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Oil-Dri of AmericaSTU:O4D -2.55%64 Net Margin % is 11.50% as of Apr. 2026, which is 136% above its 10-year median of 4.87. GuruFocus rates STU:O4D with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €37.67 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,587 Chemicals companies, Oil-Dri of America ranks better than 78.58% on this metric.
Oil-Dri of America (STU:O4D) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Oil-Dri of America Net Margin % Related Terms
Oil-Dri of America Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Oil-Dri of America's Net 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.
STU:O4D vs ECVT, STDN, SCL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Oil-Dri of America's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Oil-Dri of America's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oil-Dri of America's Net 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 (STU:O4D) has a Net Margin % of 11.50% as of Apr. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Oil-Dri of America and its competitors. This is 136% above median its historical median of 4.87. Over the past decade, Oil-Dri of America's Net Margin % has ranged from 1.63 to 11.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #340 out of 1587 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 21.4%.
Is Oil-Dri of America's Net Margin % too high?
Oil-Dri of America's current Net Margin % of 11.50% is 136% above median its 10-year median of 4.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.63 to a high of 11.35. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 4.57. Oil-Dri of America's value of 11.50% is 151.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #340 out of 1587 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 Net Margin % compare to ECVT and STDN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #340 out of 1587 companies for Net Margin %. This places Oil-Dri of America in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.57. Oil-Dri of America's value of 11.50% is 151.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Oil-Dri of America's own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.63 to 11.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.87 vs. the industry median of 4.57, 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 Net Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median Net Margin % among Chemicals companies is 4.57, based on 1,587 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Oil-Dri of America's current Net Margin % of 11.50% is 151.6% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Oil-Dri of America and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oil-Dri of America's current Net Margin % is 11.50%, which is 136% above median its own 10-year median of 4.87. 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 Net Margin % is 11.50%, which is 136% above median its 10-year median of 4.87 and 151.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 4.57. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Oil-Dri of America (STU:O4D), the current Net Margin % is 11.50% 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 (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:
Net Margin %: 11.50% (136% above median its 10-year median of 4.87)
GF Value™: €37.67 vs. price of €76.50 (103.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 151.6% above the Chemicals median (#340 of 1587)
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 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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