Heinz Co
$22.08
-3.54%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $26.88B
MZTI
The Marzetti Company
$141.76
+1.71%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $3.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Kraft Heinz Co generates 1183% more annual revenue ($24.94B vs $1.94B). MZTI leads profitability with a 9.3% profit margin vs -23.4%. KHC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.99. MZTI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
KHC
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
MZTI
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for KHC.
Margin of Safety
-74.5%
Fair Value
$89.47
Current Price
$141.76
$52.29 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Generating 1.2B in free cash flow
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Revenue surging 20.2% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
ROE of -12.8% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 3.4%
Earnings declined 69.2%
Distress zone — elevated risk
4.3% earnings growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : KHC
The strongest argument for KHC centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow. PEG of 0.99 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : MZTI
The strongest argument for MZTI centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 20.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : KHC
The primary concerns for KHC are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : MZTI
The primary concerns for MZTI are EPS Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KHC profiles as a turnaround stock while MZTI is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MZTI carries more volatility with a beta of 0.41 — expect wider price swings.
MZTI is growing revenue faster at 20.2% — sustainability is the question.
KHC generates stronger free cash flow (1.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KHC scores higher overall (51/100 vs 51/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Kraft Heinz Co
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC), commonly known as Kraft Heinz, is an American food company formed by the merger of Kraft Foods and Heinz, co-headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The Marzetti Company
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
The Marzetti Company engages in the manufacturing and marketing of specialty food products for the retail and foodservice channels in the United States. The company is headquartered in Westerville, Ohio.
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