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Oil-Dri of AmericaODC -2.49%65 ROA % is 14.58% as of Apr. 2026, which is 121% above its 10-year median of 6.61. GuruFocus rates ODC with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.32 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,618 Chemicals companies, Oil-Dri of America ranks better than 94.31% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Oil-Dri of America's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $58.1 Mil.
Oil-Dri of America's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $398.5 Mil. Therefore, Oil-Dri of America's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 14.58%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Oil-Dri of America's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
ODC'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.38 Med: 6.61 Max: 14.47
Current: 14.34
During the past 13 years, Oil-Dri of America's highest ROA % was 14.47%. The lowest was 2.38%. And the median was 6.61%.
ODC's ROA % is ranked better than 94.31% of 1618
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.31
vs ODC: 14.34
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
Oil-Dri of America ROA % Related Terms
Oil-Dri of America ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Oil-Dri of America's ROA % 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Oil-Dri of America's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oil-Dri of America's ROA % 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets 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.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Oil-Dri of America (ODC) has a ROA % of 14.58% as of Apr. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Oil-Dri of America and its competitors. This is 121% above median its historical median of 6.61. Over the past decade, Oil-Dri of America's ROA % has ranged from 2.38 to 14.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #92 out of 1618 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 5.7%.
Is Oil-Dri of America's ROA % too high?
Oil-Dri of America's current ROA % of 14.58% is 121% above median its 10-year median of 6.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.38 to a high of 14.47. The Chemicals industry median ROA % is 3.31. Oil-Dri of America's value of 14.58% is 340.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #92 out of 1618 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 ROA % compare to ECVT and STDN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #92 out of 1618 companies for ROA %. This places Oil-Dri of America in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.31. Oil-Dri of America's value of 14.58% is 340.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Oil-Dri of America's own ROA % has ranged from 2.38 to 14.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.61 vs. the industry median of 3.31, 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 ROA % for a Chemicals company?
The median ROA % among Chemicals companies is 3.31, based on 1,618 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Oil-Dri of America's current ROA % of 14.58% is 340.5% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Oil-Dri of America and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROA % is 3.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oil-Dri of America's current ROA % is 14.58%, which is 121% above median its own 10-year median of 6.61. 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 ROA % is 14.58%, which is 121% above median its 10-year median of 6.61 and 340.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.31. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Oil-Dri of America (ODC), the current ROA % is 14.58% 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:
ROA %: 14.58% (121% above median its 10-year median of 6.61)
GF Value™: $44.32 vs. price of $89.94 (102.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 340.5% above the Chemicals median (#92 of 1618)
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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