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Upturn Advisory Summary
12/09/2025: ODC (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 35.89% | Avg. Invested days 52 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 12/09/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 846.53M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 17.06 | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio 17.06 | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.61 | 52 Weeks Range 29.06 - 60.32 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 29.06 - 60.32 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.12% | Basic EPS (TTM) 3.39 |
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-06-04 | When After Market | Estimate - | Actual 0.8096 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 10.44% | Operating Margin (TTM) 12.04% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 11.89% | Return on Equity (TTM) 21.99% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 17.06 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 867266724 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.79 |
Enterprise Value 867266724 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.79 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.83 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 9.93 | Shares Outstanding 10368400 | Shares Floating 9800586 |
Shares Outstanding 10368400 | Shares Floating 9800586 | ||
Percent Insiders 3.97 | Percent Institutions 68.46 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Oil-Dri Corporation Of America
Company Overview
History and Background
Oil-Dri Corporation of America was founded in 1941. It initially focused on the processing of granular minerals for industrial applications. Over time, the company expanded into consumer products and environmental solutions.
Core Business Areas
- Retail and Wholesale Products Group: This segment manufactures and markets cat litter, industrial absorbents, and agricultural products. Includes consumer packaged goods for retail and wholesale.
- Business to Business Products Group: This segment provides fluids purification and filtration products, mainly for the edible oil and other markets.
Leadership and Structure
Daniel Jaffee is currently the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The company operates with a functional organizational structure, divided by business segments and corporate support functions.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Cat Litter: Oil-Dri's cat litter brands include Cat's Pride and Jonny Cat. The company holds a significant share in the North American cat litter market. Competitors include Church & Dwight (ARM & HAMMER), Nestle Purina, and Clorox (Fresh Step).
- Industrial Absorbents: These products are used to clean up spills and leaks in industrial settings. Market share data is not readily available, but Oil-Dri is a significant player in this niche market. Competitors include New Pig and Brady Corporation.
- Edible Oil Purification Products: Products purify edible oils for consumption. Market share data is hard to obtain, but Oil-Dri has established customers in this sector. Competitors include various filtration and processing solutions companies.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The absorbent market is driven by demand in the pet care, industrial, and agricultural sectors. Trends include a growing focus on sustainability and environmentally friendly products.
Positioning
Oil-Dri is positioned as a provider of high-quality absorbent products, particularly in the cat litter market. Its competitive advantages include its established brands and expertise in mineral processing.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global absorbent market is valued at billions of dollars. Oil-Dri holds a fraction of the market share but is positioned to capitalize on continued growth in cat litter and industrial absorbents.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand recognition (Cat's Pride)
- Established distribution network
- Expertise in mineral processing
- Vertically integrated supply chain
Weaknesses
- Exposure to raw material price fluctuations
- Limited geographic diversification
- Competition from larger consumer goods companies
- Dependence on the cat litter market
Opportunities
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Development of new absorbent products
- Acquisitions of smaller competitors
- Increased focus on sustainable products
Threats
- Intense competition in the cat litter market
- Changes in consumer preferences
- Economic downturns affecting consumer spending
- Environmental regulations
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- CLX
- CHD
- NSRGY
Competitive Landscape
Oil-Dri faces competition from larger companies with greater resources. However, its expertise in mineral processing and strong brand recognition provide competitive advantages.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth can be measured by the revenue growth in the past years. This growth will be affected by the market trends in cat litter.
Future Projections: Future projections can be obtained from analyst reports for Oil-Dri. Analysts often have a target price.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives have included new product launches and sustainability efforts.
Summary
Oil-Dri is a solid company with a niche position in the absorbents market, particularly in cat litter. Its strong brands and vertically integrated supply chain are key strengths. The company faces challenges from larger competitors and fluctuations in raw material prices but is pursuing opportunities for growth through new products and geographic expansion.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
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- Market research reports
- Analyst estimates
Disclaimers:
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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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