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Oil-Dri of AmericaODC -2.49%65 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 24.41% as of Apr. 2026, which is 101% above its 10-year median of 12.15. GuruFocus rates ODC with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.32 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,576 Chemicals companies, Oil-Dri of America ranks better than 91.69% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Oil-Dri of America's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $58.1 Mil. Oil-Dri of America's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $238.0 Mil. Therefore, Oil-Dri of America's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 24.41%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Oil-Dri of America's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ODC'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.87 Med: 12.15 Max: 27.98
Current: 24.73
During the past 13 years, Oil-Dri of America's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 27.98%. The lowest was 3.87%. And the median was 12.15%.
ODC's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 91.69% of 1576
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 6.63
vs ODC: 24.73
Oil-Dri of America (NYSE:ODC) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Oil-Dri of America Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Oil-Dri of America Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Oil-Dri of America's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
ODC vs ECVT, STDN, SCL: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Oil-Dri of America's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Oil-Dri of America's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oil-Dri of America's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 24.41% mean?
Oil-Dri of America (ODC) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 24.41% as of Apr. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Oil-Dri of America and its competitors. This is 101% above median its historical median of 12.15. Over the past decade, Oil-Dri of America's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 3.87 to 27.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #131 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 8.3%.
Is Oil-Dri of America's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Oil-Dri of America's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 24.41% is 101% above median its 10-year median of 12.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.87 to a high of 27.98. The Chemicals industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.63. Oil-Dri of America's value of 24.41% is 268.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #131 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to ECVT and STDN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #131 out of 1576 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Oil-Dri of America in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.63. Oil-Dri of America's value of 24.41% is 268.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Oil-Dri of America's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 3.87 to 27.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.15 vs. the industry median of 6.63, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Chemicals company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Chemicals companies is 6.63, based on 1,576 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Oil-Dri of America's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 24.41% is 268.2% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Oil-Dri of America and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oil-Dri of America's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 24.41%, which is 101% above median its own 10-year median of 12.15. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 24.41%, which is 101% above median its 10-year median of 12.15 and 268.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.63. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Oil-Dri of America (ODC), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 24.41% 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:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 24.41% (101% above median its 10-year median of 12.15)
GF Value™: $44.32 vs. price of $89.94 (102.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 268.2% above the Chemicals median (#131 of 1576)
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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