SHC (Sotera Health Co) Long-Term Debt: $2,124 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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SHC Sotera Health Co SHC
73 GF Score
Price $18.16
GF Value $16.35
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Sotera Health Co Long-Term Debt?

Sotera Health Co SHC -1.36% 73 Long-Term Debt is $2,124 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SHC with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Sotera Health Co's Long-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,124 Mil.

Sotera Health Co's quarterly Long-Term Debt declined from Sep. 2025 ($2,129 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($2,127 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2025 ($2,127 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($2,124 Mil).

Sotera Health Co's annual Long-Term Debt declined from Dec. 2023 ($2,224 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($2,208 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2024 ($2,208 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($2,127 Mil).

Sotera Health Co  (NAS:SHC) Long-Term Debt Explanation

Long-Term Debt is the sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all long-term debt, which is debt initially having maturities due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer, but excluding the portions thereof scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Long-Term Debt includes notes payable, bonds payable, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of long term debt.

Sotera Health Co Long-Term Debt Related Terms

Sotera Health Co Long-Term Debt Historical Data

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Sotera Health Co Long-Term Debt Chart

Sotera Health Co Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Long-Term Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 1,743.53 1,747.12 2,223.67 2,208.10 2,126.72

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
Long-Term Debt 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 2,205.36 2,202.65 2,129.00 2,126.72 2,124.33
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Long-Term Debt →
What does a Long-Term Debt of $2,124 Mil mean?
Sotera Health Co (SHC) has a Long-Term Debt of $2,124 Mil as of Mar. 2026.
Is Sotera Health Co's Long-Term Debt too high?
Sotera Health Co's current Long-Term Debt is $2,124 Mil. Overall, Sotera Health Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sotera Health Co's Long-Term Debt compare to VCYT and RDNT?
Sotera Health Co's Long-Term Debt of $2,124 Mil 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 Long-Term Debt for a Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
A good Long-Term Debt depends on the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry context. However, Long-Term Debt 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 Long-Term Debt mean?
A high Long-Term Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Sotera Health Co's current Long-Term Debt is $2,124 Mil. 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 $16.35, compared to a current price of $18.16 — trading 11% above its estimated fair value. The current Long-Term Debt is $2,124 Mil. Sotera Health Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Long-Term Debt calculated?
Long-Term Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sotera Health Co (SHC), the current Long-Term Debt is $2,124 Mil 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 $18.16 is trading 11% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.35. GuruFocus considers Sotera Health Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHC:

  • Long-Term Debt: $2,124 Mil
  • GF Value™: $16.35 vs. price of $18.16 (11% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 5 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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