ODC
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Oil-Dri Corporation of America (ODC) closed at $95.10 as of 2026-06-19, trading 146.2% above its 200-week moving average of $38.63. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 147.1% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 85, ODC is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.3x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.12 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2365 weeks of data, ODC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 39 times. On average, these episodes lasted 17 weeks. Historically, investors who bought ODC at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +10.8%.
With a market cap of $1378 million, ODC is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.5%. Return on equity stands at 20.9%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 4.8x book value.
ODC passes our Buffett quality screen: high return on equity, low debt, and positive free cash flow.
Over the past 33.5 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in ODC would have grown to $2815, compared to $3097 for the S&P 500. ODC has returned 10.5% annualized vs 10.8% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: ODC vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After ODC Crosses Below the Line?
Across 33 historical episodes, buying ODC when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +6.7% after 12 months (median +4.0%), compared to +19.1% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 58% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +16.5% vs +32.7% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment ODC crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Bean Score Experimental
The Bean Score measures how far a stock's free cash flow yield has deviated from its own quarterly baseline, normalized by the stock's historical behavior. Between earnings dates, FCF is constant — so the score is purely a function of stock price. The levels below show at what prices ODC would reach each dislocation threshold.
Dislocation Price Levels
Prices where ODC's Bean Score would hit each σ threshold. Valid until next earnings report (date TBD — last report: 2026-01-31).
| Level | σ | Price | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Value | +2σ | $52.90 | Unusually cheap — potential buy zone |
| Value | +1σ | $58.13 | Cheap vs. own history |
| Fair Value | +0σ | $64.52 | Historical mean behavior |
| Expensive | -1σ | $72.48 | Expensive vs. own history |
| Deep Expensive | -2σ | $82.69 | Unusually expensive — potential trim zone |
Quarterly FCF & Yield Trailing twelve-month free cash flow and yield at each quarter end
Signal Accuracy Collecting Data
The Bean Score system is accumulating weekly data to validate signal accuracy. After 13+ weeks of history, this section will display win rates and average returns for each σ threshold crossing — answering the question: "When this score says cheap or expensive, does the price subsequently move in the expected direction?"
Theoretical framework — not backtested or forward-tested. The Bean Score uses trailing twelve-month free cash flow yield as a dislocation identifier. It measures whether the market has pushed a stock's yield unusually far from its own baseline behavior. These levels are reference points for identifying potential swing trade opportunities, not buy/sell signals. FCF values update quarterly with earnings; between reports, all movement is price-driven.
Dislocation Scores Experimental
Each score measures deviation from ODC's own historical baseline — the same idea as the Bean Score, applied to different fundamentals. Positive means cheaper or more dislocated than this stock's norm. Scores marked σ are normalized by the stock's own variability; pp values are simple deltas from its recent baseline.
Theoretical framework — not backtested. These scores describe how unusual today's readings are for this specific company. They are starting points for research, not buy or sell signals. Annual-statement scores (buyback, accruals, FCF vs history) rest on only ~4 yearly data points and are deltas, not sigmas.
