30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Basic Materials · Chemicals - Specialty
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Oil-Dri Corporation of America trades at 25.3x earnings, 27% above its 5-year average of 19.8x, sitting at the 79th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Basic Materials sector median P/E of 23.6x, the stock trades at a premium of 7%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 27.8x P/FCF, 37% above 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 | $1.3B | $952M | $575M | $518M | $198M | $239M | $236M | $257M | $306M | $296M | $266M |
| Enterprise Value | $1.3B | $957M | $622M | $529M | $226M | $234M | $216M | $241M | $302M | $299M | $262M |
| P/E Ratio → | 25.29 | 15.00 | 11.82 | 14.98 | 34.90 | 22.54 | 13.14 | 21.20 | 38.02 | 28.14 | 20.03 |
| P/S Ratio | 2.73 | 1.96 | 1.31 | 1.25 | 0.57 | 0.78 | 0.83 | 0.93 | 1.15 | 1.13 | 1.01 |
| P/B Ratio | 6.20 | 3.67 | 2.73 | 2.93 | 1.32 | 1.50 | 1.59 | 1.90 | 2.32 | 2.35 | 2.30 |
| P/FCF | 27.79 | 19.99 | 20.32 | 20.40 | — | — | 8.51 | 21.94 | — | 24.29 | 18.34 |
| P/OCF | 16.51 | 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
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Oil-Dri Corporation of America's enterprise value stands at 14.7x EBITDA, 58% above its 5-year average of 9.3x. The Basic Materials sector median is 11.0x, placing the stock at a 34% premium 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 | 14.72 | 10.60 | 8.62 | 9.35 | 9.46 | 8.59 | 8.84 | 10.16 | 10.56 | 10.69 | 9.51 |
| EV / EBIT | 19.47 | 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 |
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 10.3%. 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.
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% |
| 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% |
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 (75% below the sector average of 2.4x). Net debt stands at $5M ($55M total debt minus $50M cash). Interest coverage of 28.2x 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 | 28.20 | 28.20 | 28.52 | 24.69 | 5.65 | 19.52 | 45.44 | 25.49 | 22.99 | 17.38 | 14.87 |
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 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Oil-Dri Corporation of America returns 0.7% to shareholders annually — split between a 0.5% dividend yield and 0.2% buyback yield. The payout ratio of 16.3% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 4.0% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
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 | 0.5% | 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% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 4.0% | 6.7% | 8.5% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 4.4% | 7.6% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 3.6% | 5.0% |
| FCF Yield | 3.6% | 5.0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | — | — | 11.8% | 4.6% | — | 4.1% | 5.5% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 6.0% | 1.3% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.7% | 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1B | 25.3 | 14.7 | 27.8 | 29.5% | 14.0% | 21.9% | 19.7% | 0.6 | |
| $360M | 8.9 | 6.7 | 7.1 | 29.8% | 7.1% | 6.5% | 5.5% | 5.1 | |
| $2B | -7.4 | — | — | 96.0% | -156.3% | -63.3% | -64.1% | — | |
| $2B | 21.8 | 11.1 | 11.7 | 36.7% | 4.4% | 4.9% | 3.9% | 2.9 | |
| $3B | 16.9 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 31.1% | 8.5% | 10.4% | 9.1% | 4.1 | |
| $3B | 20.8 | 16.4 | 218.4 | 38.6% | 8.6% | 12.3% | 5.3% | 3.1 | |
| $8B | 35.0 | 18.9 | 13.4 | 29.8% | 2.0% | 58.7% | 105.2% | 1.5 | |
| $37M | -0.6 | — | — | 28.1% | -17.5% | -100.4% | -119.4% | — | |
| $748M | 82.6 | 10.6 | 4.0 | 38.7% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.4% | 9.0 | |
| $87M | -2.2 | — | — | 61.3% | -10.2% | -45.5% | -33.3% | — | |
| $37B | 32.4 | 19.5 | 37.6 | 30.0% | 23.3% | 11.7% | 7.6% | 2.5 | |
| Basic Materials Median | — | 23.6 | 11.0 | 29.0 | 30.9% | 10.3% | -0.0% | 4.6% | 2.4 |
Peer selection based on competitive and market overlap. Compare multiple stocks →
Includes 30+ ratios · 30 years · Updated daily
DCF models, multiple analysis, and analyst estimates.
10-year return with dividends reinvested.
See how regular investing compounds over time.
Compare growth, multiples, and margins vs sector.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ODC stock.
Oil-Dri Corporation of America's current P/E ratio is 25.3x. The historical average is 20.1x. This places it at the 79th percentile of its historical range.
Oil-Dri Corporation of America's current EV/EBITDA is 14.7x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 7.8x.
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%.
Based on historical data, Oil-Dri Corporation of America is trading at a P/E of 25.3x. This is at the 79th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Oil-Dri Corporation of America's current dividend yield is 0.52% with a payout ratio of 16.3%.
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.
Oil-Dri Corporation of America's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.6x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.