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Advanced Drainage SystemsWMS -2.71%86 Pretax Margin % is 22.87% as of Jun. 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 14.80. 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 1,768 Construction companies, Advanced Drainage Systems ranks better than 89.14% on this metric.
Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE:WMS) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Advanced Drainage Systems Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Advanced Drainage Systems Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Advanced Drainage Systems's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Advanced Drainage Systems's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Advanced Drainage Systems's Pretax 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 (WMS) has a Pretax Margin % of 22.87% as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Advanced Drainage Systems and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 14.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Advanced Drainage Systems ranks #192 out of 1768 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 10.9%.
Is Advanced Drainage Systems' Pretax Margin % too high?
Advanced Drainage Systems' current Pretax Margin % of 22.87% is 55% above median its 10-year median of 14.80. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.47. Advanced Drainage Systems' value of 22.87% is 318.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Advanced Drainage Systems ranks #192 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 Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Advanced Drainage Systems' Pretax Margin % compare to SPXC and OC?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Advanced Drainage Systems ranks #192 out of 1768 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Advanced Drainage Systems in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.47. Advanced Drainage Systems' value of 22.87% is 318.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.80 vs. the industry median of 5.47, 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 Pretax Margin % for a Construction company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Construction companies is 5.47, based on 1,768 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Advanced Drainage Systems's current Pretax Margin % of 22.87% is 318.5% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Advanced Drainage Systems and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Advanced Drainage Systems's current Pretax Margin % is 22.87%, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 14.80. 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 Pretax Margin % is 22.87%, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 14.80 and 318.5% above the Construction industry median of 5.47. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Advanced Drainage Systems (WMS), the current Pretax Margin % is 22.87% 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:
Pretax Margin %: 22.87% (55% above median its 10-year median of 14.80)
GF Value™: $158.35 vs. price of $142.44 (10% below fair value)
Industry Position: 318.5% above the Construction median (#192 of 1768)
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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