Oil-Dri Corporation of America

Oil-Dri Corporation of America

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$77.16

+9.0%
Basic MaterialsChemicals - Specialty

Oil-Dri Corporation of America, together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and markets sorbent products in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments, Retail and Wholesale Products Group; and Business to Business Products Group. The company provides agricultural and horticultural products, including mineral-based absorbent products that serve as chemical carriers, drying agents, and growing media under the Agsorb, Verge, and Flo-Fre brand names. It also offers animal health and nutrition products for the livestock industry under the Amlan, Calibrin, Varium, Neoprime, MD-09, and Pel-Unite and Pel-Unite Plus brand names; and bleaching clay and purification aid products for bleaching, purification, and filtration applications under the Pure-Flo, Perform, Select, and Ultra-Clear brand names. In addition, the company provides cat litter products, such as scoopable and non-clumping litters under the Cat's Pride and Jonny Cat brand names; industrial and automotive sorbent products from clay, polypropylene, and recycled materials that absorb oil, acid, paint, ink, water, and other liquids under the Oil-Dri brand name; and sports products for use on baseball, softball, football, and soccer fields under the Pro's Choice brand name. Its customers include mass merchandisers, wholesale clubs, drugstore chains, pet specialty retail outlets, dollar stores, retail grocery stores, distributors of industrial cleanup and automotive products, environmental service companies, and sports field product and sports turf material users; processors and refiners of edible oils, petroleum-based oils, and biodiesel fuel; manufacturers of animal feed and agricultural chemicals; distributors of animal health and nutrition products; and marketers of consumer products. Oil-Dri Corporation of America was founded in 1941 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

At a Glance

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Market Cap$1.07B
EPS3.9900
P/E Ratio14.13
Earnings Date06/08/2026

Intrinsic Alpha Methodology

Thesis Lenses

Signal ยท Driver ยท Risk

Signal

High confidence

Valuation multiple is mid-range (P/E 14.1).

Valuation inputs: P/E 14.1, earnings yield +7.1%, momentum +9.0%.

If multiples stay elevated while momentum fades, downside repricing risk rises.

Driver

High confidence

Return profile is strong (ROE +19.9%, ROIC +17.0%).

Profitability stack: net margin +10.6%, ROE +19.9%, ROIC +17.0%.

Quality deterioration often appears in margins before it shows up in headline EPS.

Risk

High confidence

Downside profile looks controlled across current risk inputs.

Risk factors: liabilities/assets +33.9%, momentum +9.0%, net margin +10.6%.

Higher leverage with weak momentum and thin margins can amplify drawdown severity.

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Oil-Dri Corporation of America Market vs Earnings Trajectory

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Oil-Dri Corporation of America Fair Value Envelope

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Our analysis suggests that ODC has a fair value of HIDDEN per share in the Base Case projection. With shares currently trading at $77.16, this represents a potential HIDDEN relative to our calculated worth for Oil-Dri Corporation of America.

Intrinsic Value
Current Price: $77.16
3Y+805.0%
5Y+196.0%
10Y+291.0%
3Y+39.0%
5Y+71.0%
10Y+85.0%
3Y+806.0%
5Y+186.0%
10Y+287.0%
3Y+715.0%
5Y+89.0%
10Y+219.0%
3Y-467.0%
5Y+72.0%
10Y+229.0%
3Y+57.0%
5Y+66.0%
10Y+91.0%
Oil-Dri Corporation of America

Oil-Dri Corporation of America Profit Bridge

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Revenue485.57M
Cost of Goods Sold (342.49M)
Gross Profit143.08M
Operating Expenses (74.86M)
Operating Income68.22M
Interest Expense (2.43M)
Other Income/Expense-2.01M
Pretax Income66.21M
Income Tax (12.21M)
Net Income51.42M
Net Income
51.42M

Profitability Analysis

Gross Margin

29.5%

Moderate margins typical of competitive industries. Monitor for pricing pressure or rising costs.

Operating Margin

14.0%

Acceptable margins but limited operational leverage. Operating expense control is important.

Net Profit Margin

10.6%

Strong net margins indicate efficient operations and favorable tax/interest management.

Effective Tax Rate

18.4%

Moderate tax rate typical for most corporations. Represents standard tax burden on profits.

Profitability Insight

Efficient profit conversion: Minimal margin compression from gross to net indicates lean operations and favorable tax/interest environment.

