Risk factor
Good trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Strong margins and returns
In Guru Portfolios
Manager | Fund | Portfolio Weight (%) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Prince, Greg Jensen, Karen Karniol-Tambour | Bridgewater Associates | 0.0% | -0.03% |
| Kenneth Griffin | CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | 0.0% | +0.00% |
About
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., established in Hilliard, Ohio in 1966, is a leading provider of innovative water management solutions. The company specializes in the design, manufacturing, and global distribution of thermoplastic corrugated pipes and related drainage products, primarily targeting the underground construction and infrastructure sectors across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and other international territories. Its operations are structured across four key segments: Pipe, International, Infiltrator, and Allied Products & Other. ADS offers a wide array of products, including single, double, and triple-wall corrugated pipes made from polypropylene and polyethylene. Beyond basic piping, their extensive catalog features sophisticated water management systems such as plastic leachfield chambers, EZflow synthetic aggregate bundles, advanced mechanical aeration wastewater solutions, septic tanks and accessories, and integrated treatment and dispersal units. Furthermore, the company supplies allied products like storm retention, detention, and septic chambers, polyvinyl chloride drainage structures, various fittings, and water quality filters and separators. ADS also distributes construction fabrics and other geosynthetic materials vital for soil stabilization, reinforcement, filtration, erosion control, and sub-surface drainage, alongside drainage grates. These products cater to a broad spectrum of applications, including residential, non-residential, agricultural, and large-scale infrastructure projects, supported by approximately 38 distribution centers.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is slightly overvalued relative to its peers. In particular, the stock is reasonably priced on P/E, of fair valu
Target Price
The average target price of WMS is 184 and suggests 40.9% upside potential. Usually, this means a BUY recommendation among investment firms, or a recommendation to increa