Sotera Health CoSHC +2.43%74 OCF Margin % is 10.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 19.76. GuruFocus rates SHC with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.31 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 204 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, Sotera Health Co ranks better than 80.39% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sotera Health Co's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHC'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.08 Med: 19.76 Max: 30.23
Current: 21.96
During the past 8 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Sotera Health Co was 30.23%. The lowest was -14.08%. And the median was 19.76%.
SHC's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 80.39% of 204
companies
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry
Industry Median: 4.755
vs SHC: 21.96
Sotera Health Co OCF Margin % Related Terms
Sotera Health Co OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sotera Health Co's OCF Margin % 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.
For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Sotera Health Co's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry
For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Sotera Health Co's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sotera Health Co's OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % of 10.51% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Sotera Health Co and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 19.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Sotera Health Co ranks #40 out of 204 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 19.6%.
Is Sotera Health Co's OCF Margin % too high?
Sotera Health Co's current OCF Margin % of 10.51% is 47% below median its 10-year median of 19.76. The Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median OCF Margin % is 4.76. Sotera Health Co's value of 10.51% is 121% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sotera Health Co ranks #40 out of 204 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 OCF Margin % compare to BLLN and RDNT?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, Sotera Health Co ranks #40 out of 204 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Sotera Health Co in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 4.76. Sotera Health Co's value of 10.51% is 121% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 19.76 vs. the industry median of 4.76, Sotera Health Co has consistently been above 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 OCF Margin % for a Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
The median OCF Margin % among Medical Diagnostics & Research companies is 4.76, based on 204 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sotera Health Co's current OCF Margin % of 10.51% is 121% above 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Sotera Health Co and its competitors. For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, the median OCF Margin % is 4.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sotera Health Co's current OCF Margin % is 10.51%, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 19.76. 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 $17.10 — trading 4.8% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 10.51%, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 19.76 and 121% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median of 4.76. Sotera Health Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sotera Health Co (SHC), the current OCF Margin % is 10.51% 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 $17.10 is trading 4.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.31.
GuruFocus considers Sotera Health Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHC:
OCF Margin %: 10.51% (47% below median its 10-year median of 19.76)
GF Value™: $16.31 vs. price of $17.10 (4.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 121% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research median (#40 of 204)
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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