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Oil-Dri of AmericaODC -2.49%65 ROE % is 20.84% as of Apr. 2026, which is 94% above its 10-year median of 10.74. GuruFocus rates ODC with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.32 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,590 Chemicals companies, Oil-Dri of America ranks better than 91.76% on this metric.
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
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. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % 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 ROE %s can be extremely high.
Oil-Dri of America ROE % Related Terms
Oil-Dri of America ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Oil-Dri of America's ROE % 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 ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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 ROE % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Oil-Dri of America's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oil-Dri of America's ROE % 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 ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder 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.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Oil-Dri of America (ODC) has a ROE % of 20.84% as of Apr. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Oil-Dri of America and its competitors. This is 94% above median its historical median of 10.74. Over the past decade, Oil-Dri of America's ROE % has ranged from 3.66 to 22.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #131 out of 1590 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 8.2%.
Is Oil-Dri of America's ROE % too high?
Oil-Dri of America's current ROE % of 20.84% is 94% above median its 10-year median of 10.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.66 to a high of 22.99. The Chemicals industry median ROE % is 6.06. Oil-Dri of America's value of 20.84% is 244.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #131 out of 1590 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 ROE % compare to ECVT and STDN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Oil-Dri of America ranks #131 out of 1590 companies for ROE %. This places Oil-Dri of America in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 6.06. Oil-Dri of America's value of 20.84% is 244.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Oil-Dri of America's own ROE % has ranged from 3.66 to 22.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.74 vs. the industry median of 6.06, 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 ROE % for a Chemicals company?
The median ROE % among Chemicals companies is 6.06, based on 1,590 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Oil-Dri of America's current ROE % of 20.84% is 244.2% 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Oil-Dri of America and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROE % is 6.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oil-Dri of America's current ROE % is 20.84%, which is 94% above median its own 10-year median of 10.74. 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 ROE % is 20.84%, which is 94% above median its 10-year median of 10.74 and 244.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.06. 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 ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Oil-Dri of America (ODC), the current ROE % is 20.84% 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:
ROE %: 20.84% (94% above median its 10-year median of 10.74)
GF Value™: $44.32 vs. price of $89.94 (102.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 244.2% above the Chemicals median (#131 of 1590)
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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