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Oil-Dri Corporation Of America (ODC)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
04/01/2025: ODC (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
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Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
AI Based Fundamental Rating
Moderate Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 34.37% | Avg. Invested days 50 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 04/01/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 680.04M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 14.89 | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio 14.89 | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 47028 | Beta 0.43 | 52 Weeks Range 29.15 - 49.72 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 29.15 - 49.72 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.35% | Basic EPS (TTM) 3.13 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-03-05 | When Before Market | Estimate - | Actual 0.8991 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 9.8% | Operating Margin (TTM) 14.95% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 11.94% | Return on Equity (TTM) 21.12% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 14.89 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 698250302 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.46 |
Enterprise Value 698250302 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.46 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.5 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.4 | Shares Outstanding 10320200 | Shares Floating 9796359 |
Shares Outstanding 10320200 | Shares Floating 9796359 | ||
Percent Insiders 3.99 | Percent Institutions 69.07 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating - | Target Price - | Buy - | Strong Buy - |
Buy - | Strong Buy - | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Oil-Dri Corporation Of America
Company Overview
History and Background
Oil-Dri Corporation of America was founded in 1941. Initially focused on industrial absorbents, it expanded into animal health and consumer products. The company has grown through innovation and acquisitions, establishing a global presence.
Core Business Areas
- Retail and Wholesale Products Group: This segment focuses on developing, manufacturing, and marketing cat litter and other absorbent products for consumers.
- Business to Business Products Group: This segment offers industrial and agricultural absorbents, animal health and nutrition products, and fluids purification and filtration products.
Leadership and Structure
Daniel S. Jaffee is the Chairman, President, and CEO. The company has a traditional hierarchical structure with various functional departments like sales, marketing, operations, and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Cat Litter: Oil-Dri is a major player in the cat litter market with brands like Cat's Pride. They compete with Church & Dwight (ARM, maker of Arm & Hammer cat litter), Nestle Purina and Mars Petcare. Market share varies by sub-segment (clumping, non-clumping, etc.). Specific revenue figures are not publicly disclosed at this level. Market share has been declining over the last decade.
- Industrial Absorbents: Oil-Dri produces granular absorbents for various industrial applications, cleaning up oil spills and other fluids. Competitors include BASF, 3M and Darcy Solutions. Market share is not readily available but Oil-Dri is well positioned.
- Animal Health Products: Oil-Dri produces and markets performance products to improve digestive function of animals and enhance productivity. Competitors include ADM, Cargill and DSM. They are a niche player but have been growing with the acquisition of Amlan International
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The absorbent products industry is driven by factors like pet ownership, industrial safety regulations, and agricultural practices. It's competitive with moderate growth potential. Trends include sustainable products and enhanced functionality.
Positioning
Oil-Dri is positioned as a provider of absorbent solutions across multiple markets. Its competitive advantage lies in its diverse product portfolio, established brand recognition (Cat's Pride), and global distribution network.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for absorbents is estimated to be in the billions of dollars globally. Oil-Dri has a significant presence in the cat litter and industrial absorbent segments, but faces strong competition. The Agricultural market is also expansive.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Established brand recognition (Cat's Pride)
- Diverse product portfolio
- Global distribution network
- Vertically Integrated
- Low Debt
Weaknesses
- High Customer Concentration
- Reliance on commodity-based raw materials
- Potential environmental liabilities
- Stiff competition in Consumer Market
Opportunities
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Development of innovative and sustainable products
- Acquisitions to expand product lines
- Growth in emerging markets
Threats
- Fluctuations in raw material prices
- Increased competition from larger players
- Changing consumer preferences
- Regulatory changes
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- ARM
- NESN
- MARS
Competitive Landscape
Oil-Dri faces strong competition from larger consumer product companies like Church & Dwight and Nestle. The company differentiates itself through its specialized absorbent products and focus on niche markets. The Animal Health market has been growing due to their expansion into that vertical.
Major Acquisitions
Amlan International
- Year: 2020
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 65
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Oil-Dri's presence in the animal health and nutrition market and is a key growth contributor.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Oil-Dri has experienced moderate revenue growth over the past decade, driven by both organic expansion and acquisitions.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates suggest continued revenue growth. However, profitability may be impacted by rising costs.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include focusing on innovation with their cat litter line and expansion of the Amlan International business.
Summary
Oil-Dri shows steady growth in revenue. They have improved profitability with recent revenue increases. Their balance sheet is relatively healthy. The company faces strong competition and operates in a market sensitive to commodity prices.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC Filings
- Company Website
- Analyst Reports
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. Market data is subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Oil-Dri Corporation Of America
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Chicago, IL, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1990-03-26 | Chairman, CEO & President Mr. Daniel S. Jaffee | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Specialty Chemicals | Full time employees 949 | Website https://www.oildri.com |
Full time employees 949 | Website https://www.oildri.com | ||
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 carriers for biological and chemical active ingredients, 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, Sorbiam, Ambio P, Ambio S, MD-09, and Pel-Unite and Pel-Unite Plus brand names; and adsorbent products for bleaching, purification, and filtration applications under the Pure-Flo, Perform, Select, Metal-X, Metal-Z, 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, cricket, 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.
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