Simpson Manufacturing CoSSD +1.48%96 Operating Margin % is 19.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 19.24. 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 283 Forest Products companies, Simpson Manufacturing Co ranks better than 95.41% on this metric.
Simpson Manufacturing Co (NYSE:SSD) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
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Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Simpson Manufacturing Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Simpson Manufacturing Co Operating Margin % 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.
SSD vs UFPI, BCC, JCTC: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Simpson Manufacturing Co's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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 Operating Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Simpson Manufacturing Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Simpson Manufacturing Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Simpson Manufacturing Co Operating Margin % Calculation
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Simpson Manufacturing Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Operating Margin % of 19.60% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Simpson Manufacturing Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 19.24. Over the past decade, Simpson Manufacturing Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 14.14 to 23.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Simpson Manufacturing Co ranks #13 out of 283 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 4.6%.
Is Simpson Manufacturing Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Simpson Manufacturing Co's current Operating Margin % of 19.60% is near median its 10-year median of 19.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.14 to a high of 23.36. The Forest Products industry median Operating Margin % is 2.60. Simpson Manufacturing Co's value of 19.60% is 653.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Simpson Manufacturing Co ranks #13 out of 283 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 Operating Margin % compare to UFPI and BCC?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Simpson Manufacturing Co ranks #13 out of 283 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Simpson Manufacturing Co in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.60. Simpson Manufacturing Co's value of 19.60% is 653.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Simpson Manufacturing Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 14.14 to 23.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.24 vs. the industry median of 2.60, 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 Operating Margin % for a Forest Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Forest Products companies is 2.60, based on 283 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Simpson Manufacturing Co's current Operating Margin % of 19.60% is 653.8% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Simpson Manufacturing Co and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Simpson Manufacturing Co's current Operating Margin % is 19.60%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 19.24. 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 Operating Margin % is 19.60%, which is near median its 10-year median of 19.24 and 653.8% above the Forest Products industry median of 2.60. 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 Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Simpson Manufacturing Co (SSD), the current Operating Margin % is 19.60% 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:
Operating Margin %: 19.60% (near median its 10-year median of 19.24)
GF Value™: $184.96 vs. price of $209.64 (13.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 653.8% above the Forest Products median (#13 of 283)
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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