ODC (Oil-Dri of America) Operating Income: $65.4 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 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 Operating Income?

Oil-Dri of America ODC -2.49% 65 Operating Income is $65.4 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates ODC with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.32 (Significantly Overvalued).

Oil-Dri of America's Operating Income for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $17.1 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $65.4 Mil.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Oil-Dri of America's Operating Income for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $17.1 Mil. Oil-Dri of America's Revenue for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $126.3 Mil. Therefore, Oil-Dri of America's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 13.53%.

Good Sign:

Oil-Dri Corp of America operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

Oil-Dri of America's 5-Year average Growth Rate for Operating Margin % was 20.80% per year.

Operating Income or EBIT is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Oil-Dri of America's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 18.91%. Oil-Dri of America's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 30.15%.


Oil-Dri of America  (NYSE:ODC) Operating Income Explanation

1. Operating Income or EBIT is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

Oil-Dri of America's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Jan. 2026 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Apr. 2026 ))/ count )
=68.372 * ( 1 - 18.9% )/( (295.566 + 291.014)/ 2 )
=55.449692/293.29
=18.91 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

Oil-Dri of America's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Jan. 2026  Q: Apr. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=73.792/( ( (163.195 + max(83.643, 0)) + (164.239 + max(78.42, 0)) )/ 2 )
=73.792/( ( 246.838 + 242.659 )/ 2 )
=73.792/244.7485
=30.15 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(70.18 + 53.753 + 5.897) - (45.628 + 0 + 0.559)
=83.643

Working Capital(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(75.772 + 52.42 + 5.212) - (54.835 + 0 + 0.149)
=78.42

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) EBIT data.

3. Operating Income is also linked to Operating Margin %:

Oil-Dri of America's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=17.093/126.329
=13.53 %

* 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.

4. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Operating Income growth rate using Operating Income per share data.


Be Aware

Compared with a company's EBITDA margin, Operating Margin can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).

If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin may decline. Often the Operating Margin declines well before the company's revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.

For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokia's Operating Margin had already been in decline since 2002, although its earnings per share were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).

Therefore, Operating Margin is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.


Oil-Dri of America Operating Income Related Terms


Oil-Dri of America Operating Income Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Oil-Dri of America's Operating Income 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.

Oil-Dri of America Operating Income Chart

Oil-Dri of America Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Operating Income
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Oil-Dri of America Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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Oil-Dri of America Operating Income Calculation

Operating Income, is the profit a company earned through operations. All expenses, including cash expenses such as cost of goods sold (COGS), research & development, wages, and non-cash expenses, such as depreciation, depletion and amortization, have been deducted from the sales.

Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $65.4 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Operating Income →
What does a Operating Income of $65.4 Mil mean?
Oil-Dri of America (ODC) has a Operating Income of $65.4 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Operating Income equals sales less all operating expenses. It is linked to EBIT. View historical data on Oil-Dri of America and its competitors.
Is Oil-Dri of America's Operating Income too high?
Oil-Dri of America's current Operating Income is $65.4 Mil. 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 Operating Income compare to ECVT and STDN?
Oil-Dri of America's Operating Income of $65.4 Mil 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 Operating Income for a Chemicals company?
A good Operating Income depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Operating Income 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 Operating Income mean?
A high Operating Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating Income equals sales less all operating expenses. It is linked to EBIT. View historical data on Oil-Dri of America and its competitors. Oil-Dri of America's current Operating Income is $65.4 Mil. 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 Operating Income is $65.4 Mil. 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 Operating Income calculated?
Operating Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Oil-Dri of America (ODC), the current Operating Income is $65.4 Mil 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:

  • Operating Income: $65.4 Mil
  • 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

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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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