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Is the earnings yield high or low?

The earnings yield of 3.77% is 93% above its 5-year average of 1.95%, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.46%–3.98%).

As of Friday, June 26, 2026. 28.96% above its 12-month average of 2.92%.

STE Earnings Yield

STE Earnings Yield Chart

3.77%
+46.12% 1Y
STE Earnings Yield

STE Average Earnings Yield Chart

STE Earnings Yield

STE Current vs Average Earnings Yield Chart

STE Earnings Yield Metrics

EARNINGS YIELD

3.77%

EARNINGS YIELD AVG TTM

2.92%

EARNINGS YIELD AVG 3Y

2.22%

EARNINGS YIELD AVG 5Y

1.95%

EARNINGS YIELD AVG 10Y

2.31%

EARNINGS YIELD AVG 15Y

2.54%

EARNINGS YIELD AVG 20Y

3.61%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+28.96%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+70.00%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+93.07%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+62.97%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+48.43%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+4.41%

STE Competitors' Earnings Yield

NAMEMARKET CAPEARNINGS YIELDTTM3Y5Y
STERIS plc (STE)$20.52B3.77%2.92%2.22%1.95%
Incyte Corporation (INCY)vs ›$21.48B6.58%5.58%3.38%3.64%
Labcorp Holdings Inc. (LH)vs ›$22.08B4.24%3.74%3.33%6.00%
Viatris Inc. (VTRS)vs ›$18.71BN/A12.06%8.72%5.27%
BioNTech SE (BNTX)vs ›$22.76BN/A8.30%19.01%16.60%
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX)vs ›$22.83B4.39%4.59%4.87%6.61%
United Therapeutics Corporation (UTHR)vs ›$23.07B4.98%5.98%6.90%6.45%
Waters Corporation (WAT)vs ›$24.57B2.09%3.17%3.29%3.36%
Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (MTD)vs ›$25.24B3.44%3.17%3.11%2.85%
Veeva Systems Inc. (VEEV)vs ›$25.68B3.55%2.36%1.94%1.67%

Earnings Yield vs P/E Ratio

Earnings Yield

3.77%

EPS ÷ Price

P/E Ratio

26.6

Price ÷ EPS

Formula: Earnings Yield = (EPS / Price) × 100

Earnings Yield is simply the inverse of P/E. A P/E of 20 equals a 5% earnings yield.

How earnings yield is used:

  • It expresses earnings relative to share price as a percentage
  • It can be compared with FCF yield and dividend yield
  • It can be compared with bond yields because both are percentages
  • It is mathematically the inverse of the P/E ratio

Earnings Yield Formula & Definition

Earnings Yield = EPS (TTM) / Share Price

Earnings yield is the inverse of the PE ratio, expressing trailing earnings as a percentage of price. Higher is cheaper.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Earnings Yield FAQ

What is the earnings yield for STERIS plc (STE)?
The earnings yield for STE stock is 3.77%.
Is STERIS plc's earnings yield high or low?
The earnings yield of 3.77% is 93% above its 5-year average of 1.95%, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.46%–3.98%).
What is the TTM average earnings yield for STERIS plc (STE)?
The TTM average earnings yield for STE stock is 2.92%.
What is the 3Y average earnings yield for STERIS plc (STE)?
The 3Y average earnings yield for STE stock is 2.22%.
What is the 5Y average earnings yield for STERIS plc (STE)?
The 5Y average earnings yield for STE stock is 1.95%.
What is the 10Y average earnings yield for STERIS plc (STE)?
The 10Y average earnings yield for STE stock is 2.31%.
What is the 15Y average earnings yield for STERIS plc (STE)?
The 15Y average earnings yield for STE stock is 2.54%.
What is the 20Y average earnings yield for STERIS plc (STE)?
The 20Y average earnings yield for STE stock is 3.61%.

