Sotera Health CoSHC +1.64%74 Days Inventory is 38.38 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 35.73. GuruFocus rates SHC with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.31 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 177 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, Sotera Health Co ranks better than 71.75% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sotera Health Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
SHC'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 33.03 Med: 35.73 Max: 39.07
Current: 38.8
During the past 8 years, Sotera Health Co's highest Days Inventory was 39.07. The lowest was 33.03. And the median was 35.73.
SHC's Days Inventory is ranked better than 71.75% of 177
companies
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry
Industry Median: 70.8
vs SHC: 38.80
Sotera Health Co's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (42.22) to Mar. 2026 (38.38).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Sotera Health Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.38.
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.
Sotera Health Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.20.
Sotera Health Co (NAS:SHC) 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.
Sotera Health Co'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.
Sotera Health Co's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 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.
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.
Sotera Health Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Sotera Health Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sotera Health Co'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.
SHC vs BLLN, RDNT, TWST: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Sotera Health Co'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.
Sotera Health Co Days Inventory vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry
For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Sotera Health Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sotera Health Co's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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 Days Inventory of 38.38 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Sotera Health Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 35.73. Over the past decade, Sotera Health Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 33.03 to 39.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Sotera Health Co ranks #50 out of 177 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 28.2%.
Is Sotera Health Co's Days Inventory too high?
Sotera Health Co's current Days Inventory of 38.38 is near median its 10-year median of 35.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.03 to a high of 39.07. The Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median Days Inventory is 70.80. Sotera Health Co's value of 38.38 is 45.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sotera Health Co ranks #50 out of 177 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Days Inventory compare to BLLN and RDNT?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, Sotera Health Co ranks #50 out of 177 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Sotera Health Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 70.80. Sotera Health Co's value of 38.38 is 45.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Sotera Health Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 33.03 to 39.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.73 vs. the industry median of 70.80, Sotera Health Co 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 Diagnostics & Research company?
The median Days Inventory among Medical Diagnostics & Research companies is 70.80, based on 177 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. Sotera Health Co's current Days Inventory of 38.38 is 45.8% 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 Sotera Health Co and its competitors. For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, the median Days Inventory is 70.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sotera Health Co's current Days Inventory is 38.38, which is near median its own 10-year median of 35.73. 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 Days Inventory is 38.38, which is near median its 10-year median of 35.73 and 45.8% below the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median of 70.80. Sotera Health Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 warning signs 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 Sotera Health Co (SHC), the current Days Inventory is 38.38 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:
Days Inventory: 38.38 (near median its 10-year median of 35.73)
GF Value™: $16.31 vs. price of $17.38 (6.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 45.8% below the Medical Diagnostics & Research median (#50 of 177)
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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