Oil-Dri Corporation of America (ODC) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Basic Materials · Chemicals - Specialty
EV/EBITDA
↑
8.67
-7% vs avg
5yr avg: 9.32
30Y Low3.8·High10.7
P/FCF
↓
16.34
↓-19% vs avg
5yr avg: 20.24
30Y Low3.0·High45.4
P/B Ratio
↑
4.90
↑+102% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.43
30Y Low0.6·High3.7
ROE
↑
21.9%
↓+59% vs avg
5yr avg: 13.8%
30Y Low-2%·High22%
Debt/EBITDA
↓
0.61
↓-38% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.98
30Y Low0.3·High3.9
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
ODC Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Oil-Dri Corporation of America trades at 20.0x earnings, roughly in line with its 5-year average of 19.8x, sitting at the 55th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Basic Materials sector median P/E of 22.9x, the stock trades at a discount of 13%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 16.3x P/FCF, 19% below the 5-year average of 20.2x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $778M | $952M | $575M | $518M | $198M | $239M | $236M | $257M | $306M | $296M | $266M |
| Enterprise Value | $783M | $957M | $622M | $529M | $226M | $234M | $216M | $241M | $302M | $299M | $262M |
| P/E Ratio → | 20.00 | 15.00 | 11.82 | 14.98 | 34.90 | 22.54 | 13.14 | 21.20 | 38.02 | 28.14 | 20.03 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.60 | 1.96 | 1.31 | 1.25 | 0.57 | 0.78 | 0.83 | 0.93 | 1.15 | 1.13 | 1.01 |
| P/B Ratio | 4.90 | 3.67 | 2.73 | 2.93 | 1.32 | 1.50 | 1.59 | 1.90 | 2.32 | 2.35 | 2.30 |
| P/FCF | 16.34 | 19.99 | 20.32 | 20.40 | — | — | 8.51 | 21.94 | — | 24.29 | 18.34 |
| P/OCF | 9.70 | 11.87 | 9.54 | 10.41 | 20.13 | 17.56 | 5.56 | 9.61 | 28.83 | 10.99 | 10.56 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
ODC EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Oil-Dri Corporation of America's enterprise value stands at 8.7x EBITDA, 7% below its 5-year average of 9.3x. The Basic Materials sector median is 11.4x, placing the stock at a 24% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.97 | 1.42 | 1.28 | 0.65 | 0.77 | 0.76 | 0.87 | 1.14 | 1.14 | 1.00 |
| EV / EBITDA | 8.67 | 10.60 | 8.62 | 9.35 | 9.46 | 8.59 | 8.84 | 10.16 | 10.56 | 10.69 | 9.51 |
| EV / EBIT | 11.47 | 13.94 | 12.08 | 14.63 | 32.65 | 16.59 | 9.18 | 15.93 | 19.45 | 19.39 | 17.05 |
| EV / FCF | — | 20.09 | 21.95 | 20.83 | — | — | 7.80 | 20.59 | — | 24.55 | 18.11 |
ODC Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Oil-Dri Corporation of America earns an operating margin of 14.0%, above the Basic Materials sector average of 9.8%. Operating margins have expanded from 9.9% to 14.0% over the past 3 years, signaling improving operational efficiency. ROE of 21.9% indicates solid capital efficiency. ROIC of 19.7% represents solid returns on invested capital.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 29.5% | 29.5% | 28.6% | 25.0% | 17.9% | 21.4% | 26.8% | 23.7% | 27.0% | 28.1% | 29.4% |
| Operating Margin | 14.0% | 14.0% | 12.1% | 9.9% | 3.0% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 3.8% | 6.0% | 5.8% | 5.9% |
| Net Profit Margin | 10.6% | 10.6% | 8.5% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 3.5% | 6.3% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 5.1% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 21.9% | 21.9% | 19.2% | 17.1% | 3.7% | 6.9% | 12.7% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 8.7% | 11.8% |
| ROA | 13.8% | 13.8% | 11.6% | 10.5% | 2.4% | 4.6% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 4.0% | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| ROIC | 19.7% | 19.7% | 17.8% | 16.8% | 4.7% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 6.3% | 9.2% | 9.5% | 10.4% |
| ROCE | 22.4% | 22.4% | 20.5% | 19.2% | 5.4% | 6.9% | 5.8% | 6.2% | 9.2% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
ODC Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Oil-Dri Corporation of America carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 0.6x, which is very conservative (77% below the sector average of 2.6x). Net debt stands at $5M ($55M total debt minus $50M cash). Interest coverage of 28.0x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.34 | 0.24 | 0.30 | 0.12 | 0.14 | 0.05 | 0.07 | 0.10 | 0.13 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.61 | 0.61 | 0.98 | 0.75 | 1.87 | 0.70 | 0.87 | 0.26 | 0.32 | 0.44 | 0.55 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.02 | 0.22 | 0.06 | 0.19 | -0.04 | -0.13 | -0.12 | -0.03 | 0.02 | -0.03 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.64 | 0.19 | 1.19 | -0.21 | -0.81 | -0.66 | -0.12 | 0.11 | -0.12 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 0.10 | 1.63 | 0.42 | — | — | -0.71 | -1.34 | — | 0.26 | -0.23 |
