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Simpson Manufacturing CoSSD -0.22%98 Cash-to-Debt is 1.06 as of Jun. 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 2.21. GuruFocus rates SSD with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of $191.41 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 269 Forest Products companies, Simpson Manufacturing Co ranks better than 73.61% on this metric.
Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. Simpson Manufacturing Co's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.06.
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, Simpson Manufacturing Cocould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Simpson Manufacturing Co's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
SSD'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33 Med: 2.21 Max: No Debt
Current: 1.06
During the past 13 years, Simpson Manufacturing Co's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was No Debt. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 2.21.
SSD's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 73.61% of 269
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.29
vs SSD: 1.06
Simpson Manufacturing Co (NYSE:SSD) Cash-to-Debt Explanation
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.
Simpson Manufacturing Co Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Simpson Manufacturing Co Cash-to-Debt 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.
Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Simpson Manufacturing Co's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt 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 Cash-to-Debt vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Simpson Manufacturing Co's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Simpson Manufacturing Co's Cash-to-Debt 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.
Simpson Manufacturing Co (SSD) has a Cash-to-Debt of 1.06 as of Jun. 2026. This is 52% below median its historical median of 2.21. Over the past decade, Simpson Manufacturing Co's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.33 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Simpson Manufacturing Co ranks #71 out of 269 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 26.4%.
Is Simpson Manufacturing Co's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Simpson Manufacturing Co's current Cash-to-Debt of 1.06 is 52% below median its 10-year median of 2.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 10,000.00. The Forest Products industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.29. Simpson Manufacturing Co's value of 1.06 is 265.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Simpson Manufacturing Co ranks #71 out of 269 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Simpson Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Simpson Manufacturing Co's Cash-to-Debt compare to UFPI and BCC?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Simpson Manufacturing Co ranks #71 out of 269 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts Simpson Manufacturing Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.29. Simpson Manufacturing Co's value of 1.06 is 265.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Simpson Manufacturing Co's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.33 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.21 vs. the industry median of 0.29, Simpson Manufacturing Co 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 Cash-to-Debt for a Forest Products company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Forest Products companies is 0.29, based on 269 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Simpson Manufacturing Co's current Cash-to-Debt of 1.06 is 265.5% 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 Cash-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Forest Products industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Simpson Manufacturing Co's current Cash-to-Debt is 1.06, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 2.21. 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 (SSD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $191.41, compared to a current price of $182.07 — trading 4.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 1.06, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 2.21 and 265.5% above the Forest Products industry median of 0.29. Simpson Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 98/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Simpson Manufacturing Co (SSD), the current Cash-to-Debt is 1.06 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 Simpson Manufacturing Co (SSD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Simpson Manufacturing Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $182.07 is trading 4.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $191.41.
GuruFocus considers Simpson Manufacturing Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SSD:
Cash-to-Debt: 1.06 (52% below median its 10-year median of 2.21)
GF Value™: $191.41 vs. price of $182.07 (4.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 265.5% above the Forest Products median (#71 of 269)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SSD 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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