ODC (Oil-Dri of America) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Apr. 2026) — 13% Below Median

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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 Profitability Rank?

Oil-Dri of America ODC -2.49% 65 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Apr. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates ODC with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.32 (Significantly Overvalued).

Oil-Dri of America has the Profitability Rank of 7.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Oil-Dri of America's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 13.53%. As of today, Oil-Dri of America's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


Oil-Dri of America Profitability Rank Related Terms


ODC vs ECVT, STDN, SCL: Profitability Rank Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Oil-Dri of America's Profitability Rank falls into.


ODC
65GF Score
Oil-Dri Corp of America ODC
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Oil-Dri of America Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Oil-Dri of America has the Profitability Rank of 7.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Oil-Dri of America has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Good Sign:

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

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 7 mean?
Oil-Dri of America (ODC) has a Profitability Rank of 7 as of Apr. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Oil-Dri of America and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Oil-Dri of America's Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 9.00.
Is Oil-Dri of America's Profitability Rank too high?
Oil-Dri of America's current Profitability Rank of 7 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.00 to a high of 9.00. 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 Profitability Rank compare to ECVT and STDN?
Oil-Dri of America's Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. Historically, Oil-Dri of America's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Chemicals company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Oil-Dri of America and its competitors. Oil-Dri of America's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 8.00. 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 Profitability Rank is 7, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. 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 Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Oil-Dri of America (ODC), the current Profitability Rank is 7 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:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • 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

Other Exchanges O4D:Germany
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.
65GF Score

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