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Oil-Dri of AmericaODC -2.49%65 Buyback Yield % is 0.97 as of Aug. 24, 2026, which is 120% above its 10-year median of 0.44. GuruFocus rates ODC with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.32 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 290 Chemicals companies, Oil-Dri of America ranks better than 72.07% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
Oil-Dri of America Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Oil-Dri of America's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
ODC vs ECVT, STDN, SCL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Oil-Dri of America's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % 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.
Oil-Dri of America Buyback Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Oil-Dri of America's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oil-Dri of America's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Oil-Dri of America (ODC) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.97 as of Aug. 24, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Oil-Dri of America and its competitors. This is 120% above median its historical median of 0.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #81 out of 290 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 27.9%.
Is Oil-Dri of America's Buyback Yield % too high?
Oil-Dri of America's current Buyback Yield % of 0.97 is 120% above median its 10-year median of 0.44. The Chemicals industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. Oil-Dri of America's value of 0.97 is 4750% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #81 out of 290 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Oil-Dri of America has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oil-Dri of America's Buyback Yield % compare to ECVT and STDN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #81 out of 290 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Oil-Dri of America in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. Oil-Dri of America's value of 0.97 is 4750% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.44 vs. the industry median of 0.02, Oil-Dri of America has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Chemicals company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Chemicals companies is 0.02, based on 290 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Oil-Dri of America's current Buyback Yield % of 0.97 is 4750% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Oil-Dri of America and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oil-Dri of America's current Buyback Yield % is 0.97, which is 120% above median its own 10-year median of 0.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oil-Dri of America stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oil-Dri of America (ODC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $44.32, compared to a current price of $89.94 — trading 102.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.97, which is 120% above median its 10-year median of 0.44 and 4750% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.02. Oil-Dri of America's overall GF Score™ is 65/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Oil-Dri of America (ODC), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.97 as of Aug. 24, 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 Oil-Dri of America (ODC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oil-Dri of America stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $89.94 is trading 102.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $44.32.
GuruFocus considers Oil-Dri of America to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ODC:
Buyback Yield %: 0.97 (120% above median its 10-year median of 0.44)
GF Value™: $44.32 vs. price of $89.94 (102.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4750% above the Chemicals median (#81 of 290)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ODC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Oil-Dri Corp of America develops, manufactures, and markets sorbent products made predominantly from clay. Its absorbent offerings, which draw liquid up, include cat litter, floor products, toxin control substances for livestock, and agricultural chemical carriers. The company has two segments based on the different characteristics of two primary customer groups, namely the Retail and Wholesale Products Group, which derives maximum revenue, and the Business-to-Business Products Group. The company's products are sold under various brands such as Cat's Pride, Jonny Cat, Amlan, Agsorb, Verge, Pure-Flo, and Ultra-Clear.
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