Oil-Dri of America (STU:O4D) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.21 (As of Apr. 2026) — 56% Below Median

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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 Dividend Payout Ratio?

Oil-Dri of America STU:O4D -2.55% 64 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21 as of Apr. 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 0.48. GuruFocus rates STU:O4D with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €37.67 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 933 Chemicals companies, Oil-Dri of America ranks better than 73.2% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Oil-Dri of America's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.21.

The historical rank and industry rank for Oil-Dri of America's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

STU:O4D' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17   Med: 0.48   Max: 0.83
Current: 0.19

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Oil-Dri of America was 0.83. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.48.

STU:O4D's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
73.2% of 933 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.32 vs STU:O4D: 0.19

As of today (2026-08-24), the Dividend Yield % of Oil-Dri of America is 0.92%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Oil-Dri of America was 4.78%. The lowest was 0.69%. And the median was 2.44%.

Oil-Dri of America's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was €0.18.

During the past 12 months, Oil-Dri of America's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 18.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Oil-Dri of America was 26.00% per year. The lowest was -8.40% per year. And the median was 4.70% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Oil-Dri of America (STU:O4D) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Oil-Dri of America Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Oil-Dri of America Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Oil-Dri of America's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Oil-Dri of America Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.66 0.74 0.24 0.21 0.17

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
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.19 0.17 0.17 0.21 0.21

STU:O4D vs ECVT, STDN, SCL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Oil-Dri of America's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


STU:O4D
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Oil-Dri of America Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Oil-Dri of America's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Jul. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Jul. 2025 )
=0.531/ 3.191
=0.17

Oil-Dri of America's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Apr. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=0.175/ 0.855
=0.20

* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 mean?
Oil-Dri of America (STU:O4D) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 as of Apr. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Oil-Dri of America and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 0.48. Over the past decade, Oil-Dri of America's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #250 out of 933 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 26.8%.
Is Oil-Dri of America's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Oil-Dri of America's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 is 56% below median its 10-year median of 0.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 0.83. The Chemicals industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Oil-Dri of America's value of 0.21 is 34.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #250 out of 933 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ECVT and STDN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #250 out of 933 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Oil-Dri of America in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Oil-Dri of America's value of 0.21 is 34.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Oil-Dri of America's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.48 vs. the industry median of 0.32, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Chemicals companies is 0.32, based on 933 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Oil-Dri of America's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 is 34.4% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Oil-Dri of America and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oil-Dri of America's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 0.48. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 0.48 and 34.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 0.32. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Oil-Dri of America (STU:O4D), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21 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:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.21 (56% below median its 10-year median of 0.48)
  • GF Value™: €37.67 vs. price of €76.50 (103.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100
  • Industry Position: 34.4% below the Chemicals median (#250 of 933)

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.
64GF Score

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