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STU:6DA vs SPXC, OC, AAON: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Advanced Drainage Systems's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Advanced Drainage Systems's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Advanced Drainage Systems's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 (STU:6DA) has a FCF Margin % of -1.94% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Advanced Drainage Systems and its competitors. Over the past decade, Advanced Drainage Systems' FCF Margin % has ranged from 4.21 to 18.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Advanced Drainage Systems ranks #184 out of 1768 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 10.4%.
Is Advanced Drainage Systems' FCF Margin % too high?
Advanced Drainage Systems' current FCF Margin % is -1.94%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.21 to a high of 18.84. Based on the distribution chart, Advanced Drainage Systems ranks #184 out of 1768 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Advanced Drainage Systems has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Advanced Drainage Systems' FCF Margin % compare to SPXC and OC?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Advanced Drainage Systems ranks #184 out of 1768 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Advanced Drainage Systems in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.61. Historically, Advanced Drainage Systems' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 4.21 to 18.84 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Construction company?
The median FCF Margin % among Construction companies is 2.61, based on 1,768 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Advanced Drainage Systems and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Advanced Drainage Systems's current FCF Margin % is -1.94%. 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 (STU:6DA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €128.73, compared to a current price of €128.90 — trading 0.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -1.94%. Advanced Drainage Systems' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Advanced Drainage Systems (STU:6DA), the current FCF Margin % is -1.94% as of Mar. 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 (STU:6DA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advanced Drainage Systems stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €128.90 is trading 0.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €128.73.
GuruFocus considers Advanced Drainage Systems to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:6DA:
FCF Margin %: -1.94%
GF Value™: €128.73 vs. price of €128.90 (0.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:6DA 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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