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Sotera Health CoSHC -2.85%74 Net-Net Working Capital is $-7.60 as of Mar. 2026. 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 79 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, Sotera Health Co ranks worse than 1265821.52% on this metric.
In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.
Sotera Health Co's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-7.60.
The industry rank for Sotera Health Co's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:
SHC's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry.
Industry Median: 5.73 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.
Sotera Health Co (NAS:SHC) Net-Net Working Capital Explanation
One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham's strategy produced similar results.
Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their net-net value. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.
Sotera Health Co Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms
Sotera Health Co Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sotera Health Co's Net-Net Working Capital 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 VCYT, RDNT, BLLN: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison
For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Sotera Health Co's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital 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 Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry
For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Sotera Health Co's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sotera Health Co's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital 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.
In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full.
In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.
This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.
What does a Net-Net Working Capital of $-7.60 mean?
Sotera Health Co (SHC) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $-7.60 as of Mar. 2026. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on Sotera Health Co According to the industry distribution chart, Sotera Health Co ranks #999999 out of 79 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry.
Is Sotera Health Co's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Sotera Health Co's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-7.60. Based on the distribution chart, Sotera Health Co ranks #999999 out of 79 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Net-Net Working Capital compare to VCYT and RDNT?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, Sotera Health Co ranks #999999 out of 79 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Sotera Health Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.73. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net-Net Working Capital for a Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Medical Diagnostics & Research companies is 5.73, based on 79 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net-Net Working Capital significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net-Net Working Capital 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 Net-Net Working Capital mean?
A high Net-Net Working Capital can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on Sotera Health Co For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sotera Health Co's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-7.60. 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 Net-Net Working Capital is $-7.60. 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 Net-Net Working Capital calculated?
Net-Net Working Capital is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sotera Health Co (SHC), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $-7.60 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 $17.75 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:
Net-Net Working Capital: $-7.60
GF Value™: $16.36 vs. price of $17.75 (8.5% 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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