Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (WMS) — Stock Score Summary

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (WMS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 53/100 based on Quality (75/100), Value (34/100), and Momentum (29/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. WMS is a premier high-quality compounder that dominates the US stormwater management market with over 70% share in thermoplastic pipes. As manufacturing reshoring accelerates, the construction of massive domestic gigafactories, data centers, and regional infrastructure creates a powerful tailwind. WMS's products are highly cost-effective, sustainable (using recycled plastics), and enjoy immense pricing power, leading to high ROIC and strong free cash flow generation.

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. is a dominant North American manufacturer of high-performance thermoplastic corrugated pipe and related water management products used in infrastructure, construction, and agricultural applications. The company maintains its market leadership through superior product performance, extensive distribution capabilities, and a cost-effective, sustainable alternative to traditional materials.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$132.51
Market Cap$10.7B
P/E (TTM)24.12
P/E (Forward)18.06
Price/Book5.13
Return on Equity25.1%
Return on Invested Capital20.7%
Debt/Equity98.08
Gross Margin38.3%
Operating Margin15.5%
Revenue Growth9.9%
Dividend Yield0.6%
Free Cash Flow$336M

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. operates in the Building Products & Equipment industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.’s (WMS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (WMS) is 53/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (75), Value (34), and Momentum (29) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. have an economic moat?
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (WMS) has a Quality factor score of 75/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (WMS) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 53/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. in?
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (WMS) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Building Products & Equipment industry (United States).
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