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Oil-Dri of AmericaODC -2.49%65 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 52.00% as of Apr. 2026, which is 845% above its 10-year median of 5.50. GuruFocus rates ODC with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.33 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,409 Chemicals companies, Oil-Dri of America ranks better than 93.9% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Oil-Dri of America's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 4.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 52.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 14.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 7.80% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Oil-Dri of America was 52.00% per year. The lowest was -22.80% per year. And the median was 5.50% per year.
Oil-Dri of America (NYSE:ODC) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Oil-Dri of America 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
ODC vs ECVT, STDN, SCL: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Oil-Dri of America's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Oil-Dri of America's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oil-Dri of America's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Oil-Dri of America 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 52.00% mean?
Oil-Dri of America (ODC) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 52.00% as of Apr. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Oil-Dri of America and its competitors. This is 845% above median its historical median of 5.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #86 out of 1409 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 6.1%.
Is Oil-Dri of America's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Oil-Dri of America's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 52.00% is 845% above median its 10-year median of 5.50. The Chemicals industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.80. Oil-Dri of America's value of 52.00% is 6400% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #86 out of 1409 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to ECVT and STDN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #86 out of 1409 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Oil-Dri of America in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.80. Oil-Dri of America's value of 52.00% is 6400% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.50 vs. the industry median of 0.80, 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Chemicals company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Chemicals companies is 0.80, based on 1,409 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Oil-Dri of America's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 52.00% is 6400% 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Oil-Dri of America and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oil-Dri of America's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 52.00%, which is 845% above median its own 10-year median of 5.50. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 52.00%, which is 845% above median its 10-year median of 5.50 and 6400% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.80. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Oil-Dri of America (ODC), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 52.00% 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:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 52.00% (845% above median its 10-year median of 5.50)
GF Value™: $44.33 vs. price of $89.94 (102.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6400% above the Chemicals median (#86 of 1409)
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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