Is SSD a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. (SSD) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 48.4/100. It is ranked #1,209 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 50/100, Value 63/100, Momentum 48/100. The timing signal is "Neutral". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for SSD?

Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. (SSD) has a "Hold" rating and 3-star score. The composite score of 48.4 ranks it #1,209 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is SSD in?

Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. operates in the Materials sector (Construction Materials industry) with a market cap of $7.05 billion. It is classified as a mid-cap stock.

Does SSD pay a dividend?

Yes, SSD pays a dividend with a current yield of 0.68%. The Materials sector average yield is 0.49%. For every $1,000 invested, you would receive approximately $6.80 in annual dividend income.

What is SSD's P/E ratio?

SSD has a trailing P/E ratio of 18.87x. The Materials sector average is 26.5x. This P/E is in a moderate range relative to the broader market.

How profitable is SSD?

SSD's quality factor score is 50/100. Gross margin: 46.7%. ROE: 18.8% vs sector average 3.3%. Margins are moderate to low, reflecting competitive market dynamics.

How is SSD valued compared to peers?

SSD's value factor score is 63/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 18.9x, EV/EBITDA 14.8x. The stock appears attractively valued versus peers.

What is SSD's debt level?

SSD's debt-to-equity ratio is 15%. Sector average: 41%. Low leverage suggests conservative financial management.

SSD has a beta of 1.07, meaning it tracks the market. Stability score: 77/100.

Does SSD have high short interest?

SSD's short interest factor score is 10/100 (higher = less short selling). Elevated short interest may indicate bearish sentiment or short squeeze potential.

SSD Stock Analysis: Top Mid-Cap Hold (Score 48.4/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
SSD	-0.89%	+5.92%	-3.03%	+9.09%	+19.16%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLB	+0.56%	+3.07%	+4.17%	+14.58%	-33.54%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	-0.07%	+3.60%	+0.34%	-0.36%	+29.52%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	-0.82%	+2.32%	-3.37%	+9.45%	-10.37%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	-1.45%	+2.85%	-7.20%	-5.48%	+52.70%	-	-	-

Metric	SSD	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	18.9x	-29%
EV/EBITDA	14.8x	+146%
Price / Book	3.6x

Stock Entity	Score▼	Quality	Value	Momentum	P/E Ratio	ROE	Gross Margin	Net Margin	Rev Growth	D/E Ratio	Market Cap	Compare
CF CF Industries Holdings, Inc.	57	50	72	66	11.8x	21.1%	36.2%	24.9%	5.5%	41.0x	$19.7B	VS
NTR Nutrien Ltd.	57	37	70	64	54.2x	11.5%	29.0%	2.7%	-	52.0x	$35.9B	VS
UAN CVR PARTNERS, LP	56	50	71	67	12.0x	42.4%	28.5%	17.8%	23.1%	265.0x	$1.3B	VS
LXU LSB INDUSTRIES, INC.	54	50	54	73	41.2x	-3.3%	8.6%	-4.5%	11.0%	85.0x	$1.1B	VS
AA Alcoa Corp	54	50	61	71	18.7x	16.6%	10.0%	8.0%	3.1%	40.0x	$19.0B	VS
MEOH METHANEX CORP	53	34	76	72	24.6x	47.8%	19.1%	6.7%	-	149.0x	$4.6B	VS
NGVT Ingevity Corp	53	50	68	66	53.4x	-638.7%	38.1%	-12.1%	-14.7%	5,459.0x	$2.5B	VS
SEE SEALED AIR CORP/DE	52	50	67	59	11.2x	44.7%	30.2%	10.4%	0.5%	318.0x	$6.2B	VS
ACU ACME UNITED CORP	51	50	71	51	16.4x	9.0%	39.4%	5.2%	-11.5%	45.0x	$171M	VS
APD Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.	51	50	49	50	179.2x	2.4%	31.6%	2.2%	3.9%	114.0x	$64.4B	VS
SSD Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.	48	50	63	48	18.9x	18.8%	46.7%	16.0%	4.4%	15.0x	$7.0B