Historical Touches
ODC has crossed below its 200-week MA 39 times with an average 1-year return of +10.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1981 | Dec 1982 | 66 | 38.1% | -37.5% | +30314.9% |
| Oct 1987 | Dec 1987 | 9 | 13.0% | +64.8% | +5566.6% |
| Apr 1989 | Apr 1989 | 1 | 2.1% | +46.2% | +3970.3% |
| May 1989 | May 1989 | 3 | 0.8% | +45.7% | +3863.2% |
| Oct 1990 | Nov 1990 | 4 | 8.8% | +13.3% | +3574.1% |
| Nov 1990 | Dec 1990 | 1 | 1.7% | -2.0% | +3311.6% |
| Jul 1991 | Aug 1991 | 2 | 4.1% | -6.3% | +3292.8% |
| Sep 1991 | Dec 1991 | 13 | 7.9% | +6.6% | +3187.8% |
| Mar 1992 | Nov 1992 | 32 | 19.7% | +20.1% | +3133.6% |
| Nov 1993 | Nov 1993 | 2 | 2.1% | -3.7% | +2850.0% |
| May 1994 | May 1994 | 2 | 5.0% | -15.6% | +2905.9% |
| Jun 1994 | Jun 1994 | 2 | 2.6% | -18.2% | +2894.9% |
| Jul 1994 | Feb 1997 | 138 | 32.8% | -22.8% | +2975.3% |
| Mar 1997 | Jul 1997 | 16 | 6.6% | +2.8% | +3234.6% |
| Dec 1997 | Dec 1997 | 2 | 4.9% | -0.6% | +3291.0% |
| Jan 1998 | Mar 1998 | 7 | 6.5% | -1.5% | +3387.9% |
| May 1998 | Nov 1998 | 25 | 25.3% | +4.5% | +3365.7% |
| May 1999 | Jun 1999 | 2 | 2.6% | -30.6% | +3554.6% |
| Sep 1999 | Nov 1999 | 10 | 21.6% | -36.9% | +3470.2% |
| Dec 1999 | May 2002 | 125 | 47.4% | -47.4% | +3573.3% |
| May 2002 | Jan 2003 | 34 | 24.2% | +16.3% | +4954.6% |
| Feb 2003 | Feb 2003 | 1 | 1.9% | +93.9% | +5149.8% |
| Oct 2008 | Oct 2008 | 2 | 25.1% | +39.2% | +2548.7% |
| Feb 2009 | Apr 2009 | 10 | 16.0% | +12.2% | +1862.4% |
| Jun 2009 | Aug 2009 | 9 | 8.3% | +58.4% | +1908.3% |
| Aug 2009 | Feb 2010 | 23 | 9.0% | +53.4% | +1956.5% |
| Sep 2011 | Sep 2011 | 1 | 0.4% | +38.6% | +1521.4% |
| Jul 2015 | Oct 2015 | 12 | 15.2% | +44.9% | +850.4% |
| Oct 2018 | Jul 2019 | 40 | 25.8% | +4.5% | +596.6% |
| Jul 2019 | Sep 2019 | 6 | 16.7% | +3.8% | +555.1% |
| Sep 2019 | Oct 2019 | 5 | 5.5% | +14.2% | +568.3% |
| Feb 2020 | Apr 2020 | 7 | 11.7% | +13.6% | +626.2% |
| May 2020 | May 2020 | 1 | 2.1% | +9.7% | +551.7% |
| Jun 2020 | Jul 2020 | 5 | 4.7% | +10.8% | +563.9% |
| Oct 2020 | Nov 2020 | 3 | 5.4% | +5.0% | +537.7% |
| Dec 2020 | Jan 2021 | 4 | 1.9% | -1.1% | +534.4% |
| Feb 2021 | Mar 2021 | 1 | 1.4% | -4.8% | +539.2% |
| Dec 2021 | Jan 2022 | 4 | 8.2% | +7.2% | +546.4% |
| Jan 2022 | Nov 2022 | 40 | 27.1% | +19.6% | +548.0% |
| Average | 17 | — | +10.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ODC below its 200-week moving average?
No. Oil-Dri Corporation of America (ODC) is currently 146.2% above its 200-week moving average of $38.63. It would need to fall to $38.63 to cross below the line.
What is ODC's 200-week moving average price?
Oil-Dri Corporation of America's 200-week moving average is $38.63 as of 2026-06-19. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when ODC drops below its 200-week moving average?
ODC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 39 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +10.8%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 17 weeks on average.
Is ODC a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about ODC as of 2026-06-19: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 85 (overbought). Free cash flow yield is 2.5%. Return on equity is 20.9%. Price-to-book is 4.8x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does ODC compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.5 years, $100 invested in ODC would have grown to $2815, compared to $3097 for the S&P 500. That's 10.5% annualized vs 10.8% for the index. ODC has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does ODC pay a dividend?
Yes. Oil-Dri Corporation of America currently pays a dividend yield of 88.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-06-19