Oil-Dri Corporation Of America (ODC)vsRio Tinto ADR (RIO)
ODC
Oil-Dri Corporation Of America
$72.44
-3.54%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.07B
RIO
Rio Tinto ADR
$100.48
+4.14%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $163.40B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Rio Tinto ADR generates 11935% more annual revenue ($57.64B vs $478.94M). RIO leads profitability with a 17.3% profit margin vs 11.0%. ODC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.08. RIO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
ODC
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
RIO
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-0.9%
Fair Value
$65.55
Current Price
$72.44
$6.89 premium
Margin of Safety
+14.1%
Fair Value
$114.19
Current Price
$100.48
$13.71 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.3%
Generating 2.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
0.7% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 2.1%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 5.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ODC
The strongest argument for ODC centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bull Case : RIO
The strongest argument for RIO centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.3% and operating margin at 25.3%. Revenue growth of 14.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ODC
The primary concerns for ODC are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : RIO
The primary concerns for RIO are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ODC profiles as a value stock while RIO is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
ODC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.79 — expect wider price swings.
RIO is growing revenue faster at 14.6% — sustainability is the question.
RIO generates stronger free cash flow (2.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RIO scores higher overall (54/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 17.3% margins and 14.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Oil-Dri Corporation Of America
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Oil-Dri Corporation of America, develops, manufactures and markets absorbent products in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Rio Tinto ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
Rio Tinto Group is dedicated to the exploration, extraction and processing of mineral resources worldwide. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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