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Oil-Dri of AmericaSTU:O4D -2.55%64 Quick Ratio is 2.40 as of Apr. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 1.93. GuruFocus rates STU:O4D with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €37.67 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,611 Chemicals companies, Oil-Dri of America ranks better than 74.43% on this metric.
Oil-Dri of America (STU:O4D) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Oil-Dri of America Quick Ratio Related Terms
Oil-Dri of America Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Oil-Dri of America's Quick 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.
STU:O4D vs ECVT, STDN, SCL: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Oil-Dri of America's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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 Quick Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Oil-Dri of America's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oil-Dri of America's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Oil-Dri of America's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Quick Ratio of 2.40 as of Apr. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Oil-Dri of America and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 1.93. Over the past decade, Oil-Dri of America's Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.39 to 2.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #412 out of 1611 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 25.6%.
Is Oil-Dri of America's Quick Ratio too high?
Oil-Dri of America's current Quick Ratio of 2.40 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 1.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.39 to a high of 2.40. The Chemicals industry median Quick Ratio is 1.39. Oil-Dri of America's value of 2.40 is 72.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #412 out of 1611 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 Quick Ratio compare to ECVT and STDN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #412 out of 1611 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Oil-Dri of America in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.39. Oil-Dri of America's value of 2.40 is 72.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Oil-Dri of America's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.39 to 2.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.93 vs. the industry median of 1.39, 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 Quick Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Quick Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.39, based on 1,611 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Oil-Dri of America's current Quick Ratio of 2.40 is 72.7% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Oil-Dri of America and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oil-Dri of America's current Quick Ratio is 2.40, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 1.93. 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 Quick Ratio is 2.40, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 1.93 and 72.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.39. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Oil-Dri of America (STU:O4D), the current Quick Ratio is 2.40 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:
Quick Ratio: 2.40 (24% above median its 10-year median of 1.93)
GF Value™: €37.67 vs. price of €76.50 (103.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 72.7% above the Chemicals median (#412 of 1611)
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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