Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Simpson Manufacturing CoSSD +0.97%95 Debt-to-Equity is 0.22 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 0.21. GuruFocus rates SSD with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of $185.32 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 256 Forest Products companies, Simpson Manufacturing Co ranks better than 69.14% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Simpson Manufacturing Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SSD'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.21 Max: 0.59
Current: 0.22
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Simpson Manufacturing Co was 0.59. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.21.
SSD's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 69.14% of 256
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.48
vs SSD: 0.22
Simpson Manufacturing Co (NYSE:SSD) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Simpson Manufacturing Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Simpson Manufacturing Co Debt-to-Equity 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 Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Simpson Manufacturing Co's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Simpson Manufacturing Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Simpson Manufacturing Co's Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity of 0.22 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Simpson Manufacturing Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Simpson Manufacturing Co ranks #79 out of 256 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 30.9%.
Is Simpson Manufacturing Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Simpson Manufacturing Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.22 is near median its 10-year median of 0.21. The Forest Products industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.48. Simpson Manufacturing Co's value of 0.22 is 54.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Simpson Manufacturing Co ranks #79 out of 256 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Simpson Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Simpson Manufacturing Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to UFPI and BCC?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Simpson Manufacturing Co ranks #79 out of 256 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Simpson Manufacturing Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.48. Simpson Manufacturing Co's value of 0.22 is 54.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.21 vs. the industry median of 0.48, Simpson Manufacturing Co has consistently been below 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Forest Products company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Forest Products companies is 0.48, based on 256 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Simpson Manufacturing Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.22 is 54.2% below 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Simpson Manufacturing Co and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Simpson Manufacturing Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.22, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.21. 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 $185.32, compared to a current price of $191.02 — trading 3.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.22, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.21 and 54.2% below the Forest Products industry median of 0.48. Simpson Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Simpson Manufacturing Co (SSD), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.22 as of Mar. 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of $191.02 is trading 3.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $185.32.
GuruFocus considers Simpson Manufacturing Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SSD:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.22 (near median its 10-year median of 0.21)
GF Value™: $185.32 vs. price of $191.02 (3.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54.2% below the Forest Products median (#79 of 256)
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.
95GF Score
Get the complete analysis for SSD
Debt-to-Equity is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
SSD has been successfully added to your 