STE Earnings Yield History

DATEEARNINGS YIELD
2026-06-253.77%
2026-06-243.83%
2026-06-233.90%
2026-06-223.96%
2026-06-183.91%
2026-06-173.98%
2026-06-163.84%
2026-06-153.85%
2026-06-123.82%
2026-06-113.83%
2026-06-103.81%
2026-06-093.73%
2026-06-083.78%
2026-06-053.73%
2026-06-043.74%
2026-06-033.77%
2026-06-023.78%
2026-06-013.76%
2026-05-293.73%
2026-05-283.33%
2026-05-273.37%
2026-05-263.32%
2026-05-223.31%
2026-05-213.26%
2026-05-203.32%
2026-05-193.34%
2026-05-183.37%
2026-05-153.38%
2026-05-143.32%
2026-05-133.40%
2026-05-123.40%
2026-05-113.55%
2026-05-083.46%
2026-05-073.36%
2026-05-063.34%
2026-05-053.37%
2026-05-043.38%
2026-05-013.34%
2026-04-303.31%
2026-04-293.37%
2026-04-283.26%
2026-04-273.23%
2026-04-243.23%
2026-04-233.21%
2026-04-223.21%
2026-04-213.27%
2026-04-203.17%
2026-04-173.18%
2026-04-163.26%
2026-04-153.24%
2026-04-143.19%
2026-04-133.19%
2026-04-103.22%
2026-04-093.20%
2026-04-083.19%
2026-04-073.27%
2026-04-063.26%
2026-04-023.28%
2026-04-013.26%
2026-03-313.24%
2026-03-303.27%
2026-03-273.27%
2026-03-263.21%
2026-03-253.21%
2026-03-243.23%
2026-03-233.24%
2026-03-203.26%
2026-03-193.29%
2026-03-183.32%
2026-03-173.26%
2026-03-163.27%
2026-03-133.34%
2026-03-123.38%
2026-03-113.24%
2026-03-103.23%
2026-03-093.15%
2026-03-063.11%
2026-03-053.01%
2026-03-042.95%
2026-03-032.95%
2026-03-022.89%
2026-02-272.84%
2026-02-262.82%
2026-02-252.85%
2026-02-242.91%
2026-02-232.90%
2026-02-202.86%
2026-02-192.85%
2026-02-182.88%
2026-02-172.92%
2026-02-132.89%
2026-02-122.94%
2026-02-112.94%
2026-02-102.93%
2026-02-092.92%
2026-02-062.84%
2026-02-052.85%
2026-02-042.63%
2026-02-032.66%
2026-02-022.63%
2026-01-302.65%
2026-01-292.66%
2026-01-282.67%
2026-01-272.65%
2026-01-262.64%
2026-01-232.68%
2026-01-222.67%
2026-01-212.66%
2026-01-202.70%
2026-01-162.59%
2026-01-152.59%
2026-01-142.63%
2026-01-132.68%
2026-01-122.67%
2026-01-092.71%
2026-01-082.67%
2026-01-072.69%
2026-01-062.68%
2026-01-052.71%
2026-01-022.78%
2025-12-312.74%
2025-12-302.72%
2025-12-292.72%
2025-12-262.72%
2025-12-242.72%
2025-12-232.73%
2025-12-222.73%
2025-12-192.74%
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2025-12-092.71%
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2025-12-052.64%
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2025-12-012.65%
2025-11-282.61%
2025-11-262.61%
2025-11-252.60%
2025-11-242.65%
2025-11-212.64%
2025-11-202.71%
2025-11-192.73%
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2025-11-142.69%
2025-11-132.67%
2025-11-122.60%
2025-11-112.61%
2025-11-102.64%
2025-11-072.64%
2025-11-062.68%
2025-11-052.69%
2025-11-042.70%
2025-11-032.75%
2025-10-312.77%
2025-10-302.76%
2025-10-292.76%
2025-10-282.71%
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2025-07-312.74%
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2025-07-012.55%
2025-06-302.58%
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2025-06-242.59%
2025-06-232.62%
2025-06-202.63%
2025-06-182.62%
2025-06-172.62%
2025-06-162.57%
2025-06-132.57%
2025-06-122.56%

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About STERIS plc

STERIS plc provides infection prevention products and services worldwide. It operates in three segments: Healthcare, Applied Sterilization Technologies (AST), and Life Sciences. The Healthcare segment offers cleaning chemistries and sterility assurance products; automated endoscope reprocessing system and tracking products; endoscopy accessories, washers, sterilizers, and other pieces of capital equipment for the operation of a sterile processing department; and equipment used directly in procedure rooms, including surgical tables, lights, and connectivity solutions, as well as equipment management services. It also provides capital equipment installation, maintenance, upgradation, repair, and troubleshooting services; preventive maintenance programs and repair services; instrument, devices, and endoscope repair and maintenance services; and custom process improvement consulting and outsourced instrument sterile processing services. The AST segment provides contract sterilization and testing services for medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers through a network of contract sterilization and laboratory facilities, as well as integrated sterilization equipment and control systems to medical device manufacturers and research institutions. The Life Sciences segment designs, manufactures, and sells consumable products, such as pharmaceutical detergents, cleanroom disinfectants and sterilants, pharmaceutical grade and research sterilizers and washers, sterility assurance and maintenance products, vaporized hydrogen peroxide room decontamination systems and sterilizers, and high purity water and pure steam generators. This segment also offers equipment installation, maintenance, upgradation, repair, and troubleshooting services; and preventive maintenance programs and repair services. It serves its products and services to hospitals, other healthcare providers, and pharmaceutical manufacturers. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Mentor, Ohio.

Mentor, OH
17,840 employees
Healthcare / Medical - Equipment & Services
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical - Equipment & Services
CEO
Daniel A. Carestio