Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets thermoplastic corrugated pipes and related water management products for non-residential, residential, agriculture, and infrastructure applications in the United States and internationally. The company provides single, double, and triple wall corrugated polypropylene and polyethylene pipes; and allied products comprising storm retention/detention and septic chambers, polyvinyl chloride drainage structures, fittings, and water quality filters and separators. It also purchases and distributes construction fabrics, as well as other geosynthetic products for soil stabilization, reinforcement, filtration, separation, erosion control, and sub-surface drainage. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Hilliard, Ohio.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Plastics foam products
Sub-IndustryCasinos & Gaming
SectorConstruction
SymbolNYSE:WMS
CUSIP92929710
Phone614-658-0050
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio2.47
Current Ratio2.07
Quick Ratio0.88
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio35.37
Forward P/E Ratio31.48
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$1.33 billion
Price / Sales1.22
Cash Flow$2.2541 per share
Price / Cash12.71
Book Value$2.38 per share
Price / Book12.04
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.81
Net Income$62 million
Net Margins4.62%
Return on Equity47.40%
Return on Assets4.79%
Miscellaneous
Employees4,400
Outstanding Shares56,750,000
Market Cap$1,637.35
Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE:WMS) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Advanced Drainage Systems' stock symbol?
Advanced Drainage Systems trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "WMS."
How often does Advanced Drainage Systems pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Advanced Drainage Systems?
Advanced Drainage Systems declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, May 29th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, June 5th will be given a dividend of $0.08 per share on Friday, June 15th. This represents a $0.32 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.12%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, June 4th. This is an increase from Advanced Drainage Systems's previous quarterly dividend of $0.07. View Advanced Drainage Systems' Dividend History.
How will Advanced Drainage Systems' stock buyback program work?
Advanced Drainage Systems declared that its board has initiated a share repurchase plan on Thursday, April 6th 2017, which authorizes the company to buyback $50,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization authorizes the company to buy up to 3.7% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are often an indication that the company's management believes its shares are undervalued.
How were Advanced Drainage Systems' earnings last quarter?
Advanced Drainage Systems Inc (NYSE:WMS) announced its earnings results on Tuesday, May, 29th. The construction company reported ($0.11) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.06) by $0.05. The construction company had revenue of $250.10 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $253.38 million. Advanced Drainage Systems had a net margin of 4.62% and a return on equity of 47.40%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 2.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned ($0.22) EPS. View Advanced Drainage Systems' Earnings History.
When is Advanced Drainage Systems' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for WMS?
4 brokers have issued 1 year target prices for Advanced Drainage Systems' shares. Their predictions range from $26.00 to $32.00. On average, they anticipate Advanced Drainage Systems' share price to reach $29.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 1.2% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Ratings for Advanced Drainage Systems.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Advanced Drainage Systems?
4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Advanced Drainage Systems in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold."
Who are some of Advanced Drainage Systems' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Advanced Drainage Systems include Spirax-Sarco Engineering (SPXSF), WEIR Grp PLC/S (WEGRY), USG (USG), Toll Brothers (TOL), Bellway (BLWYY), Babcock International (BCKIY), Acuity Brands (AYI), Thor Industries (THO), Aecom (ACM), Eagle Materials (EXP), Quanta Services (PWR), Rayonier (RYN), Floor & Decor (FND), Emcor Group (EME) and Gates Industrial (GTES).
Who are Advanced Drainage Systems' key executives?
Advanced Drainage Systems' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Scott A. Cottrill, Exec. VP, CFO, Sec. & Treasurer (Age 52)
- Mr. Ronald R. Vitarelli, Exec. VP & Co-COO (Age 51)
- Mr. Robert M. Klein, Exec. VP of Sales (Age 55)
- Mr. Thomas M. Fussner, Consultant (Age 61)
- Mr. Donald Scott Barbour, CEO, Pres & Director
Has Advanced Drainage Systems been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media coverage about WMS stock has trended somewhat positive this week, according to Accern. Accern ranks the sentiment of press coverage by monitoring more than 20 million news and blog sources. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Advanced Drainage Systems earned a daily sentiment score of 0.20 on Accern's scale. They also gave news articles about the construction company an impact score of 46.60 out of 100, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the near future.
Who are Advanced Drainage Systems' major shareholders?
Advanced Drainage Systems' stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Daiwa SB Investments Ltd. (0.28%). Company insiders that own Advanced Drainage Systems stock include Berkshire Partners Holdings Ll, Ewout Leeuwenburg, Joseph A Chlapaty, Robert M Klein, Ronald R Vitarelli and Thomas M Fussner. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Advanced Drainage Systems.
Which major investors are buying Advanced Drainage Systems stock?
WMS stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Daiwa SB Investments Ltd.. Company insiders that have bought Advanced Drainage Systems stock in the last two years include Berkshire Partners Holdings Ll and Joseph A Chlapaty. View Insider Buying and Selling for Advanced Drainage Systems.
How do I buy shares of Advanced Drainage Systems?
Shares of WMS can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Advanced Drainage Systems' stock price today?
One share of WMS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $28.65.
How big of a company is Advanced Drainage Systems?
Advanced Drainage Systems has a market capitalization of $1.64 billion and generates $1.33 billion in revenue each year. The construction company earns $62 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.81 on an earnings per share basis. Advanced Drainage Systems employs 4,400 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Advanced Drainage Systems?
Advanced Drainage Systems' mailing address is 4640 TRUEMAN BOULEVARD, HILLIARD OH, 43026. The construction company can be reached via phone at 614-658-0050 or via email at [email protected]
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