Key Ratio	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
Gross Margin %	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.4%	0.5%	0.5%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	0.5%
Operating Margin %	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.2%
EBITDA Margin %	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%
Net Margin %	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
FCF Margin %	10.3%	-	7.1%	-	-	-	13.8%	14.8%	12.1%	6.2%	6.6%
ROE %	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
ROA %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
ROIC %	0.2%	15.5%	16.8%	18.0%	19.6%	24.5%	28.2%	21.6%	19.6%	15.3%	17.2%

Key Ratio

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

Gross Margin %

0.5%

0.4%

0.5%

0.4%

0.5%

Operating Margin %

0.2%

0.1%

0.2%

EBITDA Margin %

0.2%

Net Margin %

0.2%

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

FCF Margin %

10.3%

7.1%

13.8%

14.8%

12.1%

6.2%

6.6%

ROE %

0.2%

0.1%

ROA %

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

ROIC %

0.2%

15.5%

16.8%

18.0%

19.6%

24.5%

28.2%

21.6%

19.6%

15.3%

17.2%

Line Item	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
	$2.4B	$2.3B	$2.2B	$2.2B	$2.1B	$1.6B	$1.3B	$1.1B	$1.1B	$977M	$861M	$794M
	—	$1.3B	—	$1.2B	$1.2B	$818M	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$1.1B	$1.1B	$1.0B	$1.0B	$941M	$755M	$576M	$492M	$480M	$446M	$412M	$359M
Gross Margin	46.7%	45.9%	46.0%	47.1%	44.5%	48.0%	45.5%	43.3%	44.5%	45.4%	47.6%	45.2%
	—	$12M	$94M	$25M	$16M	$12M	$51M	$47M	$43M	$48M	$46M	$46M
Depreciation	—	—	$85M	—	—	—	$39M	$38M	$39M	$34M	$28M	$27M
Total Operating Expenses	—	$627M	—	$564M	$466M	$388M	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$508M	$458M	$430M	$475M	$459M	$368M	$252M	$181M	$173M	$139M	$139M	$109M
EBIT	$433M	$458M	$430M	$475M	$459M	$368M	$252M	$181M	$173M	$139M	$139M	$109M
EBITDA	$508M	$458M	$519M	$475M	$459M	$368M	$288M	$217M	$212M	$178M	$167M	$136M
Operating Margin	21.3%	19.6%	19.3%	21.5%	21.7%	23.4%	19.9%	16.0%	16.0%	14.1%	16.4%	13.7%
EBITDA Margin	21.3%	19.6%	23.3%	21.5%	21.7%	23.4%	22.7%	19.1%	19.6%	18.2%	19.5%	17.1%
	—	-$9M	—	$4M	$8M	$850K	—	—	—	$1M	$1M	$997K
	—	$462M	—	$477M	$448M	$359M	—	—	—	—	—	—
Income Tax Expense	—	$117M	$112M	$123M	$114M	$92M	$63M	$44M	$45M	$52M	$49M	$41M
	$382M	$345M	$322M	$354M	$334M	$266M	$187M	$134M	$127M	$93M	$90M	$68M
Net Margin	16.0%	14.8%	14.4%	16.0%	15.8%	16.9%	14.8%	11.8%	11.7%	9.5%	10.4%	8.6%
	$8.27	$8.27	$7.64	$8.31	$7.78	$6.15	$4.28	$3.00	$2.74	$1.95	$1.87	$1.39
Diluted EPS	$8.27	$8.24	$7.64	$8.26	$7.76	$6.12	$4.28	$3.00	$2.74	$1.95	$1.87	$1.39
Weighted Avg Basic	—	42M	—	—	—	43M	—	—	—	—	—	—
Weighted Avg Diluted	—	42M	—	—	—	44M	—	—	—	—	—	—

