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Is the P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 26.56 is 61% below its 5-year average of 67.61, near the low end of its 5-year range (25.15–217.78).

As of Friday, June 26, 2026. 23.39% below its 12-month average of 34.67.

PE Ratio (26.56) = Close Price ($210.60) / Diluted TTM EPS ($7.93)

STE PE Ratio

STE PE Ratio Chart

26.56
-31.49% 1Y
STE PE Ratio

STE Average PE Ratio Chart

STE PE Ratio

STE Current vs Average PE Ratio Chart

STE PE Ratio Metrics

PE RATIO

26.56

PE RATIO AVG TTM

34.67

PE RATIO AVG 3Y

42.56

PE RATIO AVG 5Y

52.16

PE RATIO AVG 10Y

44.31

PE RATIO AVG 15Y

34.89

PE RATIO AVG 20Y

31.83

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-23.39%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-37.59%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-49.08%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-40.06%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-23.88%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-16.56%

STE Competitors' PE Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPPE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
STERIS plc (STE)$20.52B26.5634.6742.5652.16
Incyte Corporation (INCY)vs ›$21.48B15.1934.79113.1179.79
Labcorp Holdings Inc. (LH)vs ›$21.83B23.5826.9732.2223.50
Viatris Inc. (VTRS)vs ›$18.71BN/A66.2148.6195.74
BioNTech SE (BNTX)vs ›$22.76BN/A55.7322.6282.47
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX)vs ›$22.83B22.7921.8320.6717.12
United Therapeutics Corporation (UTHR)vs ›$23.07B20.0917.3414.9916.04
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (ZBH)vs ›$17.60B23.6323.5229.6847.48
Moderna, Inc. (MRNA)vs ›$23.71BN/A15.4632.5132.51
Hologic, Inc. (HOLX)vs ›$16.97B31.6728.1230.0822.83

P/E vs. its own history

At 26.6, P/E is in its normal range, sitting higher than 36% of its 20-year history.

20-year low

10.6

median

32.3

20-year high

217.8

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P/E Comparison

Trailing P/E

26.6

Forward P/E

20.6

Forward P/E Calculation

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Forward P/E is calculated using analyst consensus EPS estimates for the current or next fiscal year.

Calculation:

Current Price

$210.60

÷

Forward EPS (Est.)

$10.20

=

Forward P/E

20.65

Source: FMP Analyst Consensus Estimates. Forward EPS represents the average analyst estimate for the nearest fiscal year.

PE Ratio Formula & Definition

PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)

The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

PE Ratio FAQ

What is the P/E ratio for STERIS plc (STE)?
The P/E ratio for STE stock is 26.56.
Is STERIS plc's P/E ratio high or low?
The P/E ratio of 26.56 is 61% below its 5-year average of 67.61, near the low end of its 5-year range (25.15–217.78).
What is the TTM average P/E ratio for STERIS plc (STE)?
The TTM average P/E ratio for STE stock is 34.67.
What is the 3Y average P/E ratio for STERIS plc (STE)?
The 3Y average P/E ratio for STE stock is 42.56.
What is the 5Y average P/E ratio for STERIS plc (STE)?
The 5Y average P/E ratio for STE stock is 52.16.
What is the 10Y average P/E ratio for STERIS plc (STE)?
The 10Y average P/E ratio for STE stock is 44.31.
What is the 15Y average P/E ratio for STERIS plc (STE)?
The 15Y average P/E ratio for STE stock is 34.89.
What is the 20Y average P/E ratio for STERIS plc (STE)?
The 20Y average P/E ratio for STE stock is 31.83.

