Start with its own history
At 18.11×, ODC is 15.0% below its 10-observation annual average. A lower multiple can reflect a lower price, higher earnings, or weaker growth expectations—not necessarily a bargain.
NYSE · ODCChemicals - SpecialtyUpdated Nov 2, 2026
Oil-Dri Corporation of America P/E ratio
Current valuation, historical context, and peer comparisons.
Current P/E ratio
18.11×
15.0% belowthe 10-year annual average
Share price70.445
÷Earnings per share3.89
Price and EPS in quote currency. Calculation details
Investors are paying 18.11 for every 1 of reported earnings per share.
P/E over time
2017 – 2026
Annual P/ESelected-period average 21.30×
3-year average16.25×3 positive annual observations
5-year average19.60×5 positive annual observations
10-year average21.30×10 positive annual observations
Peer median · TTM33.27×4 peers with positive P/E
Historical P/E ratios
Annual period-end data · 25 observations
| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | 23.45× | +65.9% |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 14.14× | +26.8% |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 11.15× | -20.8% |
| Jul 31, 2023 | 14.08× | -60.0% |
| Jul 31, 2022 | 35.20× | +60.3% |
| Jul 31, 2021 | 21.96× | +70.1% |
| Jul 31, 2020 | 12.91× | -33.7% |
| Jul 31, 2019 | 19.48× | -44.0% |
View all 25 annual observations +
| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2018 | 34.79× | +34.7% |
| Jul 31, 2017 | 25.82× | +40.5% |
| Jul 31, 2016 | 18.38× | +12.6% |
| Jul 31, 2015 | 16.32× | -34.1% |
| Jul 31, 2014 | 24.76× | +62.4% |
| Jul 31, 2013 | 15.25× | -40.3% |
| Jul 31, 2012 | 25.56× | +59.4% |
| Jul 31, 2011 | 16.03× | -2.6% |
| Jul 31, 2010 | 16.45× | +43.0% |
| Jul 31, 2009 | 11.50× | -12.5% |
| Jul 31, 2008 | 13.15× | -10.2% |
| Jul 31, 2007 | 14.63× | -29.3% |
| Jul 31, 2006 | 20.70× | +36.3% |
| Jul 31, 2005 | 15.19× | +240.8% |
| Jul 31, 2004 | 4.46× | -78.1% |
| Jul 31, 2003 | 20.34× | N/M |
| Jul 31, 2002 | N/M | N/M |
Change is relative to the preceding observation. N/M values are excluded from averages.
How ODC compares
Company P/E vs. peer trailing-12-month ratios
| Company | P/E ratio |
|---|---|
 ODC This stockOil-Dri Corporation of America | 18.11× |
 GPREGreen Plains Inc. | 7.90× |
 WLKPWestlake Chemical Partners LP | 13.04× |
 KROKronos Worldwide, Inc. | N/M |
 SCLStepan Co | 380.97× |
 CMPCompass Minerals International, Inc. | 53.49× |
 LWLGLightwave Logic, Inc. | N/M |
 SLIStandard Lithium Ltd. | N/M |
 IAUXi-80 Gold Corp | N/M |
Peers are selected by the data provider. Business models and earnings definitions can differ.
Put the numbers in context
What does ODC’s P/E tell you?
Compare like with like
The median of the 4 positive peer ratios above is 33.27×. Check growth, margins, debt, and earnings quality before interpreting the gap. A faster-growing business may justify a higher multiple.
Check what drives earnings
One-off gains can temporarily lower P/E; unusual charges can raise it. Reported earnings and forward estimates answer different questions. Pair this view with return on equity and liquidity for a fuller picture.
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Current P/E
Share price 70.445 ÷ EPS 3.89 = 18.11×. Data is supplied by Financial Modeling Prep through Wisesheets. Quote feed updated Nov 2, 2026; this is not a real-time trading quote.
History & averages
Annual and quarterly P/E observations are provided separately from the current quote. Averages use the latest 3, 5, or 10 annual observations, excluding missing and nonpositive ratios. Pre-IPO observations are omitted. These are period-end observations, not daily averages.
Data definitions and limitations
The current quote feed does not specify the exact EPS filing-period end or whether EPS is basic or diluted. We do not label it as forward P/E. Peer ratios are explicitly trailing-12-month (TTM) values. Historical observations do not include independently verified price and EPS inputs. Sources may update on different schedules; rounded inputs can produce small calculation differences. Historical comparisons describe past pricing, not an estimate of fair value.
ODC P/E ratio: common questions
The essentials behind the numbers.
Oil-Dri Corporation of America's current P/E is 18.11× based on the quote data last updated Nov 2, 2026. It represents the share price divided by reported earnings per share. Prices and earnings may refresh on different schedules.
Annual P/E uses earnings for a completed fiscal year. Trailing-12-month (TTM) P/E uses the latest four quarters, while forward P/E uses forecast earnings. These are not interchangeable. This page labels peer ratios as TTM and shows dated annual or quarterly historical observations; it does not show forward estimates.
N/M means not meaningful: the feed has no positive P/E for that observation. Negative or zero earnings should not be ranked as a low positive valuation multiple. N/M observations are excluded from the averages shown above.
Divide the share price by earnings per share (EPS). For example, a share price of 100 and EPS of 5 gives a P/E of 20×. This page uses the price and EPS supplied together in the quote when both are positive.
Price timestamps, EPS definitions, share classes, adjustments, and fiscal periods can differ. A forward P/E also uses forecast earnings rather than reported earnings. Compare the inputs and as-of dates before comparing two displayed ratios.
Not necessarily. The average describes previous market pricing, not fair value. Changes in earnings quality, growth expectations, debt, accounting, and business risk can justify a different multiple today.