Simpson Manufacturing CoSSD +1.48%96 ROA % is 11.54% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 12.48. GuruFocus rates SSD with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of $184.96 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 288 Forest Products companies, Simpson Manufacturing Co ranks better than 96.18% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Simpson Manufacturing Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $353 Mil.
Simpson Manufacturing Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,059 Mil. Therefore, Simpson Manufacturing Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.54%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Simpson Manufacturing Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
SSD'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.18 Med: 12.48 Max: 19.62
Current: 11.89
During the past 13 years, Simpson Manufacturing Co's highest ROA % was 19.62%. The lowest was 9.18%. And the median was 12.48%.
SSD's ROA % is ranked better than 96.18% of 288
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.95
vs SSD: 11.89
Simpson Manufacturing Co (NYSE:SSD) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % 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 ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
* 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Simpson Manufacturing Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Simpson Manufacturing Co's ROA % 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total 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.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Simpson Manufacturing Co (SSD) has a ROA % of 11.54% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Simpson Manufacturing Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.48. Over the past decade, Simpson Manufacturing Co's ROA % has ranged from 9.18 to 19.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Simpson Manufacturing Co ranks #11 out of 288 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 3.8%.
Is Simpson Manufacturing Co's ROA % too high?
Simpson Manufacturing Co's current ROA % of 11.54% is near median its 10-year median of 12.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.18 to a high of 19.62. The Forest Products industry median ROA % is 0.95. Simpson Manufacturing Co's value of 11.54% is 1114.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Simpson Manufacturing Co ranks #11 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 96/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Simpson Manufacturing Co's ROA % compare to UFPI and BCC?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Simpson Manufacturing Co ranks #11 out of 288 companies for ROA %. This places Simpson Manufacturing Co in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 0.95. Simpson Manufacturing Co's value of 11.54% is 1114.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Simpson Manufacturing Co's own ROA % has ranged from 9.18 to 19.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.48 vs. the industry median of 0.95, 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 ROA % for a Forest Products company?
The median ROA % among Forest Products companies is 0.95, based on 288 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Simpson Manufacturing Co's current ROA % of 11.54% is 1114.7% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Simpson Manufacturing Co and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median ROA % is 0.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Simpson Manufacturing Co's current ROA % is 11.54%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.48. 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 ROA % is 11.54%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.48 and 1114.7% above the Forest Products industry median of 0.95. Simpson Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Simpson Manufacturing Co (SSD), the current ROA % is 11.54% 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:
ROA %: 11.54% (near median its 10-year median of 12.48)
GF Value™: $184.96 vs. price of $209.64 (13.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1114.7% above the Forest Products median (#11 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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