SSD (Simpson Manufacturing Co) Research & Development: $81 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


SSD Simpson Manufacturing Co Inc SSD
96 GF Score
Price $209.64
GF Value $184.96
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Simpson Manufacturing Co Research & Development?

Simpson Manufacturing Co SSD +1.48% 96 Research & Development is $81 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Simpson Manufacturing Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $19 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $81 Mil.

Simpson Manufacturing Co  (NYSE:SSD) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Simpson Manufacturing Co Research & Development Historical Data

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Simpson Manufacturing Co Research & Development Chart

Simpson Manufacturing Co Annual Data
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Simpson Manufacturing Co Quarterly Data
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Simpson Manufacturing Co Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development 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 $81 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of $81 Mil mean?
Simpson Manufacturing Co (SSD) has a Research & Development of $81 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Simpson Manufacturing Co and its competitors.
Is Simpson Manufacturing Co's Research & Development too high?
Simpson Manufacturing Co's current Research & Development is $81 Mil. 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 Research & Development compare to UFPI and BCC?
Simpson Manufacturing Co's Research & Development of $81 Mil can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for a Forest Products company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Simpson Manufacturing Co and its competitors. Simpson Manufacturing Co's current Research & Development is $81 Mil. 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 Research & Development is $81 Mil. 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 Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Simpson Manufacturing Co (SSD), the current Research & Development is $81 Mil 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:

  • Research & Development: $81 Mil
  • GF Value™: $184.96 vs. price of $209.64 (13.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges TWL:Germany
Address 5956 W. Las Positas Boulevard, Pleasanton, CA, USA, 94588
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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