Simpson Manufacturing CoSSD -1.33%95 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 16.61% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 17.43. GuruFocus rates SSD with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 95/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $185.13 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 288 Forest Products companies, Simpson Manufacturing Co ranks better than 98.26% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Simpson Manufacturing Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $353 Mil. Simpson Manufacturing Co's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,125 Mil. Therefore, Simpson Manufacturing Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.61%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Simpson Manufacturing Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
SSD'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.87 Med: 17.43 Max: 22.5
Current: 17.32
During the past 13 years, Simpson Manufacturing Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 22.50%. The lowest was 10.87%. And the median was 17.43%.
SSD's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 98.26% of 288
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.975
vs SSD: 17.32
Simpson Manufacturing Co (NYSE:SSD) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companyÂ’s earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companyÂ’s tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Simpson Manufacturing Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Simpson Manufacturing Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Simpson Manufacturing Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
SSD vs UFPI, BCC, JCTC: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Simpson Manufacturing Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Simpson Manufacturing Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Simpson Manufacturing Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 16.61% mean?
Simpson Manufacturing Co (SSD) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 16.61% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Simpson Manufacturing Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.43. Over the past decade, Simpson Manufacturing Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 10.87 to 22.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Simpson Manufacturing Co ranks #5 out of 288 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 1.7%.
Is Simpson Manufacturing Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Simpson Manufacturing Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 16.61% is near median its 10-year median of 17.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.87 to a high of 22.50. The Forest Products industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.98. Simpson Manufacturing Co's value of 16.61% is 1603.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Simpson Manufacturing Co ranks #5 out of 288 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 95/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Simpson Manufacturing Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to UFPI and BCC?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Simpson Manufacturing Co ranks #5 out of 288 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Simpson Manufacturing Co in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.98. Simpson Manufacturing Co's value of 16.61% is 1603.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Simpson Manufacturing Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 10.87 to 22.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.43 vs. the industry median of 0.98, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Forest Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Forest Products companies is 0.98, based on 288 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Simpson Manufacturing Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 16.61% is 1603.6% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Simpson Manufacturing Co and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Simpson Manufacturing Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 16.61%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.43. 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 $185.13, compared to a current price of $200.72 — trading 8.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 16.61%, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.43 and 1603.6% above the Forest Products industry median of 0.98. Simpson Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Simpson Manufacturing Co (SSD), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 16.61% 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 $200.72 is trading 8.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $185.13.
GuruFocus considers Simpson Manufacturing Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SSD:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 16.61% (near median its 10-year median of 17.43)
GF Value™: $185.13 vs. price of $200.72 (8.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1603.6% above the Forest Products median (#5 of 288)
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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