Oil-Dri Corporation of America
Oil-Dri Corporation of America (NYSE: ODC) is trading at $89.95, about ₹8,637 at today's USD/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 3:38 PM ET, down 2.86% today. Indian residents can buy Oil-Dri Corporation of America from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$88.84
Today's high
$92.41
52 week low
$45.61
52 week high
$107.00
ODC opened at $91.99, closed previously at $92.60, and has traded between $45.61 and $107.00 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Oil-Dri Corporation of America, along with its various subsidiaries, is engaged in the creation, production, and distribution of absorbent and adsorbent materials both within the United States and internationally. Its business operations are segmented into two main divisions: the Retail and Wholesale Products Group, and the Business-to-Business Products Group. The company's offerings include a range of agricultural and horticultural goods. These are mineral-derived absorbent items that function as carriers for chemicals, drying agents, and growth media, marketed under brands such as Agsorb, Verge, and Flo-Fre. Oil-Dri also provides animal health and nutrition solutions specifically designed for the livestock industry, featuring brand names like Amlan, Calibrin, Varium, Neoprime, MD-09, Pel-Unite, and Pel-Unite Plus. Furthermore, it manufactures bleaching clays and purification aids vital for various bleaching, refining, and filtration processes, sold under the Pure-Flo, Perform, Select, and Ultra-Clear labels. In the consumer sector, the firm supplies cat litter products, encompassing both scoopable and non-clumping varieties, primarily known by the Cat's Pride and Jonny Cat brands. Its portfolio also extends to industrial and automotive absorbent materials, crafted from clay, polypropylene, and recycled content. These products, sold under the Oil-Dri brand, are engineered to soak up liquids such as oil, acid, paint, ink, and water. Lastly, Oil-Dri offers specialized sports products, utilized on fields for baseball, softball, football, and soccer, under its Pro's Choice brand. The company's diverse clientele includes mass merchandisers, wholesale clubs, pharmacy chains, pet specialty retailers, discount stores, and grocery outlets. It also serves distributors of industrial cleanup and automotive goods, environmental service firms, and users of sports field and turf materials. Additionally, Oil-Dri supplies processors and refiners of edible oils, petroleum-based oils, and biodiesel fuel; manufacturers of animal feed and agricultural chemicals; distributors of animal wellness and nutritional items; and marketers of consumer products. Oil-Dri Corporation of America was established in 1941 and its headquarters are located in Chicago, Illinois.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
120.29K
Market cap
$1.25B
P/E Ratio
21.57
Price-to-sales ratio
2.56
Enterprise value
$1.24B
Free cash flow yield
3.72%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.19
Return on equity
20.30%
ROIC
15.36%
Beta
0.76
Dividend yield
0.91%
Last dividend
$0.82
Financial overview
Revenue
$485.57M
Earnings per share
$3.99
Free cash flow
$47.62M
Net profit margin
11.22%
Gross margin
26.68%
EBITDA
$90.69M
Revenue growth
10.97%
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How to buy Oil-Dri Corporation of America from India
Indian residents can buy Oil-Dri Corporation of America shares through Paasa in four steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the shares are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Open a Paasa account
Complete digital KYC with your PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds under LRS
Transfer INR from your Indian bank account. Your bank reports the remittance under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and converts it to US dollars.
Search for Oil-Dri Corporation of America and place an order
Find Oil-Dri Corporation of America by name or by its ticker, ODC, and choose an order type. You can buy by amount or by quantity — fractional shares mean there is no minimum trade size. Oil-Dri Corporation of America trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Oil-Dri Corporation of America position in USD and INR, and use Paasa's capital-gains and dividend statements when you file your Indian return.
Read the full guide: how to invest in Oil-Dri Corporation of America from India
Trading and taxes when buying Oil-Dri Corporation of America from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- 12.5% or slab rateGains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%. Gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate.Capital gains explained
- Dividends
- Slab rateDividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India. Oil-Dri Corporation of America’s current yield is 0.91%.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
Custody. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
FAQs
Can Indian residents buy Oil-Dri Corporation of America stock?
Yes. Oil-Dri Corporation of America (ODC) has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange since 1980, in the Chemicals - Specialty industry, and Indian residents can buy it through Paasa. You fund the account from your Indian bank under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the money is converted to US dollars. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
How much does one Oil-Dri Corporation of America share cost in rupees?
One Oil-Dri Corporation of America share is $89.95 — about ₹8,637 at a USD/INR rate of 96.02 on 24 Sep 2026. Both the Oil-Dri Corporation of America price and the rupee rate move during the day, so the rupee cost changes with them.
What are the LRS and TCS rules for buying Oil-Dri Corporation of America from India?
Remit up to $250,000 per financial year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS). Banks collect 20% tax at source on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year; the TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability. FX and the LRS declaration are handled by your bank when you fund your account.
Can I buy whole shares of Oil-Dri Corporation of America?
Yes. One Oil-Dri Corporation of America share is $89.95, and you can buy as many whole shares as you like. You can also buy by amount rather than by quantity: there is no minimum trade size, and Paasa supports fractional investing in Oil-Dri Corporation of America.
How are gains on Oil-Dri Corporation of America shares taxed in India?
The US does not levy capital gains tax on shares for Indian residents, so the tax is an India-side one. Gains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%. Gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate. The gain is computed in rupees using the USD/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the Oil-Dri Corporation of America price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Oil-Dri Corporation of America pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Oil-Dri Corporation of America pays a dividend and the current yield is 0.91%; the last declared dividend was $0.82 per share, about ₹78.26. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India. Paasa's dividend report lists the gross dividend and any tax withheld for each payment.
When can I trade Oil-Dri Corporation of America from India?
The New York Stock Exchange trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST in Indian time, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Is there estate or inheritance tax on Oil-Dri Corporation of America shares held from India?
US-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons. It applies to your overall holdings in that jurisdiction rather than to any one position. Paasa's US estate tax calculator shows the exposure for a given portfolio value.
Do I have to declare Oil-Dri Corporation of America shares in my Indian tax return?
Yes. Foreign shares held on 31 March must be reported in Schedule FA of your Indian income-tax return. Paasa gives you a Schedule FA-ready statement listing your Oil-Dri Corporation of America holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Oil-Dri Corporation of America and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST) and the proceeds settle in USD in your Paasa account. From there you can hold the balance, reinvest, or repatriate. Funds can be withdrawn in any currency to any bank account in your own name. Whether the sale is short- or long-term is decided by the 24-month holding period.