ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC.(WMS)Stock Analysis
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WMS Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score
AI stock analysis and institutional research for ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC. (WMS), a Materials sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores WMS at 58.0/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #1,011 of 2,879 stocks — the top half of the AI-ranked universe. WMS scores in the top quartile across balance sheet strength (90.4), profitability (80.4), free cash flow (80.3). Areas of concern include revenue growth (3.1) and earnings quality (9.5), which score below median versus the broader universe. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q4 2026), ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC. reports quarterly revenue of $676.8M, net income of $32.9M, free cash flow of $-13.1M. Top institutional holders of WMS by reported 13-F value include BlackRock,, VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, based on the most recent SEC filings. WMS trades on the NYSE exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 1604028. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate WMS daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC. directly from SEC EDGAR. ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC.'s 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 58 and 80 since 2021, currently 58.0 — a declining long-term trajectory across 30 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.
Revenue
Q4 2026
$676.8M
Net Income
Q4 2026
$32.9M
Free Cash Flow
Q4 2026
$-13.1M
D/E Ratio
Q4 2026
0.88
Revenue & Net Income
Earnings Per Share
Key Financials Over Time
Export Financial Table · Pro+Revenue
+5.0% YoYNet Income
-5.9% YoYOperating Income
-5.8% YoYEPS (Diluted)
-5.6% YoYTotal Assets
+22.1% YoYTotal Debt
+27.9% YoYOp. Cash Flow
+40.9% YoY| Metric | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.05B +5.0% | $2.90B +1.0% | $2.87B +3.8% | $2.77B +39.7% | $1.98B +43.2% | $1.38B |
| Net Income | $426.5M -5.9% | $453.0M -11.7% | $513.0M +89.1% | $271.3M +21.0% | $224.2M +188.3% | $77.8M |
| Operating Income | $619.2M -5.8% | $657.4M -10.2% | $732.1M +77.7% | $411.9M +19.6% | $344.5M +166.2% | $129.4M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $5.44 -5.6% | $5.76 -10.7% | $6.45 +104.8% | $3.15 +21.6% | $2.59 +112.3% | $1.22 |
| Total Assets | $4.51B +22.1% | $3.69B +12.9% | $3.27B +23.4% | $2.65B +9.8% | $2.41B +131.6% | $1.04B |
| Total Debt | $1.64B +27.9% | $1.28B -1.1% | $1.29B +36.2% | $949.3M +18.9% | $798.3M +203.8% | $262.8M |
| Operating Cash Flow | $819.1M +40.9% | $581.5M -19.0% | $717.9M +161.2% | $274.9M -39.2% | $452.2M +198.1% | $151.7M |
AI Insight: WMS Ratio Trends
WMS deleveraged sharply from 1.18 D/E in Q4 2023 to 0.66 by Q4 2025, but profitability metrics collapsed in Q4 2025—operating margin fell to 19.7%, lowest in two years.
• Debt-to-equity compressed from 1.18 (Q4 2023) to 0.66 (Q4 2025), a 44% reduction signaling aggressive deleveraging.
• Operating margin slumped 6.6pp from Q3 2025 (26.3%) to Q4 2025 (19.7%), dragging NPM and ROIC with it.
• ROIC fell from 29.0% (Q3 2025) to 17.1% (Q4 2025), breaking a three-quarter recovery trend and matching Q1 2025 lows.
⚠ Q4 2025 margin collapse suggests seasonal weakness or one-time charges; monitor Q1 2026 results for stabilization.
⚠ TTM D/E of 0.88 vs. Q4 2025 of 0.66 implies Q1 2026 leverage jumped sharply—investigate near-term refinancing needs.
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Top Institutional Holders of WMS
BlackRock, Inc.
$1.0B7,422,729 shVANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC
$495.8M3,615,687 shVANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$469.5M3,423,703 shSTATE STREET CORP
$341.4M2,489,531 shUBS AM, a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AME
$336.0M2,450,123 shPictet Asset Management Holding SA
$302.3M2,204,801 shBAILLIE GIFFORD & CO
$280.8M2,047,349 shFIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP
$280.3M2,044,057 shImpax Asset Management Group plc
$264.3M1,927,510 shAMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC
$227.3M1,657,753 sh
| Fund | Value | Shares |
|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | $1.0B | 7,422,729 |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | $495.8M | 3,615,687 |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $469.5M | 3,423,703 |
| STATE STREET CORP | $341.4M | 2,489,531 |
| UBS AM, a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AME | $336.0M | 2,450,123 |
| Pictet Asset Management Holding SA | $302.3M | 2,204,801 |
| BAILLIE GIFFORD & CO | $280.8M | 2,047,349 |
| FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP | $280.3M | 2,044,057 |
| Impax Asset Management Group plc | $264.3M | 1,927,510 |
| AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC | $227.3M | 1,657,753 |
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