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Oil-Dri of AmericaODC -0.12%65 Days Inventory is 52.31 as of Apr. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 43.21. GuruFocus rates ODC with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.33 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,547 Chemicals companies, Oil-Dri of America ranks better than 71.23% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Oil-Dri of America's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
ODC'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36.15 Med: 43.21 Max: 56.56
Current: 55.97
During the past 13 years, Oil-Dri of America's highest Days Inventory was 56.56. The lowest was 36.15. And the median was 43.21.
ODC's Days Inventory is ranked better than 71.23% of 1547
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.14
vs ODC: 55.97
Oil-Dri of America's Days Inventory
declined
from Apr. 2025 (61.82) to Apr. 2026 (52.31).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Oil-Dri of America's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.74.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Oil-Dri of America's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.42.
Oil-Dri of America (NYSE:ODC) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Oil-Dri of America's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Oil-Dri of America's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Oil-Dri of America Days Inventory Related Terms
Oil-Dri of America Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Oil-Dri of America's Days Inventory 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Oil-Dri of America's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Oil-Dri of America's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oil-Dri of America's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory of 52.31 as of Apr. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Oil-Dri of America and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 43.21. Over the past decade, Oil-Dri of America's Days Inventory has ranged from 36.15 to 56.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #445 out of 1547 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 28.8%.
Is Oil-Dri of America's Days Inventory too high?
Oil-Dri of America's current Days Inventory of 52.31 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 43.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.15 to a high of 56.56. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.14. Oil-Dri of America's value of 52.31 is 34.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #445 out of 1547 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 Days Inventory compare to ECVT and STDN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #445 out of 1547 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Oil-Dri of America in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.14. Oil-Dri of America's value of 52.31 is 34.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Oil-Dri of America's own Days Inventory has ranged from 36.15 to 56.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.21 vs. the industry median of 80.14, Oil-Dri of America has consistently been below 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 Days Inventory for a Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.14, based on 1,547 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Oil-Dri of America's current Days Inventory of 52.31 is 34.7% below 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Oil-Dri of America and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oil-Dri of America's current Days Inventory is 52.31, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 43.21. 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 $44.33, compared to a current price of $89.83 — trading 102.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 52.31, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 43.21 and 34.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 80.14. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Oil-Dri of America (ODC), the current Days Inventory is 52.31 as of Apr. 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 $89.83 is trading 102.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $44.33.
GuruFocus considers Oil-Dri of America to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ODC:
Days Inventory: 52.31 (21% above median its 10-year median of 43.21)
GF Value™: $44.33 vs. price of $89.83 (102.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.7% below the Chemicals median (#445 of 1547)
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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