STERISSTE.NValuation Analysis
Based on the blended 10-year P/E and P/B percentiles, the stock currently sits in the “Deeply Undervalued” zone.
As of Oct 16, 2026, STERIS (STE.N) trades at a P/E of 27.00x, P/B of 3.02x, P/S of 3.60x, and a dividend yield of 0.88%.
Longitudinal percentile comparison: P/E sits at the 5th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 12th percentile over 3Y); P/B sits at the 9th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 15th percentile over 3Y); P/S sits at the 7th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 13th percentile over 3Y).
Cross-sectional valuation: its P/E ranks at the 54th percentile within its industry and the 65th percentile across the broader market.
Shareholder return highlight: Total Shareholder Yield is 1.85%, ranking at the 80th percentile over the trailing 20Y window.
The P/E and P/B long-window percentiles differ by only 4.0 points, pointing to a consistent valuation read across both metrics. Relative to industry peers, its P/E shows a deeper discount than it does against the broader market. Breaking down the total shareholder yield: 0.88% comes from cash dividends, with an implied ~0.97% from buybacks — a fairly balanced mix of both channels. STERIS operates in the Manufacturing sector. Data refreshes weekly and is for reference only, not investment advice.
Also listed as: NYSE: STE · STE
Want the full picture on whether STERIS (STE.N) is under- or over-valued? See the full 3Y / 5Y / 10Y / 20Y P/E, P/B, P/S, Dividend Yield & Total Shareholder Yield percentile matrix and the interactive ECharts trend chart on this page.
Historical Percentiles by Metric
| Metric | Current | Market Percentile | Industry Percentile | 3Y Pctl | 5Y Pctl | 10Y Pctl | 20Y Pctl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E (TTM) | 27.00 | ||||||
| P/B (MRQ) | 3.02 | ||||||
| P/S (TTM) | 3.60 | ||||||
| Dividend Yield | 0.88% | ||||||
| Buyback + Div Yield | 1.85% |