Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.

NYSE:WMS Stock Report

Market Cap: US$9.0b

Advanced Drainage Systems Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 4/6

Advanced Drainage Systems has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 45.8%, while the Building industry saw earnings growing at 17.2% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 13.5% per year. Advanced Drainage Systems's return on equity is 35.6%, and it has net margins of 16.9%.

Key information

45.8%

Earnings growth rate

45.2%

EPS growth rate

Building Industry Growth13.3%
Revenue growth rate13.5%
Return on equity35.6%
Net Margin16.9%
Last Earnings Update30 Sep 2024

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Is Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE:WMS) A Risky Investment?

Nov 26
Is Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE:WMS) A Risky Investment?

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (NYSE:WMS)

Oct 30
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (NYSE:WMS)

Is It Time To Consider Buying Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (NYSE:WMS)?

Oct 17
Is It Time To Consider Buying Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (NYSE:WMS)?

Advanced Drainage Systems: Still More Or Less Fairly Valued

Oct 02

Advanced Drainage Systems: A Few Green Shoots, But Still Not Compelling Enough

Sep 24

Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE:WMS) Is Investing Its Capital With Increasing Efficiency

Sep 20
Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE:WMS) Is Investing Its Capital With Increasing Efficiency

Some Confidence Is Lacking In Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.'s (NYSE:WMS) P/E

Sep 06
Some Confidence Is Lacking In Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.'s (NYSE:WMS) P/E

Does This Valuation Of Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (NYSE:WMS) Imply Investors Are Overpaying?

Jul 17
Does This Valuation Of Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (NYSE:WMS) Imply Investors Are Overpaying?

Advanced Drainage Systems: Superb Economics Fully Captured At Current Multiples, Seek Pullback First

Jul 09

At US$155, Is Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (NYSE:WMS) Worth Looking At Closely?

Jul 03
At US$155, Is Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (NYSE:WMS) Worth Looking At Closely?

Is Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE:WMS) Using Too Much Debt?

Jun 20
Is Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE:WMS) Using Too Much Debt?

Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.'s (NYSE:WMS) Shares

May 28
Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.'s (NYSE:WMS) Shares

Why We Like The Returns At Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE:WMS)

Apr 15
Why We Like The Returns At Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE:WMS)

Is Now The Time To Put Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE:WMS) On Your Watchlist?

Apr 02
Is Now The Time To Put Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE:WMS) On Your Watchlist?

At US$163, Is Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (NYSE:WMS) Worth Looking At Closely?

Mar 17
At US$163, Is Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (NYSE:WMS) Worth Looking At Closely?

Is Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE:WMS) A Risky Investment?

Mar 04
Is Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE:WMS) A Risky Investment?

Earnings Not Telling The Story For Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (NYSE:WMS) After Shares Rise 26%

Feb 16
Earnings Not Telling The Story For Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (NYSE:WMS) After Shares Rise 26%

Advanced Drainage Systems: Interesting, But Not Worthy Of Optimism Heading Into Earnings

Feb 03

Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE:WMS) Knows How To Allocate Capital Effectively

Jan 16
Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE:WMS) Knows How To Allocate Capital Effectively

Here's Why Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE:WMS) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Jan 03
Here's Why Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE:WMS) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Advanced Drainage Systems: Weak Q2 Results With No Significant Growth Prospect

Nov 08

Advanced Drainage Systems: The Picture Is Getting More Interesting

Aug 18

Advanced Drainage Systems: An Overlooked Water Play

Jun 06

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Advanced Drainage Systems makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.

Earnings and Revenue History

NYSE:WMS Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Sep 242,9144923810
30 Jun 242,9124983780
31 Mar 242,8745103710
31 Dec 232,8385013460
30 Sep 232,8314773410
30 Jun 232,9354943380
31 Mar 233,0715073380
31 Dec 223,1324613380
30 Sep 223,1924423320
30 Jun 223,0143533180
31 Mar 222,7692303100
31 Dec 212,5352063050
30 Sep 212,3061882900
30 Jun 212,1431912820
31 Mar 211,9831852680
31 Dec 201,9101692610
30 Sep 201,8171442610
30 Jun 201,769872520
31 Mar 201,674-2052710
31 Dec 191,575-2042280
30 Sep 191,500-2092080
30 Jun 191,411-1921970
31 Mar 191,385701880
31 Dec 181,363641820
30 Sep 181,365791820
30 Jun 181,360691830
31 Mar 181,330561880
31 Dec 171,324441980
30 Sep 171,298231970
30 Jun 171,258281930
31 Mar 171,257282010
31 Dec 161,258331980
30 Sep 161,277371960
30 Jun 161,299272000
31 Mar 161,291211810
31 Dec 151,25281740
30 Sep 151,219-81690
30 Jun 151,20321570
31 Mar 151,180-201560
31 Dec 141,155-171560
30 Sep 141,136-231500
30 Jun 141,102-311450
31 Mar 141,068-101360
31 Dec 131,07011120

Quality Earnings: WMS has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: WMS's current net profit margins (16.9%) are higher than last year (16.9%).

Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis

Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: WMS has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by 45.8% per year.

Accelerating Growth: WMS's earnings growth over the past year (3.1%) is below its 5-year average (45.8% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: WMS earnings growth over the past year (3.1%) did not outperform the Building industry 3.1%.

Return on Equity

High ROE: WMS's Return on Equity (35.6%) is considered high.

Return on Assets

Return on Capital Employed

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/19 22:40
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/19 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2024/03/31

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Analyst Sources

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. is covered by 13 analysts. 7 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Michael HalloranBaird
Stephen KimBarclays
Matthew BouleyBarclays