Steris (MEX:STE N) Days Inventory: 66.77 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


MEX:STE N Steris PLC MEX:STE N
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What is Steris Days Inventory?

Steris MEX:STE N 90 Days Inventory is 66.77 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 63.38. GuruFocus rates MEX:STE N with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN4,960.30. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 786 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Steris ranks better than 90.2% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Steris's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN11,760 Mil. Steris's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN16,073 Mil. Hence, Steris's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 66.77.

The historical rank and industry rank for Steris's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:STE N' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 44.93   Med: 63.38   Max: 84.23
Current: 70.28

During the past 13 years, Steris's highest Days Inventory was 84.23. The lowest was 44.93. And the median was 63.38.

MEX:STE N's Days Inventory is ranked better than
90.2% of 786 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 179.86 vs MEX:STE N: 70.28

Steris's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (67.59) to Mar. 2026 (66.77).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Steris's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.37.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Steris's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.41.


Steris  (MEX:STE N) Days Inventory Explanation

Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:

1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

Steris's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Steris's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories / Revenue
=11759.9495 / 28643.141
=0.41

* 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.


Be Aware

A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.


Steris Days Inventory Related Terms


Steris Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Steris's Days Inventory 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.

Steris Days Inventory Chart

Steris Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 70.06 88.52 83.17 67.38 71.21

Steris Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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MEX:STE N vs ZBH, GEHC, DXCM: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Steris's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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.


Steris Days Inventory vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Steris's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Steris's Days Inventory falls into.


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Steris Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Steris's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (11892.352 + 11393.06) / 2 ) / 59677.417*365
=11642.706 / 59677.417*365
=71.21

Steris's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (12126.839 + 11393.06) / 2 ) / 16072.546*365 / 4
=11759.9495 / 16072.546*365 / 4
=66.77

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 66.77 mean?
Steris (MEX:STE N) has a Days Inventory of 66.77 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Steris and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 63.38. Over the past decade, Steris' Days Inventory has ranged from 44.93 to 84.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Steris ranks #77 out of 786 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 9.8%.
Is Steris' Days Inventory too high?
Steris' current Days Inventory of 66.77 is near median its 10-year median of 63.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 44.93 to a high of 84.23. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Days Inventory is 179.86. Steris' value of 66.77 is 62.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Steris ranks #77 out of 786 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Steris has a GF Score™ of 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Steris' Days Inventory compare to ZBH and GEHC?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Steris ranks #77 out of 786 companies for Days Inventory. This places Steris in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 179.86. Steris' value of 66.77 is 62.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Steris' own Days Inventory has ranged from 44.93 to 84.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 63.38 vs. the industry median of 179.86, Steris has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Days Inventory among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 179.86, based on 786 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Steris's current Days Inventory of 66.77 is 62.9% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Steris and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Days Inventory is 179.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Steris's current Days Inventory is 66.77, which is near median its own 10-year median of 63.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Steris stock overvalued right now?
Steris (MEX:STE N) has a current Days Inventory of 66.77. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN4,960.30, compared to a current price of MXN3,824.43 — trading 22.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 66.77, which is near median its 10-year median of 63.38 and 62.9% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 179.86. Steris' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Steris (MEX:STE N), the current Days Inventory is 66.77 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 Steris (MEX:STE N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steris stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN3,824.43 is trading 22.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4,960.30.

Key valuation signals for MEX:STE N:

  • Days Inventory: 66.77 (near median its 10-year median of 63.38)
  • GF Value™: MXN4,960.30 vs. price of MXN3,824.43 (22.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 62.9% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#77 of 786)

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Steris Business Description

Address 70 Sir John Rogerson\'s Quay, Dublin, IRL, D02 R296
Steris is an Ireland-domiciled medical technology company focused on sterilization services and infection prevention. The company is the global leader in contract sterilization services, ensuring the safe delivery of single-use and implantable medical equipment to hospitals around the world. Steris also sells sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, and other decontamination equipment and supplies for use by care provider facilities and in biopharma manufacturing sites. Domiciled in the United States before its inversion to Ireland, the firm derives approximately 70% of its revenue from Healthcare Services, 20% from Applied Sterilization Technologies, or AST, and 10% from life sciences services after the divestment of its dental products business.
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