Sotera Health CoSHC +2.43%74 PB Ratio is 7.83 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 9.44. 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 196 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, Sotera Health Co ranks worse than 85.71% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-06-26), Sotera Health Co's share price is $17.10. Sotera Health Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.18. Hence, Sotera Health Co's PB Ratio of today is 7.83.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sotera Health Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SHC'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.8 Med: 9.44 Max: 18.15
Current: 7.83
During the past 8 years, Sotera Health Co's highest PB Ratio was 18.15. The lowest was 2.80. And the median was 9.44.
SHC's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 85.71% of 196
companies
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry
Industry Median: 2.05
vs SHC: 7.83
During the past 12 months, Sotera Health Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 49.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 19.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.60% per year.
During the past 8 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Sotera Health Co was 134.80% per year. The lowest was -11.70% per year. And the median was 9.60% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
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Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Sotera Health Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Sotera Health Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sotera Health Co's PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry
For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Sotera Health Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sotera Health Co's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Sotera Health Co (SHC) has a PB Ratio of 7.83 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Sotera Health Co and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 9.44. Over the past decade, Sotera Health Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 2.80 to 18.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Sotera Health Co ranks #168 out of 196 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 85.7%.
Is Sotera Health Co's PB Ratio too high?
Sotera Health Co's current PB Ratio of 7.83 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 9.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.80 to a high of 18.15. The Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median PB Ratio is 2.05. Sotera Health Co's value of 7.83 is 282% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sotera Health Co ranks #168 out of 196 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 PB Ratio compare to BLLN and RDNT?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, Sotera Health Co ranks #168 out of 196 companies for PB Ratio. This places Sotera Health Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.05. Sotera Health Co's value of 7.83 is 282% above this benchmark. Historically, Sotera Health Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 2.80 to 18.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.44 vs. the industry median of 2.05, 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 PB Ratio for a Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
The median PB Ratio among Medical Diagnostics & Research companies is 2.05, based on 196 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sotera Health Co's current PB Ratio of 7.83 is 282% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Sotera Health Co and its competitors. For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sotera Health Co's current PB Ratio is 7.83, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 9.44. 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 PB Ratio is 7.83, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 9.44 and 282% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median of 2.05. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sotera Health Co (SHC), the current PB Ratio is 7.83 as of Jun. 26, 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:
PB Ratio: 7.83 (17% below median its 10-year median of 9.44)
GF Value™: $16.31 vs. price of $17.10 (4.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 282% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research median (#168 of 196)
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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