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Oil-Dri of AmericaODC -2.49%65 Net Current Asset Value is $5.02 as of Apr. 2026, which is 64% below its 10-year median of 14.04. GuruFocus rates ODC with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.32 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 962 Chemicals companies, Oil-Dri of America ranks worse than 82.43% on this metric.
In calculating the Net Current Asset Value (NCAV), Benjamin Graham means a company's current assets (such as cash, marketable securities, and inventories) minus its total liabilities (including preferred stock, minority interest, and long-term debt).
Oil-Dri of America's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $5.02.
The historical rank and industry rank for Oil-Dri of America's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
ODC'
s Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.77 Med: 14.04 Max: 147.95
Current: 17.92
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of Oil-Dri of America was 147.95. The lowest was 7.77. And the median was 14.04.
ODC's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is ranked worse than 82.43% of 962
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.11
vs ODC: 17.92
Oil-Dri of America (NYSE:ODC) Net Current Asset Value Explanation
Benjamin Graham first discussed net current asset value (NCAV) in the 1934 edition of "Security Analysis", which he coauthored with David Dodd. In the book, (net) current asset value is defined as:" current assets alone, minus all liabilities and claims ahead of the issue."
The common definition of NCAV is: NCAV = current assets – [total liabilities + minority interest + preferred stock]
Net current assets exclude not only the intangible assets but also the fixed and miscellaneous assets. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.
One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Grahams strategy produced similar results.
Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their Net-Net Working Capital. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.
Oil-Dri of America Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Oil-Dri of America Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Oil-Dri of America's Net Current Asset Value 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.
ODC vs ECVT, STDN, SCL: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Oil-Dri of America's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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 Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Oil-Dri of America's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oil-Dri of America's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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.
What does a Net Current Asset Value of $5.02 mean?
Oil-Dri of America (ODC) has a Net Current Asset Value of $5.02 as of Apr. 2026. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Oil-Dri of America and its competitors. This is 64% below median its historical median of 14.04. Over the past decade, Oil-Dri of America's Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 7.77 to 147.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #793 out of 962 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 82.4%.
Is Oil-Dri of America's Net Current Asset Value too high?
Oil-Dri of America's current Net Current Asset Value of $5.02 is 64% below median its 10-year median of 14.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.77 to a high of 147.95. The Chemicals industry median Net Current Asset Value is 5.11. Oil-Dri of America's value of $5.02 is 1.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #793 out of 962 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Net Current Asset Value compare to ECVT and STDN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #793 out of 962 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Oil-Dri of America in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 5.11. Oil-Dri of America's value of $5.02 is 1.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Oil-Dri of America's own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 7.77 to 147.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.04 vs. the industry median of 5.11, Oil-Dri of America has consistently been below 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 Net Current Asset Value for a Chemicals company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Chemicals companies is 5.11, based on 962 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Current Asset Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Current Asset Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Oil-Dri of America's current Net Current Asset Value of $5.02 is 1.8% below 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 Net Current Asset Value mean?
A high Net Current Asset Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Oil-Dri of America and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 5.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oil-Dri of America's current Net Current Asset Value is $5.02, which is 64% below median its own 10-year median of 14.04. 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 Net Current Asset Value is $5.02, which is 64% below median its 10-year median of 14.04 and 1.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 5.11. 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 Net Current Asset Value calculated?
Net Current Asset Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Oil-Dri of America (ODC), the current Net Current Asset Value is $5.02 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:
Net Current Asset Value: $5.02 (64% below median its 10-year median of 14.04)
GF Value™: $44.32 vs. price of $89.94 (102.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.8% below the Chemicals median (#793 of 962)
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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