ODC (Oil-Dri of America) Research & Development: $0.0 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 Research & Development?

Oil-Dri of America ODC -2.49% 65 Research & Development is $0.0 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates ODC with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.32 (Significantly Overvalued).

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Oil-Dri of America's Research & Development for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.0 Mil.

Oil-Dri of America  (NYSE:ODC) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Oil-Dri of America Research & Development Historical Data

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Oil-Dri of America Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development 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 $0.0 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 Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of $0.0 Mil mean?
Oil-Dri of America (ODC) has a Research & Development of $0.0 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Oil-Dri of America and its competitors.
Is Oil-Dri of America's Research & Development too high?
Oil-Dri of America's current Research & Development is $0.0 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 Research & Development compare to ECVT and STDN?
Oil-Dri of America's Research & Development of $0.0 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 Research & Development for a Chemicals company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Oil-Dri of America and its competitors. Oil-Dri of America's current Research & Development is $0.0 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 Research & Development is $0.0 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 Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Oil-Dri of America (ODC), the current Research & Development is $0.0 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:

  • Research & Development: $0.0 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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