WMS:NYE-Advanced Drainage Systems Inc (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Building Products & Equipment |

Last Closing

USD 149.22

Change

-0.60 (-0.40)%

Market Cap

USD 11.20B

Volume

0.59M

Analyst Target

USD 62.60
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About

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets thermoplastic corrugated pipes and related water management products in North America and internationally. The company operates through Pipe, International, Infiltrator, and Allied Products & Other segments. It offers single, double, and triple wall corrugated polypropylene and polyethylene pipes; plastic leachfield chambers and systems; EZflow synthetic aggregate bundles; wastewater purification through mechanical aeration wastewater for residential and commercial systems; septic tanks and accessories; combined treatment and dispersal systems, including advanced enviro-septic and advanced treatment leachfield systems; and allied products, including storm retention/detention and septic chambers, polyvinyl chloride drainage structures, fittings, and water quality filters and separators. The company also purchases and distributes construction fabrics and other geosynthetic products for soil stabilization, reinforcement, filtration, separation, erosion control, and sub-surface drainage, as well as drainage grates and other products. In addition, it provides PVC hubs, rubber sleeves, and stainless-steel bands. The company offers its products for non-residential, residential, agriculture, and infrastructure applications through a network of distribution centers. Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. incorporated in 1966 and is headquartered in Hilliard, Ohio.

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ETFs Containing WMS

CWW:CA iShares Global Water Comm.. 5.09 % 0.66 %

-0.07 (-0.74%)

CAD 0.33B
AQWA:SW Global X Clean Water UCIT.. 4.79 % 0.00 %

-0.15 (-0.74%)

N/A
AQWG:LSE Global X Clean Water UCIT.. 4.78 % 0.00 %

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IH2O:SW iShares Global Water UCIT.. 4.48 % 0.00 %

-0.22 (-0.74%)

USD 2.37B
AKWA:XETRA Global X Clean Water UCIT.. 4.40 % 0.00 %

-0.16 (-0.74%)

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IQQQ:XETRA iShares Global Water UCIT.. 4.23 % 0.00 %

-0.49 (-0.74%)

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CGW Invesco S&P Global Water .. 4.22 % 0.60 %

-0.30 (-0.74%)

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AQWA:LSE Global X Clean Water UCIT.. 4.17 % 0.00 %

-0.15 (-0.74%)

USD 0.01B
AQWA Global X Clean Water ETF 3.67 % 0.00 %

-0.01 (-0.74%)

USD 0.01B
ABIT:XETRA AXA IM ACT Biodiversity E.. 2.12 % 0.00 %

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UIMS:XETRA UBS (Irl) ETF plc - UBS (.. 0.54 % 0.00 %

-0.07 (-0.74%)

USD 0.07B
WSCSRI:SW UBS (Irl) ETF plc - UBS (.. 0.54 % 0.00 %

-0.08 (-0.74%)

USD 0.39B
CSY8:F Credit Suisse Index Fund .. 0.51 % 0.00 %

+2.02 (+-0.74%)

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CSY8:XETRA UBS (Irl) ETF plc - MSCI .. 0.51 % 0.00 %

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H41G:XETRA HSBC MSCI World Small Cap.. 0.36 % 0.00 %

-0.10 (-0.74%)

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DH2O:LSE iShares Global Water UCIT.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.60 (-0.74%)

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IH2O:LSE iShares Global Water UCIT.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Building Products & Equipment) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 6.10% 27% F 47% F
Dividend Return 0.21% 8% B- 4% F
Total Return 6.31% 27% F 39% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 29.21% 36% F 81% B-
Dividend Return 0.38% 8% B- 4% F
Total Return 29.59% 32% F 79% B-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 355.49% 94% A 98% N/A
Dividend Return 6.65% 22% F 20% F
Total Return 362.15% 94% A 97% N/A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 49.59% 87% B+ 95% A
Dividend Return 50.17% 87% B+ 94% A
Total Return 0.58% 15% F 13% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 65.16% 17% F 13% F
Risk Adjusted Return 77.00% 74% C 89% A-
Market Capitalization 11.20B 69% C- 87% B+

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

Superior Dividend Growth

This stock has shown top quartile dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

What to not like:
Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.