ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC. WMS
ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC. (WMS) earns a Piotroski F-score of 4/9 (mixed financial health), with an Altman Z″ in the safe zone. It pays a dividend yielding 0.51% (safety: safe). FY2026 revenue was $3.1B at a 14.0% net margin.
Quality score trend · recomputed for each fiscal year
Each year's score is computed from that year's filing — a rising Piotroski F or Altman Z″ means improving financial health, a fall is worth a look.
Beneish M-score: -2.64 — low (below −2.22 — no manipulation red flag) . A statistical screen for earnings manipulation, not proof — and it doesn't apply to most banks/insurers.
Analyst price target
Recent analyst actions
| Date | Firm | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-08 | UBS | Buy (main) |
| 2026-08-07 | RBC Capital | Outperform (main) |
| 2026-07-14 | Barclays | Overweight (main) |
| 2026-06-11 | Jefferies | Buy (init) |
| 2026-06-08 | RBC Capital | Outperform (main) |
| 2026-05-27 | Stephens & Co. | Overweight (up) |
Wall Street analyst consensus — a sentiment gauge, not our scoring.
Forward estimates · earnings calendar →
Consensus analyst estimates and scheduled dates — forward-looking, may change.
How it ranks in Manufacturing · percentile among 1957 companies
Percentile vs other Manufacturing companies we cover — e.g. “stronger than 90%” means only 10% score higher on that measure.
Piotroski F breakdown · 4/9 tests passed
- Positive return on assets
- Positive operating cash flow
- Rising ROA
- Cash flow exceeds net income
- Lower long-term debt
- Rising current ratio
- No share dilution
- Rising gross margin
- Rising asset turnover
Altman Z″ components · safe zone
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Working capital / assets | 0.16 |
| Retained earnings / assets | 0.413 |
| EBIT / assets | 0.137 |
| Equity / liabilities | 0.738 |
Sector peers · similar-size Manufacturing companies compare side by side →
| Ticker | Company | Piotroski F | Altman Z″ | P / E | Revenue growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMS | ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC. | 4/9 | 4.1 | 25.7 | +5% |
| VFS | VinFast Auto Ltd. | 4/9 | -13.01 | — | +57.9% |
| TM | TOYOTA MOTOR CORP/ | 7/9 | 2.55 | — | -1% |
| HMC | HONDA MOTOR CO LTD | 6/9 | 2.79 | — | +19.9% |
| SONY | Sony Group Corp | 6/9 | 0.86 | — | +9% |
| CAJFF | CANON INC | 6/9 | — | — | +14.7% |
| KYOAY | KYOCERA CORP | 5/9 | 7.6 | — | +10.8% |
About ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC.
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets thermoplastic corrugated pipes and related water management products in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company operates through Stormwater and Wastewater segments. The company 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; septic tanks and accessories; combined treatment and dispersal systems, including AeroFin, advanced enviro-septic, enviro-septic, and advanced treatment leachfield; and allied products, including storm retention/detention and septic chambers, polyvinyl chloride drainage structures, fittings, and water quality filters and separators. It 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, the company provides PVC hubs, rubber sleeves, and stainless-steel bands; and channel drains, catch basins, grates, access boxes, and accessories engineered to capture, convey, and disperse stormwater. It offers its products for non-residential, residential, agriculture, and infrastructure applications through a network of distribution centers. Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. was incorporated in 1966 and is headquartered in Hilliard, Ohio.
FAQ
Is WMS financially healthy?
ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC.'s Piotroski F-score is 4/9 (8–9 is excellent, 0–3 weak), and its Altman Z″ distress score is in the safe zone.
Does WMS pay a dividend, and is it safe?
Yes. ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC. pays a dividend yielding about 0.51% with a 13.2% payout ratio, rated “safe” for safety.
How profitable is WMS?
In FY2026, ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC. had a net margin of 14.0% and a return on equity of 22.7%.
Is WMS overvalued or undervalued?
ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC. trades at about 25.8× trailing earnings — near its 10-year norm (10-year range 14.1×–59.3×, median 25.5×). Stocktoria reports the data, not buy/sell advice.
What is the analyst price target for WMS?
The average Wall-Street price target for ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC. is $183.36, about 30.5% above the recent price, from 11 analysts (consensus: strong buy).
Is WMS a good stock to buy?
Stocktoria doesn't give buy or sell advice, but here is the data on ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC.: a Piotroski F-score of 4/9, an Altman Z″ in the safe zone, a P/E of about 25.7×, a dividend yield of 0.51%. Weigh these quality and valuation signals against your own goals.
Computed from company filings · US · as of 2026-03-31. Facts plus Stocktoria's own computed scores — not investment advice.