SHC (Sotera Health Co) Inventory Turnover: 2.38 (As of Mar. 2026)


SHC Sotera Health Co SHC
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What is Sotera Health Co Inventory Turnover?

Sotera Health Co SHC -0.49% 74 Inventory Turnover is 2.38 as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. Sotera Health Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $133 Mil. Sotera Health Co's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $56 Mil. Sotera Health Co's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.38.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Sotera Health Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 38.38.

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 quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.20.

Sotera Health Co  (NAS:SHC) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

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

Sotera Health Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=55.9345/132.976*365 / 4
=38.38

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 quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=55.9345 / 280.045
=0.20

* 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

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.

Sotera Health Co Inventory Turnover Related Terms

Sotera Health Co Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sotera Health Co's Inventory Turnover 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 Inventory Turnover Chart

Sotera Health Co Annual Data
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Inventory Turnover
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Sotera Health Co Quarterly Data
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Sotera Health Co Inventory Turnover Calculation

Sotera Health Co's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=518.083 / ((49.158 + 54.375) / 2 )
=518.083 / 51.7665
=10.01

Sotera Health Co's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=132.976 / ((54.375 + 57.494) / 2 )
=132.976 / 55.9345
=2.38

* 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 Inventory Turnover →
What does a Inventory Turnover of 2.38 mean?
Sotera Health Co (SHC) has a Inventory Turnover of 2.38 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Sotera Health Co and its competitors.
Is Sotera Health Co's Inventory Turnover too high?
Sotera Health Co's current Inventory Turnover is 2.38. 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 Inventory Turnover compare to VCYT and RDNT?
Sotera Health Co's Inventory Turnover of 2.38 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 Inventory Turnover for a Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry context. However, Inventory Turnover 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 Inventory Turnover mean?
A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Sotera Health Co and its competitors. Sotera Health Co's current Inventory Turnover is 2.38. 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 $17.29 — trading 6% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 2.38. 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 Inventory Turnover calculated?
Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sotera Health Co (SHC), the current Inventory Turnover is 2.38 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 $17.29 is trading 6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.31. GuruFocus considers Sotera Health Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHC:

  • Inventory Turnover: 2.38
  • GF Value™: $16.31 vs. price of $17.29 (6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 4 warning signs

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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