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Oil-Dri of AmericaODC -2.49%65 Interest Coverage is 31.83 as of Apr. 2026, which is 53% above its 10-year median of 20.78. GuruFocus rates ODC with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.32 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,261 Chemicals companies, Oil-Dri of America ranks better than 68.2% on this metric.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
Operating Income
by its Interest Expense. Oil-Dri of America's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $17.1 Mil. Oil-Dri of America's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-0.5 Mil.
Oil-Dri of America's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 31.83.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Oil-Dri of America's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
ODC'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.52 Med: 20.78 Max: 47.93
Current: 29.8
ODC's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 68.2% of 1261
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 11.37
vs ODC: 29.80
Oil-Dri of America (NYSE:ODC) Interest Coverage Explanation
Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.
Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .
Oil-Dri of America Interest Coverage Related Terms
Oil-Dri of America Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Oil-Dri of America's Interest Coverage 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.
Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
ODC vs ECVT, STDN, SCL: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Oil-Dri of America's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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 Interest Coverage vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Oil-Dri of America's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oil-Dri of America's Interest Coverage falls into.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
* 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 Interest Coverage of 31.83 as of Apr. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Oil-Dri of America and its competitors. This is 53% above median its historical median of 20.78. Over the past decade, Oil-Dri of America's Interest Coverage has ranged from 8.52 to 47.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #401 out of 1261 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 31.8%.
Is Oil-Dri of America's Interest Coverage too high?
Oil-Dri of America's current Interest Coverage of 31.83 is 53% above median its 10-year median of 20.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.52 to a high of 47.93. The Chemicals industry median Interest Coverage is 11.37. Oil-Dri of America's value of 31.83 is 179.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #401 out of 1261 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 Interest Coverage compare to ECVT and STDN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #401 out of 1261 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Oil-Dri of America in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 11.37. Oil-Dri of America's value of 31.83 is 179.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Oil-Dri of America's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 8.52 to 47.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.78 vs. the industry median of 11.37, 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 Interest Coverage for a Chemicals company?
The median Interest Coverage among Chemicals companies is 11.37, based on 1,261 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Oil-Dri of America's current Interest Coverage of 31.83 is 179.9% 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 Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Oil-Dri of America and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Interest Coverage is 11.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oil-Dri of America's current Interest Coverage is 31.83, which is 53% above median its own 10-year median of 20.78. 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 Interest Coverage is 31.83, which is 53% above median its 10-year median of 20.78 and 179.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 11.37. 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 Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Oil-Dri of America (ODC), the current Interest Coverage is 31.83 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 $44.32.
GuruFocus considers Oil-Dri of America to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ODC:
Interest Coverage: 31.83 (53% above median its 10-year median of 20.78)
GF Value™: $44.32 vs. price of $89.94 (102.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 179.9% above the Chemicals median (#401 of 1261)
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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