Line Item

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

$2.4B

$2.3B

$2.2B

$2.1B

$1.6B

$1.3B

$1.1B

$977M

$861M

$794M

—

$1.3B

—

$1.2B

$818M

—

$1.1B

$1.0B

$941M

$755M

$576M

$492M

$480M

$446M

$412M

$359M

Gross Margin

46.7%

45.9%

46.0%

47.1%

44.5%

48.0%

45.5%

43.3%

44.5%

45.4%

47.6%

45.2%

—

$12M

$94M

$25M

$16M

$12M

$51M

$47M

$43M

$48M

$46M

Depreciation

—

$85M

—

$39M

$38M

$39M

$34M

$28M

$27M

Total Operating Expenses

—

$627M

—

$564M

$466M

$388M

—

$508M

$458M

$430M

$475M

$459M

$368M

$252M

$181M

$173M

$139M

$109M

EBIT

$433M

$458M

$430M

$475M

$459M

$368M

$252M

$181M

$173M

$139M

$109M

EBITDA

$508M

$458M

$519M

$475M

$459M

$368M

$288M

$217M

$212M

$178M

$167M

$136M

Operating Margin

21.3%

19.6%

19.3%

21.5%

21.7%

23.4%

19.9%

16.0%

14.1%

16.4%

13.7%

EBITDA Margin

21.3%

19.6%

23.3%

21.5%

21.7%

23.4%

22.7%

19.1%

19.6%

18.2%

19.5%

17.1%

—

-$9M

—

$4M

$8M

$850K

—

$1M

$997K

—

$462M

—

$477M

$448M

$359M

—

Income Tax Expense

—

$117M

$112M

$123M

$114M

$92M

$63M

$44M

$45M

$52M

$49M

$41M

$382M

$345M

$322M

$354M

$334M

$266M

$187M

$134M

$127M

$93M

$90M

$68M

Net Margin

16.0%

14.8%

14.4%

16.0%

15.8%

16.9%

14.8%

11.8%

11.7%

9.5%

10.4%

8.6%

$8.27

$7.64

$8.31

$7.78

$6.15

$4.28

$3.00

$2.74

$1.95

$1.87

$1.39

Diluted EPS

$8.27

$8.24

$7.64

$8.26

$7.76

$6.12

$4.28

$3.00

$2.74

$1.95

$1.87

$1.39

Weighted Avg Basic

—

42M

—

43M

—

Weighted Avg Diluted

—

42M

—

44M

—

Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. (SSD) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. Do?

Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc., through its subsidiaries, designs, engineers, manufactures, and sells wood and concrete construction products. The company offers wood construction products, including connectors, truss plates, fastening systems, fasteners and shearwalls, and pre-fabricated lateral systems for use in light-frame construction; and concrete construction products comprising adhesives, specialty chemicals, mechanical anchors, carbide drill bits, powder actuated tools, fiber-reinforced materials, and other repair products for use in concrete, masonry, and steel construction, as well as grouts, coatings, sealers, mortars, fiberglass and fiber-reinforced polymer systems, and asphalt products for use in concrete construction repair, and strengthening and protection products. It also provides connectors and lateral products for wood framing, timber and offsite construction, structural steel construction, and cold-formed steel applications; and mechanical and adhesive anchors for concrete and masonry construction applications. In addition, the company offers engineering and design services, as well as software solutions that facilitate the specification, selection, and use of its products. It markets its products to the residential construction, light industrial and commercial construction, remodeling, and do-it-yourself markets in the United States, Canada, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, Portugal, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Australia, New Zealand, China, Taiwan, and Vietnam. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Pleasanton, California. Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. (SSD) is classified as a mid-cap stock in the Materials sector, specifically within the Construction Materials industry. The company is led by CEO Karen W. Colonias and employs approximately 3,970 people, headquartered in PLEASANTON, California. With a market capitalization of $7.0B, SSD is one of the notable companies in the Materials sector.

Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. (SSD) Stock Rating — Hold (April 2026)

As of April 2026, Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. receives a Hold rating with a composite score of 48.4/100 and 3 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.SSD ranks #1,209 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Materials sector, Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. ranks #79 of 284 stocks, placing it in the upper half of its Materials peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

SSD Stock Price and 52-Week Range

Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. (SSD) currently trades at $176.15. The stock lost $1.58 (0.9%) in the most recent trading session. The 52-week high for SSD is $211.98, which means the stock is currently trading -16.9% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $137.35, putting the stock 28.2% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 162K shares, suggesting relatively thin trading activity.