STE PE Ratio History

DATEPE RATIO
2026-06-2526.56
2026-06-2426.12
2026-06-2325.63
2026-06-2225.27
2026-06-1825.55
2026-06-1725.15
2026-06-1626.04
2026-06-1525.97
2026-06-1226.17
2026-06-1126.13
2026-06-1026.24
2026-06-0926.84
2026-06-0826.49
2026-06-0526.78
2026-06-0426.76
2026-06-0326.51
2026-06-0226.45
2026-06-0126.62
2026-05-2926.83
2026-05-2830.04
2026-05-2729.69
2026-05-2630.16
2026-05-2230.21
2026-05-2130.64
2026-05-2030.12
2026-05-1929.91
2026-05-1829.69
2026-05-1529.58
2026-05-1430.12
2026-05-1329.44
2026-05-1229.41
2026-05-1128.15
2026-05-0828.93
2026-05-0729.80
2026-05-0629.92
2026-05-0529.70
2026-05-0429.60
2026-05-0129.90
2026-04-3030.25
2026-04-2929.66
2026-04-2830.65
2026-04-2730.99
2026-04-2430.93
2026-04-2331.17
2026-04-2231.18
2026-04-2130.61
2026-04-2031.58
2026-04-1731.49
2026-04-1630.68
2026-04-1530.89
2026-04-1431.36
2026-04-1331.36
2026-04-1031.04
2026-04-0931.21
2026-04-0831.38
2026-04-0730.57
2026-04-0630.68
2026-04-0230.50
2026-04-0130.68
2026-03-3130.84
2026-03-3030.60
2026-03-2730.60
2026-03-2631.16
2026-03-2531.15
2026-03-2430.92
2026-03-2330.82
2026-03-2030.69
2026-03-1930.39
2026-03-1830.16
2026-03-1730.70
2026-03-1630.55
2026-03-1329.93
2026-03-1229.62
2026-03-1130.90
2026-03-1030.97
2026-03-0931.76
2026-03-0632.15
2026-03-0533.26
2026-03-0433.90
2026-03-0333.94
2026-03-0234.56
2026-02-2735.20
2026-02-2635.52
2026-02-2535.09
2026-02-2434.41
2026-02-2334.46
2026-02-2034.96
2026-02-1935.03
2026-02-1834.78
2026-02-1734.23
2026-02-1334.64
2026-02-1234.06
2026-02-1133.96
2026-02-1034.12
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2026-02-0635.17
2026-02-0535.03
2026-02-0437.97
2026-02-0337.60
2026-02-0237.97
2026-01-3037.73
2026-01-2937.59
2026-01-2837.48
2026-01-2737.80
2026-01-2637.81
2026-01-2337.29
2026-01-2237.49
2026-01-2137.53
2026-01-2037.07
2026-01-1638.60
2026-01-1538.54
2026-01-1437.97
2026-01-1337.34
2026-01-1237.47
2026-01-0936.90
2026-01-0837.45
2026-01-0737.24
2026-01-0637.36
2026-01-0536.89
2026-01-0235.93
2025-12-3136.43
2025-12-3036.71
2025-12-2936.81
2025-12-2636.70
2025-12-2436.74
2025-12-2336.69
2025-12-2236.66
2025-12-1936.54
2025-12-1836.14
2025-12-1736.16
2025-12-1636.35
2025-12-1536.50
2025-12-1236.18
2025-12-1136.28
2025-12-1037.19
2025-12-0936.96
2025-12-0837.56
2025-12-0537.83
2025-12-0437.50
2025-12-0337.27
2025-12-0237.26
2025-12-0137.77
2025-11-2838.26
2025-11-2638.34
2025-11-2538.48
2025-11-2437.80
2025-11-2137.83
2025-11-2036.92
2025-11-1936.60
2025-11-1836.93
2025-11-1736.93
2025-11-1437.13
2025-11-1337.42
2025-11-1238.50
2025-11-1138.32
2025-11-1037.93
2025-11-0737.90
2025-11-0637.36
2025-11-0537.24
2025-11-0437.04
2025-11-0336.34
2025-10-3136.09
2025-10-3036.17
2025-10-2936.26
2025-10-2836.94
2025-10-2736.89
2025-10-2436.87
2025-10-2337.04
2025-10-2237.12
2025-10-2137.06
2025-10-2037.09
2025-10-1736.79
2025-10-1636.80
2025-10-1536.26
2025-10-1436.42
2025-10-1336.06
2025-10-1036.11
2025-10-0936.66
2025-10-0837.11
2025-10-0736.99
2025-10-0636.85
2025-10-0337.14
2025-10-0237.12
2025-10-0136.95
2025-09-3037.89
2025-09-2937.58
2025-09-2638.14
2025-09-2537.40
2025-09-2437.67
2025-09-2338.17
2025-09-2238.24
2025-09-1938.10
2025-09-1838.36
2025-09-1738.10
2025-09-1637.98
2025-09-1537.95
2025-09-1238.27
2025-09-1138.66
2025-09-1037.34
2025-09-0938.04
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2025-09-0537.57
2025-09-0437.27
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2025-08-2137.90
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2025-08-1937.92
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2025-08-1237.33
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2025-08-0635.68
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2025-08-0436.84
2025-08-0136.59
2025-07-3136.53
2025-07-3036.98
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2025-07-2836.54
2025-07-2537.17
2025-07-2436.65
2025-07-2336.37
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2025-07-2135.91
2025-07-1836.38
2025-07-1736.22
2025-07-1636.71
2025-07-1536.91
2025-07-1436.42
2025-07-1136.78
2025-07-1037.21
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2025-07-0837.51
2025-07-0737.63
2025-07-0338.31
2025-07-0238.43
2025-07-0139.14
2025-06-3038.75
2025-06-2738.51
2025-06-2638.47
2025-06-2538.77
2025-06-2438.64
2025-06-2338.21
2025-06-2038.01
2025-06-1838.10
2025-06-1738.24
2025-06-1638.90
2025-06-1338.93
2025-06-1239.10

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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