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Oil-Dri of AmericaODC -2.49%65 PEG Ratio is 1.67 as of Aug. 24, 2026, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 5.27. GuruFocus rates ODC with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.33 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 620 Chemicals companies, Oil-Dri of America ranks better than 55.16% on this metric.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for Oil-Dri of America's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ODC'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49 Med: 5.27 Max: 43.95
Current: 1.67
During the past 13 years, Oil-Dri of America's highest PEG Ratio was 43.95. The lowest was 0.49. And the median was 5.27.
ODC's PEG Ratio is ranked better than 55.16% of 620
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.995
vs ODC: 1.67
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Oil-Dri of America (NYSE:ODC) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
Oil-Dri of America PEG Ratio Related Terms
Oil-Dri of America PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Oil-Dri of America's PEG 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Oil-Dri of America's PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG 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 PEG Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Oil-Dri of America's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oil-Dri of America's PEG Ratio 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
Oil-Dri of America (ODC) has a PEG Ratio of 1.67 as of Aug. 24, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Oil-Dri of America and its competitors. This is 68% below median its historical median of 5.27. Over the past decade, Oil-Dri of America's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 43.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #278 out of 620 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 44.8%.
Is Oil-Dri of America's PEG Ratio too high?
Oil-Dri of America's current PEG Ratio of 1.67 is 68% below median its 10-year median of 5.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 43.95. The Chemicals industry median PEG Ratio is 2.00. Oil-Dri of America's value of 1.67 is 16.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #278 out of 620 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 PEG Ratio compare to ECVT and STDN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #278 out of 620 companies for PEG Ratio. This puts Oil-Dri of America in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 2.00. Oil-Dri of America's value of 1.67 is 16.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Oil-Dri of America's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 43.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.27 vs. the industry median of 2.00, 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 PEG Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median PEG Ratio among Chemicals companies is 2.00, based on 620 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Oil-Dri of America's current PEG Ratio of 1.67 is 16.3% 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Oil-Dri of America and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PEG Ratio is 2.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oil-Dri of America's current PEG Ratio is 1.67, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 5.27. 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 $44.33, compared to a current price of $89.94 — trading 102.9% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 1.67, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 5.27 and 16.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 2.00. 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 PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Oil-Dri of America (ODC), the current PEG Ratio is 1.67 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 (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 $44.33.
GuruFocus considers Oil-Dri of America to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ODC:
PEG Ratio: 1.67 (68% below median its 10-year median of 5.27)
GF Value™: $44.33 vs. price of $89.94 (102.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.3% below the Chemicals median (#278 of 620)
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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