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During the past 12 months, Simpson Manufacturing Co's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 8.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -0.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 11.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 22.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, Simpson Manufacturing Co's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 102.80% per year. The lowest was -48.40% per year. And the median was 18.00% per year.
Simpson Manufacturing Co (NYSE:SSD) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Simpson Manufacturing Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Simpson Manufacturing Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Simpson Manufacturing Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
* 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
SSD vs UFPI, BCC, JCTC: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Simpson Manufacturing Co's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio 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 PE Ratio vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Simpson Manufacturing Co's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Simpson Manufacturing Co's PE Ratio falls into.
Simpson Manufacturing Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Simpson Manufacturing Co's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $8.53
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $8.53 mean?
Simpson Manufacturing Co (SSD) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $8.53 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Simpson Manufacturing Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Simpson Manufacturing Co ranks #88 out of 201 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 43.8%.
Is Simpson Manufacturing Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Simpson Manufacturing Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $8.53. Based on the distribution chart, Simpson Manufacturing Co ranks #88 out of 201 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to UFPI and BCC?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Simpson Manufacturing Co ranks #88 out of 201 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts Simpson Manufacturing Co in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Forest Products company?
A good Earnings per Share (Diluted) depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Simpson Manufacturing Co and its competitors. Simpson Manufacturing Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $8.53. 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 $185.56, compared to a current price of $193.24 — trading 4.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $8.53. Simpson Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Simpson Manufacturing Co (SSD), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $8.53 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 $193.24 is trading 4.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $185.56.
GuruFocus considers Simpson Manufacturing Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SSD:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $8.53
GF Value™: $185.56 vs. price of $193.24 (4.1% above fair value)
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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