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Top line accelerating.
+9.8% YoY versus +1.1% prior. 3y CAGR +1.3%.
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Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. WMS
Industrials · Market Cap: $10.3B
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Fundamentals as of 2026-03-31
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Industrials · Market Cap: $10.3B
Live price unavailable
Fundamentals as of 2026-03-31
The Question
How does WMS compare?
All analysis on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Fair values are model-based estimates. Always do your own research.
2 of 3 legendary models say HOLD WMS — but Warren Buffett disagrees.
What would legendary investors pay for WMS?
These figures are not quotes or opinions from Buffett, Graham, Lynch or the other investors. They are our own estimates, computed by applying the intrinsic-value formulas each investor is known for to this company’s financials.
For educational purposes only. Not a recommendation to buy or sell securities.
Bottom line: WMS is rated BUY by 2 of 3 legendary models, with 1 holding and 0 flagging it overvalued, but earns a B sector grade (60/100) in Industrials. Whether the premium is justified depends on which lens you trust. Drill into the valuation breakdown and sector ranking for the full picture.
Yes — Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.'s 22.1% ROE ranks above the S&P 500 median, and D/E 1.32 stays within healthy bounds.
Financial story
Yes — Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.'s 22.1% ROE shows strong capital efficiency, and its 1.32 debt-to-equity stays within healthy bounds.
+9.8% YoY versus +1.1% prior. 3y CAGR +1.3%.
+9.8%Net margin 13.4% versus 15.5% prior (−2.1pp). Operating 19.4%.
13.4%P/E 23.9x — 0% above the 5y median of 23.9x. Forward 21.4x hints at EPS expansion next year.
23.9xSee exactly where WMS ranks
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Sign in to see the rankingWMS sits at #23 in Industrials with a B grade (60/100).
Average fair value across qualifying models: $235. See the per-investor fair-value table in the valuation tab.
WMS trades at 24.4x earnings. Sector context and per-investor signals are in the valuation tab.
WMS and BAH differ on P/E, ROE, and revenue growth. See the full WMS vs BAH compare matrix.
Buffett, Lynch, and Munger evaluate WMS against their respective frameworks. Per-model fair value and reasoning are in the valuation tab.
WMS's P/E ratio is 24.4x. 5-year P/E history is in the financials tab.
1 of 3 legendary models say BUY. Full breakdown by investor and signal is in the valuation tab.
