Oil-Dri of America (STU:O4D) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.71 (As of Aug. 24, 2026) — 181% Above Median

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STU:O4D Oil-Dri Corp of America STU:O4D
64 GF Score
Price €76.50
GF Value €37.67
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Oil-Dri of America Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Oil-Dri of America STU:O4D -2.55% 64 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.71 as of Aug. 24, 2026, which is 181% above its 10-year median of 2.39. GuruFocus rates STU:O4D with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €37.67 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,141 Chemicals companies, Oil-Dri of America ranks worse than 90.45% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-24), Oil-Dri of America's current share price is €76.50. Oil-Dri of America's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €11.40. Oil-Dri of America's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 6.71.

The historical rank and industry rank for Oil-Dri of America's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

STU:O4D' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.11   Med: 2.39   Max: 7.79
Current: 6.71

During the past years, Oil-Dri of America's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.79. The lowest was 1.11. And the median was 2.39.

STU:O4D's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
90.45% of 1141 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.67 vs STU:O4D: 6.71

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Oil-Dri of America's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €16.832. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €11.40 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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Oil-Dri of America  (STU:O4D) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Oil-Dri of America Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Oil-Dri of America Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Oil-Dri of America's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.

Oil-Dri of America Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Oil-Dri of America Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.94 1.48 2.91 2.83 4.54

Oil-Dri of America Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.46 4.54 4.37 4.70 5.44

STU:O4D vs ECVT, STDN, SCL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Oil-Dri of America's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Oil-Dri of America's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Oil-Dri of America's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Oil-Dri of America Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Oil-Dri of America's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=76.50/11.40
=6.71

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Oil-Dri of America's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=16.832/333.0200*333.0200
=16.832

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 333.0200.

Oil-Dri of America Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 7.202 240.628 9.967
201610 7.293 241.729 10.047
201701 7.762 242.839 10.645
201704 7.850 244.524 10.691
201707 7.488 244.786 10.187
201710 7.448 246.663 10.056
201801 7.074 247.867 9.504
201804 7.187 250.546 9.553
201807 7.716 252.006 10.197
201810 7.684 252.885 10.119
201901 7.689 251.712 10.173
201904 8.052 255.548 10.493
201907 7.945 256.571 10.312
201910 8.197 257.346 10.607
202001 8.706 257.971 11.239
202004 9.025 256.389 11.722
202007 8.637 259.101 11.101
202010 8.568 260.388 10.958
202101 8.434 261.582 10.737
202104 8.643 267.054 10.778
202107 9.096 273.003 11.096
202110 9.103 276.589 10.960
202201 9.261 281.148 10.970
202204 9.405 289.109 10.833
202207 10.401 296.276 11.691
202210 10.954 298.012 12.241
202301 10.191 299.170 11.344
202304 10.685 303.363 11.730
202307 11.215 305.691 12.218
202310 12.054 307.671 13.047
202401 12.351 308.417 13.336
202404 12.979 313.548 13.785
202407 13.304 314.540 14.086
202410 14.088 315.664 14.863
202501 15.616 317.671 16.371
202504 15.005 320.795 15.577
202507 15.162 323.048 15.630
202510 15.706 0.000
202601 16.010 325.252 16.392
202604 16.832 333.020 16.832

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.71 mean?
Oil-Dri of America (STU:O4D) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.71 as of Aug. 24, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Oil-Dri of America and its competitors. This is 181% above median its historical median of 2.39. Over the past decade, Oil-Dri of America's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.11 to 7.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #1032 out of 1141 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 90.4%.
Is Oil-Dri of America's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Oil-Dri of America's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.71 is 181% above median its 10-year median of 2.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.11 to a high of 7.79. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67. Oil-Dri of America's value of 6.71 is 301.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #1032 out of 1141 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Oil-Dri of America has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oil-Dri of America's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ECVT and STDN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #1032 out of 1141 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Oil-Dri of America in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67. Oil-Dri of America's value of 6.71 is 301.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Oil-Dri of America's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.11 to 7.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.39 vs. the industry median of 1.67, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.67, based on 1,141 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Oil-Dri of America's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.71 is 301.8% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Oil-Dri of America and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oil-Dri of America's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.71, which is 181% above median its own 10-year median of 2.39. 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 (STU:O4D) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €37.67, compared to a current price of €76.50 — trading 103.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.71, which is 181% above median its 10-year median of 2.39 and 301.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.67. Oil-Dri of America's overall GF Score™ is 64/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Oil-Dri of America (STU:O4D), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.71 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 (STU:O4D) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oil-Dri of America stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €76.50 is trading 103.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €37.67. GuruFocus considers Oil-Dri of America to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:O4D:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.71 (181% above median its 10-year median of 2.39)
  • GF Value™: €37.67 vs. price of €76.50 (103.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100
  • Industry Position: 301.8% above the Chemicals median (#1032 of 1141)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:O4D stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Oil-Dri of America Business Description

Other Exchanges ODC:USA
Address 410 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 400, Chicago, IL, USA, 60611-4213
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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