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STERIS plc · Healthcare · United States · $20.9B · Avg Vol: $173M/d

81
StockRank
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Q
70
V
46
M
59
P/E (TTM)
27.5x
ROE
11.4%
D/E
0.3x
Dividend %
1.1%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

STERIS has quality Q70 and momentum exactly at M60 with a token buyback, but value at V46 is below the calibrated floor, and insiders sold 0.01% with no usable offsetting purchase, which is separately adverse.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

STERIS plc is a global provider of infection prevention and other procedural products and services for healthcare, pharmaceutical, and research customers. Its competitive moat is built on its comprehensive portfolio of sterilization equipment, consumables, and services, strong regulatory compliance expertise, and established relationships within the healthcare sector, making it a market leader in infection control.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year20222023202420252026CAGRTTM2027E2028EFwd CAGR
Revenue4.2B4.5B5.1B5.5B5.9B8.9%5.9B6.4B6.8B6.8%
EPS2.501.073.836.247.9733.6%7.818.749.549.4%
Shares100.1M98.6M98.9M98.3M97.8M-2.3%97.5M
Debt3.3B3.2B3.4B2.2B2.1B-10.7%2.1B
Equity6.5B6.1B6.3B6.6B7.2B2.4%
Op CF684.8M756.9M973.3M1.1B1.3B18.3%1.3B
Inv CF-666.6M-383.3M-887.4M388.8M-512.5M
Fin CF115.8M-498.7M-85.2M-1.6B-568.2M
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PRICE (1Y)+5.2%
199205210216221Jun 12Jul 7Jul 27
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$218.40
RSI (14)
52.9
52W High
$267.96
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
70
ROIC (ROA)
6.7%*63.3
ROE
11.4%75.5
GP/Assets
25.9%59.4
Op. Margin
20.0%83.3
FCF/Assets
8.3%81.6
Piotroski
999.2
Int. Cover
50.0x88.8
D/E Ratio
0.29x42.3
Current Ratio
2.09x39.1
Value
46
P/E (TTM)
27.5x43.4
EV/EBITDA
14.1x48.7
P/FCF
24.9x49.9
P/B
2.9x45.7
P/S
3.5x51.5
Div Yield
1.1%29.0
Momentum
59
52W High %
82%72.8
RS 6M
-23%40.6
SMA 50/200
0.91x42.5
EPS Rev 4W
-0.1%50.6
EPS Rev 12W
+9.9%85.7
EPS Improve
+56%58.0
Q Growth
51%75.6

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$20.9B
P/E (Forward)
17.6x
Gross Margin
44.2%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Healthcare, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of STE are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
STESTERIS plc(you)$20.9B81STRONG BUY
DXCMDexCom, Inc.$27.6B83STRONG BUY
ZBHZimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.$17.7B91STRONG BUY
GEHC.MXGE HealthCare Technologies Inc.$27.5B67BUY
EWEdwards Lifesciences Corporation$47.6B72BUY
GMEDGlobus Medical, Inc.$10.4B93STRONG BUY
BIO-BBio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.$8.3B72BUY
PENPenumbra, Inc.$12.5B53HOLD
BRKRBruker Corporation$9.2B59HOLD
BSX.MXBoston Scientific Corporation$66.0B63HOLD

Peer medians: ROE -25.6% · P/E 27.7x · Gross margin 50.6%

STERIS plc (STE) — Stock Score Summary

STERIS plc (STE) has a MoatMap StockRank of 81/100 based on Quality (70/100), Value (46/100), and Momentum (59/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. STERIS has quality Q70 and momentum exactly at M60 with a token buyback, but value at V46 is below the calibrated floor, and insiders sold 0.01% with no usable offsetting purchase, which is separately adverse.

STERIS plc is a global provider of infection prevention and other procedural products and services for healthcare, pharmaceutical, and research customers. Its competitive moat is built on its comprehensive portfolio of sterilization equipment, consumables, and services, strong regulatory compliance expertise, and established relationships within the healthcare sector, making it a market leader in infection control.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$218.40
Market Cap$20.9B
P/E (TTM)27.46
P/E (Forward)17.62
Price/Book2.92
Return on Equity11.4%
Debt/Equity0.29x
Gross Margin44.2%
Operating Margin20.0%
Revenue Growth7.3%
Dividend Yield1.1%
Free Cash Flow$837M

STERIS plc operates in the Medical Devices industry, part of the Healthcare sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STERIS plc’s (STE) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for STERIS plc (STE) is 81/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (70), Value (46), and Momentum (59) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does STERIS plc have an economic moat?
STERIS plc (STE) has a Quality factor score of 70/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is STERIS plc a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for STERIS plc (STE) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 81/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is STERIS plc in?
STERIS plc (STE) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Medical Devices industry (United States).