29.47%
Gross Profit Margin
3%
3Y+64.0%
5Y+10.0%
10Y-
14.05%
Operating Profit Margin
16%
3Y+368.0%
5Y+278.0%
10Y+139.0%
10.59%
Net Profit Margin
24%
3Y+551.0%
5Y+67.0%
10Y+109.0%
19.85%
Return on Equity
12%
3Y+427.0%
5Y+64.0%
10Y+72.0%
13.13%
Return on Assets
25%
3Y+477.0%
5Y+73.0%
10Y+102.0%
16.98%
Return on Invested Capital
19%
3Y+237.0%
5Y+282.0%
10Y+106.0%
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Oil-Dri Corporation of America Cash Conversion Engine

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Net Income54.00M
Depreciation & Amortization22.04M
Stock-Based Compensation5.37M
Change in Working Capital-432.00K
Others-1.03M
Capital Expenditures-32.56M
Free Cash Flow47.62M

Cash Flow Quality Analysis

FCF Conversion Rate

88.2%

Strong cash conversion. Most reported earnings translate into actual cash flow, suggesting solid fundamentals.

CapEx Intensity

40.6%

Capital-intensive operations require significant reinvestment. Monitor whether CapEx is maintenance or growth-oriented.

FCF Growth Trend

+68.2%

Strong FCF growth demonstrates improving cash generation and business momentum. Positive signal for sustainability.

Working Capital Impact

-$432.00K

Minimal working capital impact on FCF. Changes in operating assets and liabilities well-managed.

Cash Flow Quality Insight

Solid cash generation: Positive free cash flow with reasonable earnings quality provides financial flexibility for growth investments, debt reduction, or shareholder returns.

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Oil-Dri Corporation of America Funding & Solvency Profile

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Cash & Cash Equivalents46.93M
Net Receivables70.18M
Inventory53.75M
Other Current Assets5.90M
Total Current Assets177 M
Property, Plant & Equipment148.73M
Goodwill & Intangible Assets40.95M
Long-Term Investments0.00
Other Non-Current Assets21.69M
Total Non-Current Assets170 M
Total Assets
388.13M

Financial Health Analysis

Current Ratio

3.45x

Excellent liquidity position. The company can easily cover its short-term obligations with substantial cushion.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio

0.42x

Conservative capital structure. The company relies primarily on equity financing, indicating low financial risk.

Working Capital

126 M

Strong working capital position provides significant operational flexibility and financial cushion.

Asset Composition

46% Current

Balanced asset mix between current and non-current assets, typical of many stable businesses.

Financial Health Insight

Strong financial foundation: Excellent liquidity combined with conservative leverage suggests the company is well-positioned to weather economic uncertainties and fund growth opportunities.

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Oil-Dri Corporation of America Street Expectations Map

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Oil-Dri Corporation of America Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $1.12M and sold $826K worth of ODC shares, resulting in $296K of net buying activity.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

7.4K

484.95K

Net Activity

-485K

-$485K

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

6-9 Months

Bought

19.0K

1.12M

Sold

5.7K

340.96K

Net Activity

+781K

+$781K

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

Top Buyers

1
LCB

Lamson Christopher B

Officer: Group Vice President

8.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$473K

2
SLG

Scheland Laura G

Officer: Vp & Gm Of Consumer Products

6.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$354K

3
RWW

Robey Walter Wade

Officer: Vp, Ag Odc; President, Amlan

5.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$295K

Top Sellers

1
HP

Hindsley Paul

Director

6.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$383K

2
RWW

Robey Walter Wade

Officer: Vp, Ag Odc; President, Amlan

4.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$238K

3
SLG

Scheland Laura G

Officer: Vp & Gm Of Consumer Products

1.7K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$103K

4
CE

Chube Ellen-Blair

Director

1.4K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$102K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bullish

Moderately bullish with $296K net buying. Insiders show cautious optimism through measured share purchases.

Buy/Sell Ratio

1.36:1

Positive buy/sell ratio. Buying exceeds or matches selling, indicating net positive insider sentiment.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$485K

Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchasesโ€”may warrant investigation into company developments.

Insider Participation

Moderate Selling

4 insider sellers vs. 3 buyers. More insiders selling than buying suggests cautious or negative sentiment.

Insider Activity Insight

Broad-based insider buying: When multiple insiders independently decide to purchase shares, it often reflects genuine confidence rather than coordinated optics. This pattern deserves attention, especially if buying followed a price decline.

0.31%
Dividend Yield
-9%
3Y-62.0%
5Y-58.0%
10Y-49.0%
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odc Dividend History

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10Y CAGR +7%
Latest $0.205
Annual $0.925
5 year growth trend
Last Period: +0%