Sotera Health Co's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 45.06.
Sotera Health Co's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 38.38.
Sotera Health Co's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 53.06.
Therefore, Sotera Health Co's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 30.38.
Sotera Health Co (NAS:SHC) Cash Conversion Cycle Explanation
Generally, the lower this number is, the better for the company. Although it should be combined with other metrics (such as ROE % and ROA %), it can be especially useful for comparing close competitors, because the company with the lowest CCC is often the one with better management.
Be Aware
CCC is most effective with retail-type companies, which have inventories that are sold to customers. Consulting businesses, software companies and insurance companies are all examples of companies for whom this metric is meaningless.
The CCC is one of several tools that can help you evaluate management, especially if it is calculated for several consecutive time periods and for several competitors. Decreasing or steady CCCs are good, while rising ones should motivate you to dig a bit deeper.
Sotera Health Co Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
Sotera Health Co Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sotera Health Co's Cash Conversion Cycle can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
SHC vs BLLN, RDNT, TWST: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Sotera Health Co's Cash Conversion Cycle, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Conversion Cycle data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Sotera Health Co Cash Conversion Cycle vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry
For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Sotera Health Co's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sotera Health Co's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
Sotera Health Co Cash Conversion Cycle Calculation
Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) measures how fast a company can convert cash on hand into even more cash on hand. This metric looks at the amount of time needed to sell inventory, the amount of time needed to collect receivables and the length of time the company is afforded to pay its bills without incurring penalties.
Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness.
Sotera Health Co's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Sotera Health Co (SHC) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 30.38 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Sotera Health Co and its competitors.
Is Sotera Health Co's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Sotera Health Co's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 30.38. The Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 73.46. Sotera Health Co's value of 30.38 is 58.6% below this industry median. Overall, Sotera Health Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sotera Health Co's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to BLLN and RDNT?
Sotera Health Co's Cash Conversion Cycle of 30.38 can be compared against companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 73.46. Sotera Health Co's value of 30.38 is 58.6% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Conversion Cycle for a Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Medical Diagnostics & Research companies is 73.46, based on 204 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Conversion Cycle significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Conversion Cycle should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sotera Health Co's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 30.38 is 58.6% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Conversion Cycle mean?
A high Cash Conversion Cycle can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Sotera Health Co and its competitors. For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 73.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sotera Health Co's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 30.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sotera Health Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sotera Health Co (SHC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.31, compared to a current price of $17.38 — trading 6.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 30.38 and 58.6% below the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median of 73.46. Sotera Health Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Conversion Cycle calculated?
Cash Conversion Cycle is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sotera Health Co (SHC), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 30.38 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Sotera Health Co (SHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sotera Health Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $17.38 is trading 6.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.31.
GuruFocus considers Sotera Health Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHC:
Cash Conversion Cycle: 30.38
GF Value™: $16.31 vs. price of $17.38 (6.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.6% below the Medical Diagnostics & Research median
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sotera Health Co provides sterilization, analytical lab testing, and advisory services to help ensure that medical, pharmaceutical, and food products are safe for healthcare practitioners, patients, and consumers. The company operates in three reportable segments: Sterigenics, Nordion, and Nelson Labs. The Sterigenics segment, which generates maximum revenue, provides outsourced terminal sterilization and irradiation services for medical devices, pharmaceuticals, food safety, and other application markets using three core technologies: gamma irradiation, EO processing, and E-beam irradiation. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by Canada, Europe, and other regions.
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