Oil-Dri of America (STU:O4D) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Aug. 24, 2026)

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STU:O4D Oil-Dri Corp of America STU:O4D
64 GF Score
Price €76.50
GF Value €37.67
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Oil-Dri of America Moat Score?

Oil-Dri of America STU:O4D -2.55% 64 Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:O4D with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €37.67 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,616 Chemicals companies, Oil-Dri of America ranks better than 96.1% on this metric.

Oil-Dri of America has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Oil-Dri of America has Narrow Moat: Oil-Dri Corp of America has a solid position in absorbent products with some cost advantages and a strong distribution network. However, the competitive nature of the industry limits its moat to a solid narrow level.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Oil-Dri of America might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Oil-Dri of America  (STU:O4D) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Oil-Dri of America Moat Score Related Terms

STU:O4D vs ECVT, STDN, SCL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Oil-Dri of America's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Oil-Dri of America's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Oil-Dri of America's Moat Score falls into.


STU:O4D
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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Oil-Dri of America (STU:O4D) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Aug. 24, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #63 out of 1616 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 3.9%.
Is Oil-Dri of America's Moat Score too high?
Oil-Dri of America's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #63 out of 1616 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 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oil-Dri of America's Moat Score compare to ECVT and STDN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #63 out of 1616 companies for Moat Score. This places Oil-Dri of America in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Chemicals company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Oil-Dri of America's current Moat Score is 5. 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 (STU:O4D) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €37.67, compared to a current price of €76.50 — trading 103.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Oil-Dri of America's overall GF Score™ is 64/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Oil-Dri of America (STU:O4D), the current Moat Score is 5 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 (STU:O4D) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oil-Dri of America stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €76.50 is trading 103.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €37.67. GuruFocus considers Oil-Dri of America to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:O4D:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €37.67 vs. price of €76.50 (103.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:O4D stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Oil-Dri of America Business Description

Other Exchanges ODC:USA
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.
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