Sotera Health CoSHC +2.43%74 Quick Ratio is 2.54 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 2.24. 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 215 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, Sotera Health Co ranks better than 64.19% on this metric.
Sotera Health Co has a quick ratio of 2.54. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sotera Health Co's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SHC'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.77 Med: 2.24 Max: 2.86
Current: 2.54
During the past 8 years, Sotera Health Co's highest Quick Ratio was 2.86. The lowest was 0.77. And the median was 2.24.
SHC's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 64.19% of 215
companies
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry
Industry Median: 1.67
vs SHC: 2.54
Sotera Health Co (NAS:SHC) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Sotera Health Co Quick Ratio Related Terms
Sotera Health Co Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sotera Health Co's Quick 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 Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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 Quick Ratio vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry
For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Sotera Health Co's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sotera Health Co's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Sotera Health Co's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Quick Ratio of 2.54 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Sotera Health Co and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 2.24. Over the past decade, Sotera Health Co's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.77 to 2.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Sotera Health Co ranks #77 out of 215 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 35.8%.
Is Sotera Health Co's Quick Ratio too high?
Sotera Health Co's current Quick Ratio of 2.54 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 2.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.77 to a high of 2.86. The Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median Quick Ratio is 1.67. Sotera Health Co's value of 2.54 is 52.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sotera Health Co ranks #77 out of 215 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Quick Ratio compare to BLLN and RDNT?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, Sotera Health Co ranks #77 out of 215 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Sotera Health Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.67. Sotera Health Co's value of 2.54 is 52.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Sotera Health Co's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.77 to 2.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.24 vs. the industry median of 1.67, 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 Quick Ratio for a Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
The median Quick Ratio among Medical Diagnostics & Research companies is 1.67, based on 215 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sotera Health Co's current Quick Ratio of 2.54 is 52.1% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Sotera Health Co and its competitors. For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sotera Health Co's current Quick Ratio is 2.54, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 2.24. 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 Quick Ratio is 2.54, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 2.24 and 52.1% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median of 1.67. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sotera Health Co (SHC), the current Quick Ratio is 2.54 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:
Quick Ratio: 2.54 (13% above median its 10-year median of 2.24)
GF Value™: $16.31 vs. price of $17.10 (4.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.1% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research median (#77 of 215)
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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