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Oil-Dri of AmericaODC -2.49%65 EV-to-EBIT is 18.73 as of Aug. 24, 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 15.70. GuruFocus rates ODC with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.32 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,272 Chemicals companies, Oil-Dri of America ranks worse than 54.4% on this metric.
Oil-Dri of America (NYSE:ODC) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Oil-Dri of America's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $1,048.3 Mil.
Oil-Dri of America's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $69.1 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Oil-Dri of America EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Oil-Dri of America's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Oil-Dri of America's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oil-Dri of America's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Oil-Dri of America's current Enterprise Value is $1,294.5 Mil.
Oil-Dri of America's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $69.1 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 18.73 as of Aug. 24, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Oil-Dri of America and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 15.70. Over the past decade, Oil-Dri of America's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 9.25 to 153.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #692 out of 1272 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 54.4%.
Is Oil-Dri of America's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Oil-Dri of America's current EV-to-EBIT of 18.73 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 15.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.25 to a high of 153.00. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.08. Oil-Dri of America's value of 18.73 is 9.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #692 out of 1272 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to ECVT and STDN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #692 out of 1272 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Oil-Dri of America in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.08. Oil-Dri of America's value of 18.73 is 9.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Oil-Dri of America's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 9.25 to 153.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.70 vs. the industry median of 17.08, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Chemicals companies is 17.08, based on 1,272 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Oil-Dri of America's current EV-to-EBIT of 18.73 is 9.7% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Oil-Dri of America and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oil-Dri of America's current EV-to-EBIT is 18.73, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 15.70. 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 EV-to-EBIT is 18.73, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 15.70 and 9.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 17.08. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Oil-Dri of America (ODC), the current EV-to-EBIT is 18.73 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:
EV-to-EBIT: 18.73 (19% above median its 10-year median of 15.70)
GF Value™: $44.32 vs. price of $89.94 (102.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.7% above the Chemicals median (#692 of 1272)
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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