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Sotera Health CoSHC -0.13%76 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates SHC with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.37 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 173 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, Sotera Health Co ranks better than 69.94% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Sotera Health Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sotera Health Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SHC'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.7 Med: -0.2 Max: 0
Current: -0.2
During the past 8 years, Sotera Health Co's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -0.70%. And the median was -0.20%.
SHC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 69.94% of 173
companies
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry
Industry Median: -2.4
vs SHC: -0.20
Sotera Health Co (NAS:SHC) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Sotera Health Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
SHC vs RDNT, VCYT, TWST: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Sotera Health Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry
For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Sotera Health Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sotera Health Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Sotera Health Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.20 mean?
Sotera Health Co (SHC) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.20 as of Jun. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Sotera Health Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sotera Health Co ranks #52 out of 173 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 30.1%.
Is Sotera Health Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Sotera Health Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. Based on the distribution chart, Sotera Health Co ranks #52 out of 173 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sotera Health Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sotera Health Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to RDNT and VCYT?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, Sotera Health Co ranks #52 out of 173 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Sotera Health Co in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Sotera Health Co and its competitors. Sotera Health Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. 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 $16.37, compared to a current price of $18.87 — trading 15.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. Sotera Health Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sotera Health Co (SHC), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20 as of Jun. 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 $18.87 is trading 15.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.37.
GuruFocus considers Sotera Health Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHC:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.20
GF Value™: $16.37 vs. price of $18.87 (15.3% 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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