Simpson Manufacturing CoSSD +1.48%96 ROE % is 17.21% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 18.19. 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 94.29% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Simpson Manufacturing Co's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
SSD'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.46 Med: 18.19 Max: 25.72
Current: 17.91
During the past 13 years, Simpson Manufacturing Co's highest ROE % was 25.72%. The lowest was 10.46%. And the median was 18.19%.
SSD's ROE % is ranked better than 94.29% of 280
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 2.07
vs SSD: 17.91
Simpson Manufacturing Co (NYSE:SSD) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
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. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.
* 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 ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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 ROE % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Simpson Manufacturing Co's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Simpson Manufacturing Co's ROE % 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 ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity 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.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Simpson Manufacturing Co (SSD) has a ROE % of 17.21% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Simpson Manufacturing Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.19. Over the past decade, Simpson Manufacturing Co's ROE % has ranged from 10.46 to 25.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Simpson Manufacturing Co ranks #16 out of 280 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 5.7%.
Is Simpson Manufacturing Co's ROE % too high?
Simpson Manufacturing Co's current ROE % of 17.21% is near median its 10-year median of 18.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.46 to a high of 25.72. The Forest Products industry median ROE % is 2.07. Simpson Manufacturing Co's value of 17.21% is 731.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Simpson Manufacturing Co ranks #16 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 ROE % compare to UFPI and BCC?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Simpson Manufacturing Co ranks #16 out of 280 companies for ROE %. This places Simpson Manufacturing Co in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 2.07. Simpson Manufacturing Co's value of 17.21% is 731.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Simpson Manufacturing Co's own ROE % has ranged from 10.46 to 25.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.19 vs. the industry median of 2.07, 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 ROE % for a Forest Products company?
The median ROE % among Forest Products companies is 2.07, based on 280 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Simpson Manufacturing Co's current ROE % of 17.21% is 731.4% 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Simpson Manufacturing Co and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median ROE % is 2.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Simpson Manufacturing Co's current ROE % is 17.21%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.19. 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 ROE % is 17.21%, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.19 and 731.4% above the Forest Products industry median of 2.07. 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 ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Simpson Manufacturing Co (SSD), the current ROE % is 17.21% 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:
ROE %: 17.21% (near median its 10-year median of 18.19)
GF Value™: $184.96 vs. price of $209.64 (13.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 731.4% above the Forest Products median (#16 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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