STERIS plc (STE)

STERIS plc is a healthcare equipment and services company focused on infection prevention. The company operates through three segments: Healthcare, Applied Sterilization Technologies (AST), and Life Sciences. Its Healthcare segment includes cleaning chemistries, sterility assurance products, endoscope reprocessing systems, tracking products, endoscopy accessories, washers, sterilizers, and other capital equipment used in sterile processing departments and procedure rooms. This segment also provides installation, maintenance, repair, upgrading, troubleshooting, and related consulting and outsourced sterile processing services. AST supplies contract sterilization and testing services, along with sterilization equipment and control systems, to medical device and pharmaceutical customers. The Life Sciences segment develops and sells consumable products and equipment used in pharmaceutical, cleanroom, and water purity applications. STERIS serves hospitals, healthcare providers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and related institutions. Founded in 1985, the company is headquartered in Mentor, Ohio, and its common stock trades on the NYSE under the symbol STE.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Dividend Payment Date Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-STE
$247.25
18.1% Upside
Undervalued
$263.13
25.7% Upside
Undervalued
Great
September 25, 2026
1.3%
November 11, 2026
25.4x
2.8x
3.4x
20.465 B
22.042 B
9.1%
99.6%
6.6
30.7%
115.0%
Valuation • Fair Value

STERIS plc (NYSE-STE) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Review the available estimates for STERIS plc (NYSE-STE), including DCF Fair Value, Ben Graham Formula Value, DDM Fair Value, EPV Fair Value, Comps Fair Value.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$247.25

Estimated upside of 18.1% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

High

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$266.30

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$91.61

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$276.10

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

$121.04

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$239.63

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$263.13

Analysts imply upside of 25.7%.

How to read these valuation models

Use the 8 available valuation references for STERIS plc (NYSE-STE) as analytical inputs, not a standalone conclusion. Valuation methods can differ because they rely on different assumptions, time horizons and financial inputs; compare the estimates with the current price and the company’s financial quality.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for STERIS plc (NYSE-STE)

Review the profitability and growth indicators currently supported by the latest data.

Revenue

6.037 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

6.373 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

1.641 B

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

1.786 B

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review STERIS plc (NYSE-STE) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for STERIS plc (NYSE-STE)

Review the financial quality and risk indicators currently supported by the latest data.

Financial Health

Great

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

8

Relatively strong quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.67

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

6.6

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

115.0%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for STERIS plc (NYSE-STE). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for STERIS plc (NYSE-STE)

Track the upcoming dates and dividend metrics currently supported by the latest data.

Next Earnings Date

November 11, 2026

Days to Earnings

55

Dividend Payment Date

September 25, 2026

Dividend Yield

1.3%

Current income yield reference.

Payout Ratio

30.7%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for STERIS plc (NYSE-STE), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

STERIS plc (NYSE-STE) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review STERIS plc (NYSE-STE) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

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Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Sell

The 15-minute technical read for STERIS plc (NYSE-STE) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Sell

The 1-hour technical read for STERIS plc (NYSE-STE) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Sell

The daily technical read for STERIS plc (NYSE-STE) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Sell

The weekly technical read for STERIS plc (NYSE-STE) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Sell

The monthly technical read for STERIS plc (NYSE-STE) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for STERIS plc (NYSE-STE)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, STERIS plc (NYSE-STE) has a Buy consensus, with 4 buy, 2 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 4
Hold 2
Sell 0
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

STERIS plc (NYSE-STE) Stock FAQ

Data-supported answers about STERIS plc (NYSE-STE), including explicit coverage status where a reliable valuation estimate is not currently available.

Fair Value
$247.25
Estimated upside 18.1%
Valuation Rating
Undervalued
Estimated upside of 18.1%
Analyst Target
$263.13
Implied upside 25.7%
Financial Health
Great
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for STERIS plc (NYSE-STE) is $247.25. This implies an estimated upside of 18.1% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears undervalued, with estimated upside of 18.1% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for STERIS plc (NYSE-STE) is $263.13. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 25.7%.

The current financial health read for STERIS plc (NYSE-STE) is Great. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for STERIS plc (NYSE-STE) is November 11, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 1.3%, payment date is September 25, 2026.

The current P/E ratio listed for STERIS plc (NYSE-STE) is 25.4x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for STERIS plc is 20.465 B.

The current enterprise value listed for STERIS plc is 22.042 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for STERIS plc is NYSE-STE, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

STERIS plc (NYSE-STE) is listed on NYSE.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for STERIS plc is 9.1%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for STERIS plc is 99.6%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.