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WMSAdvanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
$124.31$9.5B
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Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.

WMS
NYSE · Pumps & Flow Control
$124.31
At close - Nov 6, 4:00 PM EST - USD
Market Cap$9.53B
P/E23.2x
52W High$179.32
Volume1.15M
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2027Q1

Margin Expansion Masks Acquisition-Driven Leverage Spike

Advanced Drainage Systems is executing well operationally, with 2027Q1 revenue up 20.6% year-over-year to $1.0B and gross margin expanding to 40.8%, driving a 97% surge in operating income.

GrowthAccelerating
ProfitabilityStrong
ValuationAttractive
TechnicalsWeak
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MARKET ACTION

WMS price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

8/12 Beats

EPS beat 8 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

+18% Peers

P/E is 18% above peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 38 · Lag

Laggard (Underperforming 62% of market)

04

Weak Trend

Below 200DMA

Price < 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Feb 5
01

Build the investment case

Start with the evidence for owning the stock and the risks that can break the thesis.

EXECUTIVE THESIS

The Investment Case

Full Analysis
Fundamental Trajectory

Revenue growth accelerated to 20.6% year-over-year in 2027Q1, with gross margin expanding to 40.8% and operating margin reaching 25.4%, reflecting strong pricing and cost controls.

Analyst Consensus+50.6% target
Buy(23 analysts)
10 Buy10 Hold3 Sell

The Bull Case

Upside Catalysts

Investor Day catalysts

Upcoming Investor Day on June 18 expected to reveal new financial targets, segment realignment details, and capital allocation strategy.

Infrastructure spending tailwinds

Company positioned to benefit from long-term growth in infrastructure spending, particularly in stormwater and wastewater management.

Margin expansion potential

Operational efficiency initiatives and broad product offerings support consistent profit margin improvement.

The Bear Case

Key Downside Risks

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 11/8/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
WMS-16.53%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+7.63%
1-Year Return
WMS-14.67%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+9.69%
3-Year Return
WMS+13.00%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+70.74%
5-Year Return
WMS-2.70%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+58.70%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/EMedian
23.2x
Forward P/EExpansion
20.5x
EV/EBITDA40th %ile
11.6x
FCF YieldCash Flow
5.6%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
23.2x
25.2x
40th· Fair
EV/EBITDA
11.6x
13.7x
40th· Fair
Price/FCF
18.0x
23.1x
20th· Low
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$44.47-64.2%
Base (Fair)$91.05-26.8%
Bull$104.90-15.6%
$44.47 Bear$91.05 Base$104.90 Bull
Current Market Price: $124.31
Trades at a 36.5% premium to Base DCF ($91.05)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue FY26
$3.05B+5.0% YoY
Net income FY26
$426M-5.3% YoY
Free cash flow FY26
$569M+54.5% YoY
Operating margin FY26
22.5%-0.1 pts YoY
ROIC (FY26)16.8%
Avg ROIC 5Y21.1%
ROE (TTM)21%
Piotroski Score3 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate8/12 (67%)
Revenue Beat Rate8/12 (67%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q4 2026Latest
Nov 5, 2026
$1.88+3.9%
vs $1.81
$889M-3.5%
vs $922M
Q3 2026
Aug 6, 2026
$2.49+18.6%
vs $2.10
$1.0B+1.0%
vs $991M
Q2 2026
May 21, 2026
$1.07+14.3%
vs $0.94
$677M+3.8%
vs $652M
Q1 2026
Feb 5, 2026
$1.27+14.4%
vs $1.11
$693M+0.9%
vs $687M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

4 Stories
Seeking Alpha·2d ago
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (WMS) Q2 2027 Earnings Call Transcript

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. ( WMS ) Q2 2027 Earnings Call November 5, 2026 10:00 AM EST Company Participants Michael Higgins - Vice President of Corporate Strategy & Investor Relations D. Barbour - CEO, President & Director Scott Cottrill - Executive VP, CFO, Secretary & Treasurer Conference Call Participants Michael Halloran - Robert W.

Zacks Investment Research·2d ago
Advanced Drainage Systems (WMS) Lags Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Advanced Drainage Systems (WMS) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.88 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.89 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.97 per share a year ago.

Business Wire·2d ago
Advanced Drainage Systems Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

HILLIARD, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (NYSE: WMS) (“ADS” or the “Company”), a leading provider of innovative water management solutions in the stormwater and onsite wastewater industries, today announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has approved a quarterly cash dividend to its shareholders in the amount of $0.20 per share, a 11% increase over the prior year dividend amount.Scott Barbour, President and Chief Executive Officer of Advanced Drainage Systems c.

Business Wire·2d ago
Advanced Drainage Systems Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2027 Results

HILLIARD, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (NYSE: WMS) (“ADS” or the “Company”), a leading provider of innovative water management solutions in the stormwater and onsite wastewater industries today announced financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended September 30, 2026. Scott Barbour, President and Chief Executive Officer of ADS commented, "Our second quarter results demonstrate the resilience of our business model and the team's ability to execute in a challeng.

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Benchmark WMS against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (WMS)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
WMS logoWMSAdvanced Drainage Systems, Inc.Current
$124.31$9.53B23.235.03%12.44%21%0.58%
NVR logoNVRNVR, Inc.
$6298.29$17B16.71-2.08%11.23%29.53%—
AAON logoAAONAAON, Inc.
$57.19$4.68B30.0620.11%8.24%17.21%0.69%
FBIN logoFBINFortune Brands Innovations, Inc.
$48.08$5.74B44.81-3.16%2.94%5.48%2.07%
TREX logoTREXTrex Company, Inc.
$54.74$5.69B31.301.98%13.89%17.59%—
PNR logoPNRPentair plc
$68.12$11.01B17.842.28%15.44%16.02%1.46%

Compare WMS vs Peers

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (WMS) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs NVR

Most directly comparable listed peer for WMS.

Scale Benchmark

vs DHI

Larger-name benchmark to compare WMS against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs NVR, AAON, FBIN, TREX

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

WMS SEC Filings & Documents

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (WMS) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Aug 6, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jul 16, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jun 18, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

3
FY 2026

May 21, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

May 15, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

May 16, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Aug 6, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

Feb 5, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 6, 2025·SEC

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WMS Frequently Asked Questions

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (WMS) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.'s revenue?

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (WMS) reported $3.26B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $3.05B in fiscal year 2026. That is 201% more than the $1.01B of fiscal year 2012.

How fast is Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. growing?

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (WMS) grew revenue by 9.2% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.

Is WMS profitable?

Yes. Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (WMS) earned $405.5M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 12.4% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does WMS pay dividends?

Yes. Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (WMS) pays a dividend that yields 0.58% at the current price, a small yield.

What is WMS's return on equity?

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (WMS) had a return on equity (ROE) of 21.0% over the trailing twelve months. That is well above the market's typical 10-15%.

What is Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.'s free cash flow?

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (WMS) generated $530.0M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.

What if you invested $1,000 in WMS back in 2012?

Total return calculator · dividends reinvested · 14+ years of data

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