WMS
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. Industrials - Water Management Investor Relations →
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (WMS) closed at $132.19 as of 2026-03-20, trading 4.8% above its 200-week moving average of $126.16. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 8.9% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 40, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.6x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.04 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 560 weeks of data, WMS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 7 times. On average, these episodes lasted 19 weeks. Historically, investors who bought WMS at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +31.2%.
With a market cap of $10.3 billion, WMS is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 4.5%. Return on equity stands at 27.6%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 5.0x book value.
Share count has increased 7.3% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 10.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in WMS would have grown to $507, compared to $379 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 16.2% vs 13.1% for the index — confirming WMS as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: WMS vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After WMS Crosses Below the Line?
Across 7 historical episodes, buying WMS when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +29.6% after 12 months (median +26.0%), compared to +16.3% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 71% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +78.2% vs +38.4% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment WMS crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
WMS has crossed below its 200-week MA 7 times with an average 1-year return of +31.2% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | Jun 2016 | 27 | 26.5% | -13.5% | +503.6% |
| Aug 2016 | Nov 2017 | 66 | 21.7% | -18.7% | +494.5% |
| Dec 2017 | Dec 2017 | 2 | 2.0% | +12.4% | +523.1% |
| Dec 2018 | Dec 2018 | 2 | 3.1% | +75.9% | +502.6% |
| Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | 5 | 5.7% | +106.4% | +68.8% |
| Dec 2024 | Jan 2025 | 4 | 6.7% | +29.7% | +15.5% |
| Jan 2025 | Aug 2025 | 27 | 16.6% | +26.4% | +10.0% |
| Average | 19 | — | +31.2% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WMS below its 200-week moving average?
No. Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (WMS) is currently 4.8% above its 200-week moving average of $126.16. It would need to fall to $126.16 to cross below the line.
What is WMS's 200-week moving average price?
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $126.16 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when WMS drops below its 200-week moving average?
WMS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 7 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +31.2%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 19 weeks on average.
Is WMS a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about WMS as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 40. Free cash flow yield is 4.5%. Return on equity is 27.6%. Price-to-book is 5.0x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does WMS compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 10.8 years, $100 invested in WMS would have grown to $507, compared to $379 for the S&P 500. That's 16.2% annualized vs 13.1% for the index. WMS has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does WMS pay a dividend?
Yes. Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 54.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20