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Goodwill to Asset ratio measures how much goodwill a company is recording compared to the total level of its assets. Sotera Health Co's Goodwill for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,091 Mil. Sotera Health Co's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $3,307 Mil.
Therefore, Sotera Health Co's Goodwill to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.33.
Sotera Health Co (NAS:SHC) Goodwill-to-Asset Explanation
If the goodwill-to-asset ratio increases, it can mean that the company is recording a proportionately higher amount of goodwill, assuming total assets are remaining constant. It is generally good to see a company increasing its assets regularly; however, if these increases are coming from intangible assets, such as goodwill, the increases may not be as good.
Increases in the goodwill-to-asset ratio might suggest that a company has been aggressively acquiring other firms or has seen its tangible assets decrease in value. When a large portion of total assets are attributable to intangible assets (such as goodwill), the company may be at risk of having that portion of its asset base wiped out quickly if it must record any goodwill impairments. Decreases in the goodwill-to-assets ratio suggest that the company has either written down some goodwill or increased its tangible assets.
Asset needs vary from industry to industry. This is why comparing goodwill-to-assets ratios is generally most meaningful among companies within the same industry. By comparing a company's goodwill to assets ratio to those of other companies within the same industry, investors can get a feel for how a company is managing its goodwill.
Sotera Health Co Goodwill-to-Asset Related Terms
Sotera Health Co Goodwill-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sotera Health Co's Goodwill-to-Asset 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 RDNT, VCYT, TWST: Goodwill-to-Asset Comparison
For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Sotera Health Co's Goodwill-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Goodwill-to-Asset 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 Goodwill-to-Asset vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry
For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Sotera Health Co's Goodwill-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sotera Health Co's Goodwill-to-Asset 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 Goodwill-to-Asset of 0.33 as of Jun. 2026. Goodwill-to-Asset Ratio is the total goodwill from acquisitions divided by total assets. View historical data on Sotera Health Co and its competitors.
Is Sotera Health Co's Goodwill-to-Asset too high?
Sotera Health Co's current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.33. Overall, Sotera Health Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sotera Health Co's Goodwill-to-Asset compare to RDNT and VCYT?
Sotera Health Co's Goodwill-to-Asset of 0.33 can be compared against companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Goodwill-to-Asset for a Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
A good Goodwill-to-Asset depends on the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry context. However, Goodwill-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Goodwill-to-Asset mean?
A high Goodwill-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Goodwill-to-Asset Ratio is the total goodwill from acquisitions divided by total assets. View historical data on Sotera Health Co and its competitors. Sotera Health Co's current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.33. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.37, compared to a current price of $18.87 — trading 15.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.33. Sotera Health Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Goodwill-to-Asset calculated?
Goodwill-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sotera Health Co (SHC), the current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.33 as of Jun. 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 $18.87 is trading 15.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.37.
GuruFocus considers Sotera Health Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHC:
Goodwill-to-Asset: 0.33
GF Value™: $16.37 vs. price of $18.87 (15.3% above fair value)
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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