Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. WMS
Composite 55/100; the shares have moved about 41% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.
Income ranks 40/100 — a slight mark against it.
Balance-sheet strength ranks 65/100 — a moderate point in its favour. Quality ranks 63/100 — a moderate point in its favour. Growth ranks 59/100 — a slight point in its favour.
Income ranks 40/100 — a slight mark against it. Momentum ranks 42/100 — a slight mark against it. Valuation ranks 46/100 — a slight mark against it.
What the company does Advanced Drainage Systems designs and manufactures thermoplastic corrugated pipes and water management products for stormwater and wastewater infrastructure in the US, Canada, and internationally.
Key financials ROE 25.1%, ROA 10.5%, ROCE 16.4%. Gross margin 38.3%, operating margin 15.5%, net margin 14.0%. Revenue grew 9.9% but EPS fell -58.0%. Debt/Equity 0.98, net debt/EBITDA 1.83, interest coverage 6.98, current ratio 2.42.
Stock health Sideravia overall score 52.8 (average quality, richly valued). Quality 60.9, Growth 41.1, Strength 66.5, Valuation 43.5, Momentum 47.4, Income 45.0. RSI(14) 40.90, down -23.09% from 52-week high.
Price vs fair value WMS trades at a PREMIUM of 25.80% versus our fair-value estimate and a discount of 32.44% versus the analyst 12-month target. - Trading at a premium to our fair-value estimate of 102.09 (internal estimate) - Trading at a discount to the average 12-month target of 182.20 based on 10 analysts (internal data) - Valuation metrics elevated: P/E 26.23, EV/EBITDA 14.30, P/B 5.63 (internal data) - Simpson Manufacturing’s Q2 beat may have raised sector expectations (Zacks, 2026-07-27)
Looking forward Forward P/E 22.03, PEG 1.16. Analysts see potential upside to 182.20, but current valuation and margin pressures warrant caution.
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