Which Is a Better Investment, Allegion plc or Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. Stock?

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Sifting through countless of stocks in the Building Products industry can be tedious, and sometimes two stocks are just too similar to judge which is the better investment. If you’re on the fence about investing in Allegion plc, Advanced Drainage Systems or Inc. because you’re not sure how they measure up, it’s important to compare them on a few factors before making your decision.

Read on to learn how Allegion plc, Advanced Drainage Systems and Inc. compare based on key financial metrics to determine which better meets your investment needs.

About Allegion plc, Advanced Drainage Systems and Inc.

Allegion plc engages in the provision of security products and solutions worldwide. The company offers door controls, door control system, and exit devices; doors, glass and door systems, and accessories; electronic security products and access control systems, including time, attendance, and workforce productivity; and locks, locksets, portable locks, and key systems. It also provides services and software, such as inspection, maintenance, and repair services for its automatic entrance solutions; software as a service, including access control, platform integration, and workforce management solutions; and ongoing aftermarket services, design and installation offerings, and locksmith offerings. In addition, the company sells its products and solutions to end-users in commercial, institutional, and residential facilities, including education, healthcare, government, hospitality, retail, commercial office, and single and multi-family residential markets under the CISA, Interflex, LCN, Schlage, SimonsVoss, and Von Duprin brands. It sells its products and solutions through distribution and retail channels, such as specialty distribution, e-commerce, and wholesalers, as well as through various retail channels comprising do-it-yourself home improvement centers, online and e-commerce platforms, and small specialty showroom outlets. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets thermoplastic corrugated pipes and related water management products in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It operates through Pipe, Infiltrator, International, and Allied Products & Other segments. The company offers single, double, and triple wall corrugated polypropylene and polyethylene pipes; plastic leachfield chambers and systems; EZflow synthetic aggregate bundles; wastewater purification through mechanical aeration wastewater for residential and commercial systems; septic tanks and accessories; combined treatment and dispersal systems, including AeroFin, advanced enviro-septic, enviro-septic, and advanced treatment leachfield; and allied products, including storm retention/detention and septic chambers, polyvinyl chloride drainage structures, fittings, and water quality filters and separators. It also purchases and distributes construction fabrics and other geosynthetic products for soil stabilization, reinforcement, filtration, separation, erosion control, and sub-surface drainage, as well as drainage grates and other products. In addition, the company provides PVC hubs, rubber sleeves, and stainless-steel bands. It offers its products for non-residential, residential, agriculture, and infrastructure applications through a network of distribution centers. Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. incorporated in 1966 and is headquartered in Hilliard, Ohio.

Latest Building Products and Allegion plc, Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. Stock News

As of August 8, 2025, Allegion plc had a $14.1 billion market capitalization, compared to the Building Products median of $4.4 million. Allegion plc’s stock is NA in 2025, NA in the previous five trading days and up 28.32% in the past year.

Currently, Allegion plc’s price-earnings ratio is 22.7. Allegion plc’s trailing 12-month revenue is $3.9 billion with a 16.2% net profit margin. Year-over-year quarterly sales growth most recently was 5.8%. Analysts expect adjusted earnings to reach $8.124 per share for the current fiscal year. Allegion plc currently has a 1.2% dividend yield.

Currently, Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 23.7. Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.’s trailing 12-month revenue is $2.9 billion with a 14.8% net profit margin. Year-over-year quarterly sales growth most recently was 1.8%. Analysts expect adjusted earnings to reach $5.800 per share for the current fiscal year. Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. currently has a 0.5% dividend yield.

How We Compare Allegion plc, Advanced Drainage Systems and Inc. Stock Grades

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