| Interest Coverage | 28.03 | 28.03 | 29.28 | 28.03 | 8.52 | 18.06 | 20.33 | 17.53 | 23.49 | 17.15 | 14.89 |
ODC Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Oil-Dri Corporation of America's current ratio of 2.56x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 1.82x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has improved from 2.32x to 2.56x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.56 | 2.56 | 2.21 | 2.32 | 2.36 | 2.61 | 2.35 | 2.74 | 2.68 | 2.94 | 2.97 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.82 | 1.82 | 1.39 | 1.60 | 1.63 | 2.01 | 1.83 | 2.00 | 1.95 | 2.26 | 2.21 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.73 | 0.73 | 0.37 | 0.54 | 0.34 | 0.63 | 0.88 | 0.67 | 0.64 | 0.99 | 0.94 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.24 | 1.23 | 1.44 | 1.40 | 1.34 | 1.20 | 1.35 | 1.37 | 1.23 | 1.28 |
| Inventory Turnover | 6.64 | 6.64 | 5.76 | 7.27 | 8.04 | 10.16 | 8.68 | 8.75 | 8.62 | 8.34 | 7.96 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 52.14 | 51.86 | 52.39 | 54.12 | 48.98 | 44.99 | 46.72 | 46.11 | 45.57 | 42.28 |
ODC Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Oil-Dri Corporation of America returns 1.0% to shareholders annually — split between a 0.7% dividend yield and 0.3% buyback yield. The payout ratio of 16.3% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 5.0% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.1% |
| Payout Ratio | 16.3% | 16.3% | 20.9% | 26.5% | 130.0% | 67.7% | 39.2% | 54.9% | 77.4% | 56.2% | 42.1% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 5.0% | 6.7% | 8.5% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 4.4% | 7.6% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 3.6% | 5.0% |
| FCF Yield | 6.1% | 5.0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | — | — | 11.8% | 4.6% | — | 4.1% | 5.5% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 6.0% | 1.3% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 1.0% | 1.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 9.7% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.1% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $17M | $18M | $17M | $13M | $13M | $14M | $15M | $14M | $14M | $14M |
Peer Comparison
Compare ODC with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ODCYou | $778M | 20.0 | 8.7 | 16.3 | 29.5% | 14.0% | 21.9% | 19.7% | 0.6 |
 ACCO | $372M | 9.2 | 6.8 | 7.3 | 29.8% | 7.1% | 6.5% | 5.5% | 5.1 |
 RCUS | $3B | -7.9 | — | — | 96.0% | -156.3% | -63.3% | -64.1% | — |
 SPB | $2B | 22.0 | 11.3 | 11.9 | 36.7% | 4.4% | 4.9% | 3.9% | 2.9 |
 CENT | $2B | 14.4 | 8.2 | 7.9 | 31.1% | 8.5% | 10.4% | 9.1% | 4.1 |
 FRPT | $3B | 20.8 | 16.4 | 217.7 | 38.6% | 8.6% | 12.3% | 5.3% | 3.1 |
 CHWY | $10B | 27.0 | 44.5 | 22.5 | 29.2% | 0.9% | 101.8% | 28.0% | 2.2 |
 PETS | $49M | -7.7 | -0.9 | — | 30.5% | -0.7% | -6.9% | -3.1% | 0.2 |
 WOOF | $749M | 86.4 | 5.9 | 2.4 | 38.7% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 4.3 |
 BARK | $77M | -2.4 | — | — | 62.4% | -7.3% | -27.5% | -27.4% | — |
 MLM | $37B | 32.7 | 19.6 | 38.0 | 30.0% | 23.3% | 11.7% | 7.6% | 2.5 |
| Basic Materials Median | — | 22.9 | 11.4 | 27.5 | 31.7% | 9.8% | 1.0% | 4.4% | 2.6 |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ODC stock.
What is Oil-Dri Corporation of America's P/E ratio?
Oil-Dri Corporation of America's current P/E ratio is 20.0x. The historical average is 20.1x. This places it at the 55th percentile of its historical range.
What is Oil-Dri Corporation of America's EV/EBITDA?
Oil-Dri Corporation of America's current EV/EBITDA is 8.7x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 7.8x.
What is Oil-Dri Corporation of America's ROE?
Oil-Dri Corporation of America's return on equity (ROE) is 21.9%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 9.0%.
Is ODC stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Oil-Dri Corporation of America is trading at a P/E of 20.0x. This is at the 55th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Oil-Dri Corporation of America's dividend yield?
Oil-Dri Corporation of America's current dividend yield is 0.66% with a payout ratio of 16.3%.
What are Oil-Dri Corporation of America's profit margins?
Oil-Dri Corporation of America has 29.5% gross margin and 14.0% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
How much debt does Oil-Dri Corporation of America have?
Oil-Dri Corporation of America's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.6x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.