STE STERIS PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As at Dec 24, 2024, the STE stock has a PE ratio of 47.43. This is based on the current EPS of $4.4 and the stock price of $208.68 per share. A decrease of 8% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 51.6 of the last 4 quarters.
STE PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of STERIS over the last nine years is 53.62. The current 47.43 PE ratio is 12% below the historical average. Over the past nine years, STE's PE ratio was at its highest in the Jun 2023 quarter at 185.93, with a price of $224.98 and an EPS of $1.21. The Mar 2018 quarter recorded the bottom point at 27.3, with a price of $93.36 and an EPS of $3.42.
STERIS PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 136.57% in 2022
Maximum annual decrease: -67.16% in 2024
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 58.7 | -67.16% |
| 2023 | 178.77 | 84.85% |
| 2022 | 96.71 | 136.57% |
| 2021 | 40.88 | 40.48% |
| 2020 | 29.1 | -18.4% |
| 2019 | 35.66 | 30.62% |
| 2018 | 27.3 | -49.29% |
| 2017 | 53.84 | 18.98% |
| 2016 | 45.25 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A |
STE average PE ratio chart
Currently, STE's PE ratio is below the 3 and 5-year averages.
STE PE vs peers
STE's PE ratio is higher than its peer stocks JNJ and TMO. STERIS's current PE ratio of 47.43 is above the average of its peers, which is 25.72.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| MMM 3M Co | 16.42 | $70.99B |
| CNMD CONMED Corp | 16.44 | $2.17B |
| KMB Kimberly Clark Corp | 17.08 | $44.08B |
| JNJ Johnson & Johnson | 24.19 | $351.15B |
| TMO Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc | 33.08 | $202.33B |
| ECL Ecolab Inc | 33.48 | $68.17B |
| SYK Stryker Corp | 39.32 | $141.35B |
| STE STERIS plc | 47.43 | $20.6B |
| OMI Owens & Minor Inc | N/A | $980.83M |
Frequently asked questions
What is STERIS's PE ratio?
STE's price to earnings ratio is 47.43 as of Dec 24, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for STERIS (STE)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for STE stock is 84.57.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for STERIS (STE)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for STE stock is 65.91.
What is the highest PE ratio for STE?
In the last nine years, the Jun 2023 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 185.93.
How does the current PE ratio for STE compare to its historical average?
STE's current price to earnings ratio is 12% below its 9-year historical average.
How is STE's PE ratio calculated (STERIS PE ratio formula)?
The PE ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Dec 24, 2024), STERIS's stock price is $208.68. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $4.4. Therefore, STERIS's P/E ratio for today is 47.43. PE RATIO(47.43) = STOCK PRICE($208.68) / TTM EPS($4.4)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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