Advanced Drainage Systems (MEX:WMS) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


MEX:WMS Advanced Drainage Systems Inc MEX:WMS
59 GF Score
Price MXN2,100.00
GF Value MXN2,006.35
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Advanced Drainage Systems Moat Score?

Advanced Drainage Systems MEX:WMS 59 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:WMS with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,006.35 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,840 Construction companies, Advanced Drainage Systems ranks better than 97.66% on this metric.

Advanced Drainage Systems has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Advanced Drainage Systems has Narrow Moat: Advanced Drainage Systems has a solid narrow moat due to its proprietary technology and economies of scale. However, the competitive construction materials market limits its moat to narrow.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Advanced Drainage Systems might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Advanced Drainage Systems  (MEX:WMS) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Advanced Drainage Systems Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:WMS vs SPXC, OC, AAON: Moat Score Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Advanced Drainage Systems's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Advanced Drainage Systems's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Advanced Drainage Systems's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Advanced Drainage Systems (MEX:WMS) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Advanced Drainage Systems ranks #43 out of 1840 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 2.3%.
Is Advanced Drainage Systems' Moat Score too high?
Advanced Drainage Systems' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Advanced Drainage Systems ranks #43 out of 1840 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 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Advanced Drainage Systems' Moat Score compare to SPXC and OC?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Advanced Drainage Systems ranks #43 out of 1840 companies for Moat Score. This places Advanced Drainage Systems in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Construction company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Construction industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Advanced Drainage Systems's current Moat Score is 5. 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 (MEX:WMS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,006.35, compared to a current price of MXN2,100.00 — trading 4.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Advanced Drainage Systems' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Advanced Drainage Systems (MEX:WMS), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 29, 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 (MEX:WMS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advanced Drainage Systems stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN2,100.00 is trading 4.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,006.35. GuruFocus considers Advanced Drainage Systems to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:WMS:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: MXN2,006.35 vs. price of MXN2,100.00 (4.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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:USA6DA: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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