SHC (Sotera Health Co) EV-to-EBIT: 19.79 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — 12% Below Median

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SHC Sotera Health Co SHC
74 GF Score
Price $17.75
GF Value $16.36
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Sotera Health Co EV-to-EBIT?

Sotera Health Co SHC -2.85% 74 EV-to-EBIT is 19.79 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 22.51. GuruFocus rates SHC with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.36 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 104 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, Sotera Health Co ranks better than 55.77% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Sotera Health Co's Enterprise Value is $7,016 Mil. Sotera Health Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $355 Mil. Therefore, Sotera Health Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 19.79.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sotera Health Co's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

SHC' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -41.41   Med: 22.51   Max: 57.29
Current: 19.79

During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Sotera Health Co was 57.29. The lowest was -41.41. And the median was 22.51.

SHC's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
55.77% of 104 companies
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry
Industry Median: 22.935 vs SHC: 19.79

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Sotera Health Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $6,045 Mil. Sotera Health Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $355 Mil. Sotera Health Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.86%.


Sotera Health Co  (NAS:SHC) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Sotera Health Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=354.533/6045.24704
=5.86 %

Sotera Health Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $6,045 Mil.
Sotera Health Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $355 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Sotera Health Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sotera Health Co's EV-to-EBIT 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.

Sotera Health Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Sotera Health Co Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 33.55 -24.48 27.30 21.36 22.90

Sotera Health Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 21.25 20.23 22.73 22.90 17.05

SHC vs VCYT, RDNT, BLLN: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Sotera Health Co's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry

For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Sotera Health Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sotera Health Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Sotera Health Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Sotera Health Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=7016.398/354.533
=19.79

Sotera Health Co's current Enterprise Value is $7,016 Mil.
Sotera Health Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $355 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 19.79 mean?
Sotera Health Co (SHC) has a EV-to-EBIT of 19.79 as of Jul. 19, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Sotera Health Co and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 22.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Sotera Health Co ranks #46 out of 104 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 44.2%.
Is Sotera Health Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Sotera Health Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.79 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 22.51. The Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median EV-to-EBIT is 22.94. Sotera Health Co's value of 19.79 is 13.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sotera Health Co ranks #46 out of 104 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to VCYT and RDNT?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, Sotera Health Co ranks #46 out of 104 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Sotera Health Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 22.94. Sotera Health Co's value of 19.79 is 13.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 22.51 vs. the industry median of 22.94, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Medical Diagnostics & Research companies is 22.94, based on 104 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sotera Health Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.79 is 13.7% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Sotera Health Co and its competitors. For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 22.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sotera Health Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 19.79, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 22.51. 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 $16.36, compared to a current price of $17.75 — trading 8.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 19.79, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 22.51 and 13.7% below the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median of 22.94. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sotera Health Co (SHC), the current EV-to-EBIT is 19.79 as of Jul. 19, 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 $17.75 is trading 8.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.36. GuruFocus considers Sotera Health Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHC:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 19.79 (12% below median its 10-year median of 22.51)
  • GF Value™: $16.36 vs. price of $17.75 (8.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13.7% below the Medical Diagnostics & Research median (#46 of 104)

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 Business Description

Address 9100 South Hills Boulevard, Suite 300, Broadview Heights, OH, USA, 44147
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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