Simpson Manufacturing CoSSD +1.48%96 FCF Margin % is 3.05% as of Mar. 2026, which is 75% below its 10-year median of 12.44. GuruFocus rates SSD with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of $184.96 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 280 Forest Products companies, Simpson Manufacturing Co ranks better than 90.71% on this metric.
* 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Simpson Manufacturing Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Simpson Manufacturing Co's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % of 3.05% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Simpson Manufacturing Co and its competitors. This is 75% below median its historical median of 12.44. Over the past decade, Simpson Manufacturing Co's FCF Margin % has ranged from 6.25 to 15.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Simpson Manufacturing Co ranks #26 out of 280 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 9.3%.
Is Simpson Manufacturing Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Simpson Manufacturing Co's current FCF Margin % of 3.05% is 75% below median its 10-year median of 12.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.25 to a high of 15.95. The Forest Products industry median FCF Margin % is 0.11. Simpson Manufacturing Co's value of 3.05% is 2804.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Simpson Manufacturing Co ranks #26 out of 280 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Simpson Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Simpson Manufacturing Co's FCF Margin % compare to UFPI and BCC?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Simpson Manufacturing Co ranks #26 out of 280 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Simpson Manufacturing Co in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.11. Simpson Manufacturing Co's value of 3.05% is 2804.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Simpson Manufacturing Co's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 6.25 to 15.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.44 vs. the industry median of 0.11, 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 FCF Margin % for a Forest Products company?
The median FCF Margin % among Forest Products companies is 0.11, based on 280 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Simpson Manufacturing Co's current FCF Margin % of 3.05% is 2804.8% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Simpson Manufacturing Co and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Simpson Manufacturing Co's current FCF Margin % is 3.05%, which is 75% below median its own 10-year median of 12.44. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $184.96, compared to a current price of $209.64 — trading 13.3% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 3.05%, which is 75% below median its 10-year median of 12.44 and 2804.8% above the Forest Products industry median of 0.11. Simpson Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Simpson Manufacturing Co (SSD), the current FCF Margin % is 3.05% 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 $209.64 is trading 13.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $184.96.
GuruFocus considers Simpson Manufacturing Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SSD:
FCF Margin %: 3.05% (75% below median its 10-year median of 12.44)
GF Value™: $184.96 vs. price of $209.64 (13.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2804.8% above the Forest Products median (#26 of 280)
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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