ODC (Oil-Dri of America) Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based): -126.66% (As of Aug. 23, 2026)

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ODC Oil-Dri Corp of America ODC
65 GF Score
Price $89.94
GF Value $44.32
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Oil-Dri of America Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based)?

Oil-Dri of America ODC -2.49% 65 Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is -126.66% as of Aug. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates ODC with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.32 (Significantly Overvalued).

Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) = (Intrinsic Value: DCF (Dividends Based) - Current Price) / Intrinsic Value: DCF (Dividends Based).

Note: Discounted Dividend model is only suitable for companies who have a consistant distribution history with more than 5 years. If the company's dividends does not remain steady over a long period, results may not be accurate due to the low consistency. The model is also only suitable for predictable companies (Business Predictability Rank higher than 1-Star). If the company's Predictability Rank is 1-Star or Not Rated, the data will not be stored into our database.

As of today (2026-08-23), Oil-Dri of America's Predictability Rank is 2.5-Stars. Oil-Dri of America's intrinsic value calculated from the Discounted Dividend model is $86.51 and current share price is $89.94. Consequently,

Oil-Dri of America's Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) using Discounted Dividend model is -126.66%.

ODC vs ECVT, STDN, SCL: Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Oil-Dri of America's Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based), along with its competitors' market caps and Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Oil-Dri of America's Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Oil-Dri of America's Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) falls into.


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Oil-Dri of America Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) Calculation

Oil-Dri of America's Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) for today is calculated as

Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based)=(Intrinsic Value: DCF (Dividends Based)-Current Price)/Intrinsic Value: DCF (Dividends Based)
=(39.68-89.94)/39.68
=-126.66 %

* 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.

The intrinsic value is calculated from the Discounted Dividend model with default parameters.

What does a Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) of -126.66% mean?
Oil-Dri of America (ODC) has a Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) of -126.66% as of Aug. 23, 2026. Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Dividends price. View historical data on Oil-Dri of America.
Is Oil-Dri of America's Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) too high?
Oil-Dri of America's current Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is -126.66%. 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) compare to ECVT and STDN?
Oil-Dri of America's Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) of -126.66% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) for a Chemicals company?
A good Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) mean?
A high Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Dividends price. View historical data on Oil-Dri of America. Oil-Dri of America's current Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is -126.66%. 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is -126.66%. 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) calculated?
Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Oil-Dri of America (ODC), the current Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is -126.66% as of Aug. 23, 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:

  • Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based): -126.66%
  • GF Value™: $44.32 vs. price of $89.94 (102.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100

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 of America Business Description

Other Exchanges O4D:Germany
Address 410 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 400, Chicago, IL, USA, 60611-4213
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.
65GF Score

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$89.94
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