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Oil-Dri of AmericaODC -2.49%65 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.56 as of Apr. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 0.59. GuruFocus rates ODC with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.33 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,248 Chemicals companies, Oil-Dri of America ranks better than 76.36% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Oil-Dri of America's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ODC'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22 Med: 0.59 Max: 2.19
Current: 0.59
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Oil-Dri of America was 2.19. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 0.59.
ODC's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 76.36% of 1248
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.995
vs ODC: 0.59
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Oil-Dri of America Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Oil-Dri of America Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Oil-Dri of America's Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Oil-Dri of America's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oil-Dri of America's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) EBITDA data.
Oil-Dri of America (ODC) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.56 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Oil-Dri of America. This is near median its historical median of 0.59. Over the past decade, Oil-Dri of America's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.22 to 2.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #295 out of 1248 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 23.6%.
Is Oil-Dri of America's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Oil-Dri of America's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.56 is near median its 10-year median of 0.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 2.19. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.00. Oil-Dri of America's value of 0.56 is 71.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #295 out of 1248 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ECVT and STDN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #295 out of 1248 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Oil-Dri of America in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.00. Oil-Dri of America's value of 0.56 is 71.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Oil-Dri of America's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.22 to 2.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.59 vs. the industry median of 2.00, 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Chemicals companies is 2.00, based on 1,248 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Oil-Dri of America's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.56 is 71.9% 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Oil-Dri of America. For the Chemicals industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oil-Dri of America's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.56, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.59. 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 $89.94 — trading 102.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.56, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.59 and 71.9% below the Chemicals industry median of 2.00. 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 Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Oil-Dri of America (ODC), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.56 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 $89.94 is trading 102.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $44.33.
GuruFocus considers Oil-Dri of America to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ODC:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.56 (near median its 10-year median of 0.59)
GF Value™: $44.33 vs. price of $89.94 (102.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 71.9% below the Chemicals median (#295 of 1248)
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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