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Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-08-04), Simpson Manufacturing Co's Beta is 1.6477.
Simpson Manufacturing Co (STU:TWL) Beta Explanation
Beta is a measure of the volatility, or systematic risk, of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. We usually compare beta to 1. A beta of 1 indicates that the security's price will move with the market. A beta of less than 1 means that the security will be less volatile than the market. A beta of greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.
Beta is primarily used in the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to calculate the Cost of Equity, which can be used in the calculation of WACC %. The formula of Cost of Equity is:
Cost of Equity = Risk-Free Rate of Return + Beta of Asset * (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return)
* 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 Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Simpson Manufacturing Co's Beta, along with its competitors' market caps and Beta 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.
Simpson Manufacturing Co Beta vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Simpson Manufacturing Co's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Simpson Manufacturing Co's Beta falls into.
Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. A stock's beta can be calculated by dividing the product of the covariance of the individual stock's returns and the market's returns by the variance of the market's returns over a specified period. Basically, GuruFocus uses the returns calculated over three-year period.
Simpson Manufacturing Co (STU:TWL) has a Beta of 1.6477 as of Aug. 04, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Simpson Manufacturing Co and its competitors.
Is Simpson Manufacturing Co's Beta too high?
Simpson Manufacturing Co's current Beta is 1.6477. Overall, Simpson Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 99/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Simpson Manufacturing Co's Beta compare to UFPI and BCC?
Simpson Manufacturing Co's Beta of 1.6477 can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beta for a Forest Products company?
A good Beta depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, Beta 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 Beta mean?
A high Beta can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Simpson Manufacturing Co and its competitors. Simpson Manufacturing Co's current Beta is 1.6477. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Simpson Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Simpson Manufacturing Co (STU:TWL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €160.92, compared to a current price of €166.60 — trading 3.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 1.6477. Simpson Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 99/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beta calculated?
Beta is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Simpson Manufacturing Co (STU:TWL), the current Beta is 1.6477 as of Aug. 04, 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 Simpson Manufacturing Co (STU:TWL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Simpson Manufacturing Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €166.60 is trading 3.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €160.92.
GuruFocus considers Simpson Manufacturing Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:TWL:
Beta: 1.6477
GF Value™: €160.92 vs. price of €166.60 (3.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:TWL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Simpson Manufacturing Co Inc designs, manufactures, and markets systems and products to make buildings and structures safe and secure. It produces wood construction products, including connectors, truss plates, fastening systems, fasteners, and shearwalls, as well as concrete construction products such as adhesives, specialty chemicals, mechanical anchors, powder actuated tools, and fiber reinforcing materials. The company serves residential, industrial, commercial, and infrastructure construction, remodeling, and do-it-yourself markets, operating exclusively in the building products industry. It has three regional segments: North America, Europe, and Asia/Pacific. The majority of its revenue comes from wood products.
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