American Water Works Company Inc vs Advanced Drainage Systems Inc — how do they compare? American Water Works Company Inc trades at $131.69 (market cap $25.69B), while Advanced Drainage Systems Inc trades at $147.16 (market cap $11.31B). The key difference: American Water Works Company Inc is far larger — about 2.3× Advanced Drainage Systems Inc's market cap, and American Water Works Company Inc pays the higher dividend (2.72%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AWK | WMS | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $25.69B | $11.31B |
Sector | Utilities | Industrials |
52-Week High | $147.00 | $175.38 |
52-Week Low | $121.13 | $110.89 |
Enterprise Value | $41.25B | $12.88B |
Dividend Yield | 2.72% | 0.54% |
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American Water Works is the largest investor-owned U.S. water and wastewater utility, serving approximately 3.5 million customers in 16 states. It provides water and wastewater services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers and operates predominantly in regulated markets. The company's only nonregulated business is water services for military bases, which operates under long-term contracts.
Read more on AWK →Advanced Drainage Systems Inc is engaged in designing, manufacturing, and marketing thermoplastic corrugated pipe and related water management products in North and South America, and Europe. The company's operating segment includes Pipe
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