WMS:NYE-Advanced Drainage Systems Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Building Products & Equipment | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 111.65

Change

+1.66 (+1.51)%

Market Cap

USD 1.16B

Volume

0.84M

Analyst Target

USD 62.60
Analyst Rating

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About

Advanced Drainage Systems Inc designs, manufactures and markets high performance thermoplastic corrugated pipe and related water management products in North and South America and Europe.

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

+0.73 (+2.99%)

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

+0.34 (+2.99%)

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

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

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AIRR First Trust RBA American .. 0.00 % 0.70 %

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

+0.62 (+2.99%)

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

+79.00 (+2.99%)

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IQQQ:F iShares Global Water UCIT.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.50 (+2.99%)

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

+0.28 (+2.99%)

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Building Products & Equipment) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -3.42% 57% F 35% F
Dividend Return 0.14% 9% A- 3% F
Total Return -3.28% 57% F 33% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -35.25% 22% F 8% B-
Dividend Return 0.28% 8% B- 3% F
Total Return -34.97% 22% F 7% C-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 149.00% 40% F 86% B+
Dividend Return 5.37% 9% A- 11% F
Total Return 154.37% 40% F 84% B
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 24.67% 48% F 88% B+
Dividend Return 25.12% 48% F 87% B+
Total Return 0.46% 8% B- 11% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 48.14% 26% F 16% F
Risk Adjusted Return 52.19% 48% F 68% D+
Market Capitalization 1.16B 71% C- 84% B

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Building Products & Equipment) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 44.10 77% 43%
Price/Book Ratio 5.27 43% 17%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 14.68 50% 26%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 11.01 57% 44%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 33.34% 71% 94%
Return on Invested Capital 26.57% 93% 93%
Return on Assets 12.05% 93% 96%
Debt to Equity Ratio 1,350.85% 8% 2%

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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.

Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

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:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

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 on cashflow basis

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

Overpriced compared to book value

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

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

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.