WMS (Advanced Drainage Systems) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $5.00 (As of Jun. 2026)

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WMS Advanced Drainage Systems Inc WMS
86 GF Score
Price $142.44
GF Value $158.35
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Advanced Drainage Systems Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Advanced Drainage Systems WMS -2.71% 86 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $5.00 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates WMS with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $158.35 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Advanced Drainage Systems's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $2.639. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is $5.00 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Advanced Drainage Systems's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 13.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 29.90% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Advanced Drainage Systems was 29.90% per year. The lowest was 29.90% per year. And the median was 29.90% per year.

As of today (2026-08-20), Advanced Drainage Systems's current stock price is $142.44. Advanced Drainage Systems's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $5.00. Advanced Drainage Systems's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 28.49.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Advanced Drainage Systems was 63.79. The lowest was 25.21. And the median was 37.54.


Advanced Drainage Systems  (NYSE:WMS) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Advanced Drainage Systems's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=142.44/5.00
=28.49

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Advanced Drainage Systems was 63.79. The lowest was 25.21. And the median was 37.54.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Advanced Drainage Systems Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Advanced Drainage Systems Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Advanced Drainage Systems's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Advanced Drainage Systems Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Advanced Drainage Systems Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
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Advanced Drainage Systems Quarterly Data
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WMS vs SPXC, OC, AAON: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Advanced Drainage Systems's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Advanced Drainage Systems Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Advanced Drainage Systems's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Advanced Drainage Systems's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Advanced Drainage Systems Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Advanced Drainage Systems's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=2.639/333.9520*333.9520
=2.639

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Advanced Drainage Systems Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201609 0.624 241.428 0.863
201612 0.983 241.432 1.360
201703 -0.405 243.801 -0.555
201706 -0.616 244.955 -0.840
201709 0.641 246.819 0.867
201712 1.814 246.524 2.457
201803 -0.147 249.554 -0.197
201806 0.052 251.989 0.069
201809 0.624 252.439 0.825
201812 1.353 251.233 1.798
201903 -0.149 254.202 -0.196
201906 0.923 256.143 1.203
201909 1.527 256.759 1.986
201912 1.500 256.974 1.949
202003 -0.167 258.115 -0.216
202006 1.760 257.797 2.280
202009 1.891 260.280 2.426
202012 1.870 260.474 2.398
202103 -0.239 264.877 -0.301
202106 1.078 271.696 1.325
202109 -0.663 274.310 -0.807
202112 0.857 278.802 1.027
202203 0.440 287.504 0.511
202206 2.531 296.311 2.853
202209 1.750 296.808 1.969
202212 2.074 296.797 2.334
202303 0.090 301.836 0.100
202306 2.535 305.109 2.775
202309 2.198 307.789 2.385
202312 2.388 306.746 2.600
202403 -0.379 312.332 -0.405
202406 1.606 314.175 1.707
202409 1.439 315.301 1.524
202412 1.737 315.605 1.838
202503 -0.068 319.799 -0.071
202506 2.847 322.561 2.948
202509 2.253 324.800 2.316
202512 2.340 324.054 2.411
202603 -0.167 330.213 -0.169
202606 2.639 333.952 2.639

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $5.00 mean?
Advanced Drainage Systems (WMS) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $5.00 as of Jun. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Advanced Drainage Systems and its competitors.
Is Advanced Drainage Systems' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Advanced Drainage Systems' current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $5.00. Overall, Advanced Drainage Systems has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Advanced Drainage Systems' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to SPXC and OC?
Advanced Drainage Systems' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $5.00 can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Construction company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Construction industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Advanced Drainage Systems and its competitors. Advanced Drainage Systems's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Advanced Drainage Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advanced Drainage Systems (WMS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $158.35, compared to a current price of $142.44 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $5.00. Advanced Drainage Systems' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Advanced Drainage Systems (WMS), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $5.00 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Advanced Drainage Systems (WMS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advanced Drainage Systems stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $142.44 is trading 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of $158.35. GuruFocus considers Advanced Drainage Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WMS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $5.00
  • GF Value™: $158.35 vs. price of $142.44 (10% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the WMS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Advanced Drainage Systems Business Description

Other Exchanges WMS:Mexico6DA:Germany
Address 4024 Green Stripe Lane, Hilliard, OH, USA, 43026
Advanced Drainage Systems Inc designs, manufactures and markets water management solutions in the stormwater and onsite wastewater industries, providing superior drainage solutions for use in the construction and agriculture markets. The company's products are used across a broad range of end markets and applications, including non-residential, residential, infrastructure and agriculture applications. It has two reportable segments: Stormwater and Wastewater. It derives the majority of revenue from the Stormwater segment, which manufactures and markets thermoplastic corrugated pipe and complementary products, including single wall pipe, N-12 HDPE pipe, polypropylene pipe, StormTech, Nyloplast, Inserta Tee, water quality filters and structures, and NDS channel drains, and access boxes.
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