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Is the EV/FCF ratio high or low?

The EV/FCF ratio of 23.01x is 50% below its 5-year average of 45.63x, near the low end of its 5-year range (21.87x–70.47x).

As of Friday, June 26, 2026. 16.97% below its 12-month average of 27.71x.

STE EV/FCF Ratio

STE EV/FCF Ratio Chart

23.01x
-30.53% 1Y
STE EV/FCF Ratio

STE Average EV/FCF Ratio Chart

STE EV/FCF Ratio

STE Current vs Average EV/FCF Ratio Chart

STE EV/FCF Ratio Metrics

EV/FCF RATIO

23.01x

EV/FCF RATIO AVG TTM

27.71x

EV/FCF RATIO AVG 3Y

37.52x

EV/FCF RATIO AVG 5Y

45.63x

EV/FCF RATIO AVG 10Y

40.56x

EV/FCF RATIO AVG 15Y

37.13x

EV/FCF RATIO AVG 20Y

33.23x

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-16.97%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-38.67%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-49.57%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-43.27%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-38.03%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-30.75%

STE Competitors' EV/FCF Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPEV/FCF RATIOTTM3Y5Y
STERIS plc (STE)$20.52B23.01x27.71x37.52x45.63x
Incyte Corporation (INCY)vs ›$21.48B12.97x16.50x96.69x65.85x
Labcorp Holdings Inc. (LH)vs ›$21.83B20.47x22.24x25.43x20.46x
Viatris Inc. (VTRS)vs ›$18.71B18.38x16.45x15.15x15.39x
BioNTech SE (BNTX)vs ›$22.76B7.77x20.16x6.34x11.23x
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX)vs ›$22.83B22.39x20.94x23.85x19.68x
United Therapeutics Corporation (UTHR)vs ›$23.07B24.17x19.20x17.05x17.05x
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (ZBH)vs ›$17.60B13.54x15.98x23.08x24.74x
Moderna, Inc. (MRNA)vs ›$23.71BN/A26.90x26.23x26.23x
Hologic, Inc. (HOLX)vs ›$16.97B17.53x16.94x18.67x15.16x

Cash Flow Valuation Comparison

EV/FCF

23.0x

P/FCF

21.3x

FCF Yield

4.69%

Formula: EV/FCF = Enterprise Value / Free Cash Flow

EV/FCF vs P/FCF:

  • EV/FCF accounts for debt and cash through enterprise value
  • P/FCF only considers equity value
  • EV/FCF can be compared across companies with different debt levels
  • Both measure how the market values cash generation

EV/FCF Ratio Formula & Definition

EV/FCF = Enterprise Value / Free Cash Flow (TTM)

Enterprise value to free cash flow compares total company value to the cash the business generates after capital expenditures.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

EV/FCF Ratio FAQ

What is the EV/FCF ratio for STERIS plc (STE)?
The EV/FCF ratio for STE stock is 23.01x.
Is STERIS plc's EV/FCF ratio high or low?
The EV/FCF ratio of 23.01x is 50% below its 5-year average of 45.63x, near the low end of its 5-year range (21.87x–70.47x).
What is the TTM average EV/FCF ratio for STERIS plc (STE)?
The TTM average EV/FCF ratio for STE stock is 27.71x.
What is the 3Y average EV/FCF ratio for STERIS plc (STE)?
The 3Y average EV/FCF ratio for STE stock is 37.52x.
What is the 5Y average EV/FCF ratio for STERIS plc (STE)?
The 5Y average EV/FCF ratio for STE stock is 45.63x.
What is the 10Y average EV/FCF ratio for STERIS plc (STE)?
The 10Y average EV/FCF ratio for STE stock is 40.56x.
What is the 15Y average EV/FCF ratio for STERIS plc (STE)?
The 15Y average EV/FCF ratio for STE stock is 37.13x.
What is the 20Y average EV/FCF ratio for STERIS plc (STE)?
The 20Y average EV/FCF ratio for STE stock is 33.23x.

STE EV/FCF Ratio History

DATEEV/FCF RATIO
2026-06-2523.01x
2026-06-2422.66x
2026-06-2322.26x
2026-06-2221.97x
2026-06-1822.20x
2026-06-1721.87x
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2026-06-0322.96x
2026-06-0222.92x
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2026-05-2923.22x
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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