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Advanced Drainage SystemsWMS -2.71%86 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 11.32 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 17.47. 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. Among 1,292 Construction companies, Advanced Drainage Systems ranks worse than 96.67% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Advanced Drainage Systems's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
WMS'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11 Med: 17.47 Max: 30.65
Current: 11.64
During the past years, Advanced Drainage Systems's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 30.65. The lowest was 11.00. And the median was 17.47.
WMS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 96.67% of 1292
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.13
vs WMS: 11.64
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 PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.
Advanced Drainage Systems's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $24.604. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $12.58 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE:WMS) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.
Advanced Drainage Systems Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Advanced Drainage Systems Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Advanced Drainage Systems's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio Chart
WMS vs SPXC, OC, AAON: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Advanced Drainage Systems's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Advanced Drainage Systems's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Advanced Drainage Systems's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Advanced Drainage Systems Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.
* 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.
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.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 11.32 mean?
Advanced Drainage Systems (WMS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 11.32 as of Aug. 20, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Advanced Drainage Systems and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 17.47. Over the past decade, Advanced Drainage Systems' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 11.00 to 30.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Advanced Drainage Systems ranks #1249 out of 1292 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 96.7%.
Is Advanced Drainage Systems' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Advanced Drainage Systems' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 11.32 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 17.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.00 to a high of 30.65. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.13. Advanced Drainage Systems' value of 11.32 is 901.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Advanced Drainage Systems ranks #1249 out of 1292 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 PB Ratio compare to SPXC and OC?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Advanced Drainage Systems ranks #1249 out of 1292 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Advanced Drainage Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.13. Advanced Drainage Systems' value of 11.32 is 901.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Advanced Drainage Systems' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 11.00 to 30.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.47 vs. the industry median of 1.13, Advanced Drainage Systems has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.13, based on 1,292 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Advanced Drainage Systems's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 11.32 is 901.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Advanced Drainage Systems and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Advanced Drainage Systems's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 11.32, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 17.47. 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 PB Ratio is 11.32, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 17.47 and 901.8% above the Construction industry median of 1.13. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Advanced Drainage Systems (WMS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 11.32 as of Aug. 20, 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 PB Ratio: 11.32 (35% below median its 10-year median of 17.47)
GF Value™: $158.35 vs. price of $142.44 (10% below fair value)
Industry Position: 901.8% above the Construction median (#1249 of 1292)
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 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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