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Is the EV/Sales ratio high or low?

The EV/Sales ratio of 3.77x is 26% below its 5-year average of 5.11x, near the low end of its 5-year range (3.58x–7.29x).

As of Friday, June 26, 2026. 15.02% below its 12-month average of 4.44x.

STE EV/Sales Ratio

STE EV/Sales Ratio Chart

3.77x
-20.13% 1Y
STE EV/Sales Ratio

STE Average EV/Sales Ratio Chart

STE EV/Sales Ratio

STE Current vs Average EV/Sales Ratio Chart

STE EV/Sales Ratio Metrics

EV/SALES RATIO

3.77x

EV/SALES RATIO AVG TTM

4.44x

EV/SALES RATIO AVG 3Y

4.84x

EV/SALES RATIO AVG 5Y

4.81x

EV/SALES RATIO AVG 10Y

4.56x

EV/SALES RATIO AVG 15Y

3.77x

EV/SALES RATIO AVG 20Y

3.21x

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-15.02%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-22.05%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-21.55%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-17.41%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-0.04%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+17.61%

STE Competitors' EV/Sales Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPEV/SALES RATIOTTM3Y5Y
STERIS plc (STE)$20.52B3.77x4.44x4.84x4.81x
Incyte Corporation (INCY)vs ›$21.48B3.51x3.33x3.05x3.67x
Labcorp Holdings Inc. (LH)vs ›$21.83B2.00x2.09x2.00x1.88x
Viatris Inc. (VTRS)vs ›$18.71B2.16x1.97x1.93x2.02x
BioNTech SE (BNTX)vs ›$22.76B3.54x4.14x3.74x3.35x
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX)vs ›$22.83B2.63x2.52x2.37x2.22x
United Therapeutics Corporation (UTHR)vs ›$23.07B7.75x6.59x5.75x5.79x
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (ZBH)vs ›$17.60B2.96x3.16x3.64x4.00x
Moderna, Inc. (MRNA)vs ›$23.71B10.33x6.22x5.10x6.63x
Hologic, Inc. (HOLX)vs ›$16.97B4.25x4.02x4.39x4.15x

Understanding EV/Sales

Enterprise Value (EV) = Market Cap + Total Debt - Cash

Sales = Total Revenue (TTM)

EV/Sales is commonly used because:

  • It works for unprofitable companies where P/E doesn't apply
  • Revenue is harder to manipulate than earnings
  • It supports comparisons across companies at different profitability stages
  • It is frequently used for software and other revenue-growth-focused companies

Note: EV/Sales does not include margin, debt maturity, cash conversion, or growth durability by itself.

EV/Sales Ratio Formula & Definition

EV/Sales = Enterprise Value / Revenue (TTM)

Enterprise value to sales compares total company value to revenue, useful across capital structures and for unprofitable companies.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

EV/Sales Ratio FAQ

What is the EV/Sales ratio for STERIS plc (STE)?
The EV/Sales ratio for STE stock is 3.77x.
Is STERIS plc's EV/Sales ratio high or low?
The EV/Sales ratio of 3.77x is 26% below its 5-year average of 5.11x, near the low end of its 5-year range (3.58x–7.29x).
What is the TTM average EV/Sales ratio for STERIS plc (STE)?
The TTM average EV/Sales ratio for STE stock is 4.44x.
What is the 3Y average EV/Sales ratio for STERIS plc (STE)?
The 3Y average EV/Sales ratio for STE stock is 4.84x.
What is the 5Y average EV/Sales ratio for STERIS plc (STE)?
The 5Y average EV/Sales ratio for STE stock is 4.81x.
What is the 10Y average EV/Sales ratio for STERIS plc (STE)?
The 10Y average EV/Sales ratio for STE stock is 4.56x.
What is the 15Y average EV/Sales ratio for STERIS plc (STE)?
The 15Y average EV/Sales ratio for STE stock is 3.77x.
What is the 20Y average EV/Sales ratio for STERIS plc (STE)?
The 20Y average EV/Sales ratio for STE stock is 3.21x.

STE EV/Sales Ratio History

DATEEV/SALES RATIO
2026-06-253.77x
2026-06-243.71x
2026-06-233.65x
2026-06-223.60x
2026-06-183.64x
2026-06-173.58x
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2026-06-053.80x
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2026-06-013.78x
2026-05-293.80x
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2026-04-303.96x
2026-04-293.88x
2026-04-284.01x
2026-04-274.05x
2026-04-244.04x
2026-04-234.07x
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2026-04-174.11x
2026-04-164.01x
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2026-04-144.09x
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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