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Simpson Manufacturing SSD

United StatesBasic Materials · Lumber & Wood ProductionUSD
6.3AI score
Rank 768 of 2,130
better than 63% of companies
171.22USD
▲ 3.7% in one year
SSD MSCI World +22.1%
Average analyst target
219.00 USD (+27.9%)
5 analysts
52-wk low 156.32High 213.49
📈 Chart on TradingView ↗(affiliate link)Analysis of 08/10/2026

What does it do?

Simpson Manufacturing designs and manufactures structural connectors, anchors, and fastening products for construction, selling primarily to distributors and retailers in North America and Europe.

Key points

from its scores
  • ✓Very solid balance sheet8.5
  • ✓High-quality business7.6
  • ✕Poor share-price trend3.2
  • ✕Little or no dividend3.7
  • ✕Unfavourable risk and backdrop4.8

AI analysis

bottom line, main risk, context and news
Bottom line

Fundamentals are solid and the balance sheet is clean, but weak momentum (26th percentile in 52 weeks) suggests waiting for a better entry.

Simpson Manufacturing shows solid financial health (net debt/EBITDA of -0.01, liquidity of 3.29) and a strong moat (ROIC of 22.97%, operating margin of 24.41%), with earnings growth of 25.10% supporting its valuation, although its dividend yield is low (0.70%).

⚠ Main risk

The main risk is the sensitivity of the business to residential and non-residential construction activity in the U.S., which could weaken if the rise in long-term rates (10-year at 5.28%) cools housing demand.

Context and risks

No recent relevant news and no material exposure to current macro factors: the company operates in the wood products and fastening sector, with a clean balance sheet and an operating margin of 24.41%, so interest rates and commodities do not significantly affect its business.

Is Simpson Manufacturing stock cheap or expensive?

at the analysis date
In line with its sector

On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades in line with the Basic Materials median (within 15%).

MultipleCompanySectorDifference
P/E18.719.2−2%
EV / EBITDA12.110.0+21%
Price / book3.32.3+46%
Price / sales2.92.2+32%

Sector: median of the 141 Basic Materials companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.

Valuation score: 6.3 out of 10 (median for Basic Materials: 5.8).

Average analyst target: 219.00 USD, +27.9% versus the price.

Indicative fair value · USD
Graham189.41▲ +11% vs price
Cash flow (DCF)203.60▲ +19% vs price
Dividends42.00▼ −75% vs price
Price171.22at the analysis date

Classic formulas with standard assumptions (6.1% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.

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Score by category

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Financial healthiExcellent8.5Basic Materials median: 7.1
Quality / MoatiGood7.6Basic Materials median: 5.1
ValuationiFair6.3Basic Materials median: 5.8
GrowthiFair6.8Basic Materials median: 6.8
DividendiWeak3.7Basic Materials median: 4.7
MomentumiPoor3.2Basic Materials median: 6.5
Risk & ContextiWeak4.8Basic Materials median: 5.9
Basic Materials median7 or more 5 to 7 under 5

Key metrics

at the analysis date · compared with the Basic Materials median
P/Ei
18.7
Basic Materials: 19.2in line
EV / EBITDAi
12.1
Basic Materials: 10.0above
ROEi
18.7%
Basic Materials: 11.3%above
Operating margini
24.4%
Basic Materials: 16.1%above
Net debt / EBITDAi
−0.01
Basic Materials: 1.41net cash
Revenue growthi
+6.3%
Basic Materials: +9.7%below

Valuation

P/E
18.7
Forward P/E
17.6
EV / EBITDA
12.1
Price / book
3.3
Price / sales
2.9
PEG
3.80
Market cap
7.0B USD
Enterprise value
7.0B USD

Profitability

ROE
18.7%
ROA
9.8%
ROIC (approx.)
23.0%
Gross margin
45.8%
Operating margin
24.4%
Net margin
15.6%
Free cash flow
446.4M USD
FCF yield
6.4%
Cash conversion
77%

Solvency

Total debt
446.5M USD
Net debt
−4.0M USD
Cash
450.5M USD
EBITDA
579.3M USD
Net debt / EBITDA
−0.01
Debt / equity
21.08
Current ratio
3.29
Quick ratio
1.99

Growth

Revenue growth
+6.3%
Earnings growth
+25.1%
EPS (TTM)
9.15 USD
EPS (forward)
9.71 USD

Dividend

Dividend yield
0.7%
Payout
12.8%

Risk and market

Beta
1.32
Analyst consensus
none (5)
Target price
219.00 USD
52-week range
156.32 – 213.49

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Frequently asked questions about Simpson Manufacturing

Is Simpson Manufacturing stock cheap or expensive?

On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades in line with the Basic Materials median (within 15%). Valuation score: 6.3 out of 10 (median for Basic Materials: 5.8). Average analyst target: 219.00 USD, +27.9% versus the price. This is not investment advice.

What score does Simpson Manufacturing get on MeridIAn Screener?

It scores 6.3 out of 10, rank 768 of 2,130 (better than 63% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Financial health (8.5) and its weakest, Momentum (3.2). Analysis of 08/10/2026.

What is Simpson Manufacturing's P/E ratio?

Its P/E is 18.7: the share price equals 18.7 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Basic Materials median is 19.2. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 17.6.

How much is Simpson Manufacturing worth on the stock market?

Its market capitalisation is 7.0B USD and its enterprise value, debt included, is 7.0B USD.

How much debt does Simpson Manufacturing have?

It has more cash than debt: net cash of 4.0M USD.

Does Simpson Manufacturing pay a dividend?

Yes: its dividend yield is 0.70% and it pays out 13% of its earnings.

How has Simpson Manufacturing stock performed over the last year?

It has risen 3.7% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 156.32 and 213.49 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

What do analysts think of Simpson Manufacturing?

5 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “none” and their average target is 219.00 USD (+27.9% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.