Oil-Dri of AmericaODC -1.33%67 FCF Margin % is 14.78% as of Apr. 2026, which is 190% above its 10-year median of 5.09. GuruFocus rates ODC with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,576 Chemicals companies, Oil-Dri of America ranks better than 80.33% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Oil-Dri of America's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ODC'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.73 Med: 5.09 Max: 10.09
Current: 10.09
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Oil-Dri of America was 10.09%. The lowest was -3.73%. And the median was 5.09%.
ODC's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 80.33% of 1576
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.855
vs ODC: 10.09
Oil-Dri of America FCF Margin % Related Terms
Oil-Dri of America FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Oil-Dri of America's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Oil-Dri of America's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oil-Dri of America's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % of 14.78% as of Apr. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Oil-Dri of America and its competitors. This is 190% above median its historical median of 5.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #310 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 19.7%.
Is Oil-Dri of America's FCF Margin % too high?
Oil-Dri of America's current FCF Margin % of 14.78% is 190% above median its 10-year median of 5.09. The Chemicals industry median FCF Margin % is 1.86. Oil-Dri of America's value of 14.78% is 696.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #310 out of 1576 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 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oil-Dri of America's FCF Margin % compare to ECVT and SCL?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #310 out of 1576 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Oil-Dri of America in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.86. Oil-Dri of America's value of 14.78% is 696.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.09 vs. the industry median of 1.86, 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 FCF Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median FCF Margin % among Chemicals companies is 1.86, based on 1,576 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Oil-Dri of America's current FCF Margin % of 14.78% is 696.8% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Oil-Dri of America and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oil-Dri of America's current FCF Margin % is 14.78%, which is 190% above median its own 10-year median of 5.09. 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 $44.13, compared to a current price of $100.34 — trading 127.4% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 14.78%, which is 190% above median its 10-year median of 5.09 and 696.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.86. Oil-Dri of America's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Oil-Dri of America (ODC), the current FCF Margin % is 14.78% 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 $100.34 is trading 127.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $44.13.
GuruFocus considers Oil-Dri of America to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ODC:
FCF Margin %: 14.78% (190% above median its 10-year median of 5.09)
GF Value™: $44.13 vs. price of $100.34 (127.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 696.8% above the Chemicals median (#310 of 1576)
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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