Is SSD Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. (SSD) carries a value factor score of 63/100 in the Blank Capital model, indicating fair valuation relative to historical norms. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 18.87x, compared to the Materials sector average of 26.50x — a discount of 29%. The price-to-book ratio stands at 3.56x, versus the sector average of 2.83x. The price-to-sales ratio is 3.03x, compared to 0.74x for the average Materials stock. On an enterprise value basis, SSD trades at 14.79x EV/EBITDA, versus 6.01x for the sector. The EV/EBIT multiple is 17.35x.

Overall, SSD's valuation appears roughly in line with sector benchmarks, suggesting the market is pricing the stock fairly given its current fundamentals and growth trajectory. Neither deep value nor significantly overpriced, the stock occupies a middle ground on valuation.

Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. (SSD) earns a quality factor score of 50/100, indicating solid business quality with consistent operational execution. The return on equity (ROE) is 18.8%, compared to the Materials sector average of 3.3%, which is within a healthy range. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 12.4% versus the sector average of 0.6%.

On a margin basis, Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. reports gross margins of 46.7%, compared to 29.8% for the sector. The operating margin is 21.3% (sector: 6.0%). Net profit margin stands at 16.0%, versus 3.0% for the average Materials stock. Revenue growth is running at 4.4% on a trailing basis, compared to 1.8% for the sector. The overall profitability profile is adequate, though there may be room for margin expansion.

SSD Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 15.0%, compared to the Materials sector average of 41.0%. The low leverage indicates a conservative balance sheet with significant financial flexibility. The current ratio is 3.54x, indicating strong short-term liquidity. Total debt on the balance sheet is $300M. Cash and equivalents stand at $297M.

SSD has a beta of 1.07, meaning it is roughly in line with the broader market in terms of price volatility. The stability factor score for Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. is 77/100, indicating low-volatility characteristics and consistent price behavior that appeals to risk-averse investors.

Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. reported revenue of $2.38B and earnings per share (EPS) of $8.27. Net income for the quarter was $382M. Gross margin was 46.7%. Operating income came in at $508M.

In FY 2025, Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. reported revenue of $2.33B and earnings per share (EPS) of $8.27. Net income for the quarter was $345M. Gross margin was 45.9%. Revenue grew 4.5% year-over-year compared to FY 2024. Operating income came in at $458M.

In Q3 2025, Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. reported revenue of $624M and earnings per share (EPS) of $2.59. Net income for the quarter was $107M. Gross margin was 46.4%. Revenue grew 6.2% year-over-year compared to Q3 2024. Operating income came in at $141M.

In Q2 2025, Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. reported revenue of $631M and earnings per share (EPS) of $2.48. Net income for the quarter was $104M. Gross margin was 46.7%. Revenue grew 5.7% year-over-year compared to Q2 2024. Operating income came in at $140M.

Over the past 8 quarters, Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $597M to $2.38B. Investors analyzing SSD stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

SSD Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. (SSD) currently pays a dividend yield of 0.7%. At this yield, a $10,000 investment in SSD stock would generate approximately $$68.00 in annual dividend income. This compares to the Materials sector average dividend yield of 0.5%, meaning SSD offers above-average income for its sector. With a net margin of 16.0%, the dividend appears well-covered by earnings, suggesting sustainable payouts going forward.

SSD Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. (SSD) has a momentum factor score of 48/100, reflecting neutral trend characteristics. The stock is neither significantly outperforming nor underperforming the broader market on a momentum basis. The investment factor score is 32/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 10/100 signals elevated short interest, which can indicate bearish sentiment among institutional investors.

SSD vs Competitors — Materials Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Materials sector, Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. (SSD) ranks #79 out of 284 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places SSD in the upper half of all Materials stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) with a score of 56.6/100, Nutrien Ltd. (NTR) with a score of 56.6/100, CVR PARTNERS, LP (UAN) with a score of 55.6/100, LSB INDUSTRIES, INC. (LXU) with a score of 53.6/100, and ACME UNITED CORP (ACU) with a score of 51.2/100.

Comparing SSD against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full SSD vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

SSD Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. (SSD) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy SSD? — Investment Thesis Summary

Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. presents a balanced picture with arguments on both sides. The value score of 63/100 suggests attractive pricing relative to fundamentals. Low volatility (stability score 77/100) reduces downside risk.

In summary, Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. (SSD) earns a Hold rating with a composite score of 48.4/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on SSD stock.

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