Advanced Drainage Systems (MEX:WMS) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.17 (As of Mar. 2026) — 21% Above Median

What is Advanced Drainage Systems Dividend Payout Ratio?

Advanced Drainage Systems MEX:WMS 59 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.17 as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 0.14. 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 859 Construction companies, Advanced Drainage Systems ranks better than 89.29% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Advanced Drainage Systems's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.17.

The historical rank and industry rank for Advanced Drainage Systems's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:WMS' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08 Med: 0.14 Max: 0.46
Current: 0.11

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Advanced Drainage Systems was 0.46. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.14.

MEX:WMS's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
89.29% of 859 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.39 vs MEX:WMS: 0.11

As of today (2026-06-27), the Dividend Yield % of Advanced Drainage Systems is 0.63%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Advanced Drainage Systems was 1.42%. The lowest was 0.30%. And the median was 0.55%.

Advanced Drainage Systems's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN3.25.

During the past 12 months, Advanced Drainage Systems's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.00% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Advanced Drainage Systems was 51.80% per year. The lowest was 8.70% per year. And the median was 14.50% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Advanced Drainage Systems (MEX:WMS) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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Advanced Drainage Systems Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Advanced Drainage Systems's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Advanced Drainage Systems Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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MEX:WMS vs SPXC, OC, AAON: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

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

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

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Advanced Drainage Systems Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Advanced Drainage Systems's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Mar. 2026 )
	=	12.984	/	113.065
	=	0.11

Advanced Drainage Systems's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	3.246	/	19.295
	=	0.17

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.17 mean?

Advanced Drainage Systems (MEX:WMS) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.17 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Advanced Drainage Systems and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 0.14. Over the past decade, Advanced Drainage Systems' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 0.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Advanced Drainage Systems ranks #92 out of 859 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 10.7%.

Is Advanced Drainage Systems' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Advanced Drainage Systems' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.17 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 0.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 0.46. The Construction industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Advanced Drainage Systems' value of 0.17 is 56.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Advanced Drainage Systems ranks #92 out of 859 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' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SPXC and OC?

According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Advanced Drainage Systems ranks #92 out of 859 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Advanced Drainage Systems in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Advanced Drainage Systems' value of 0.17 is 56.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Advanced Drainage Systems' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 0.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.14 vs. the industry median of 0.39, Advanced Drainage Systems has consistently been below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Construction company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Construction companies is 0.39, based on 859 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Advanced Drainage Systems's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.17 is 56.4% below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Advanced Drainage Systems and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Advanced Drainage Systems's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.17, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 0.14. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.17, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 0.14 and 56.4% below the Construction industry median of 0.39. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Advanced Drainage Systems (MEX:WMS), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.17 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 (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:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.17 (21% above median its 10-year median of 0.14)
GF Value™: MXN2,006.35 vs. price of MXN2,100.00 (4.7% above fair value)
GF Score™: 59/100 with 3 warning signs
Industry Position: 56.4% below the Construction median (#92 of 859)

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

Industry Industrials Construction

Comparable Companies SPXC OC AAON BLDR CSL MAS AWI LPX FBIN TREX TT JCI CARR XPAR:SGO TSE:6367 MAIR XSWX:GEBN LII DUB:KRX XSWX:BEAN

Other Exchanges WMS:USA 6DA:Germany

Address 4024 Green Stripe Lane, Hilliard, OH, USA, 43026

Website https://www.adspipe.com

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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