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STESTERIS plc (Ireland)Hold5.8·$212.98+1.40%
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STERIS plc (Ireland) (STE) Stock Analysis

Recovery setup

HoldModerate Confidence

Healthcare · Medical Devices

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $212.98, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Concentration risk — Supplier: ethylene oxide and cobalt-60 (single-source AST materials); Thin upside margin: 4.9%.

STERIS (Ireland) is a global provider of infection prevention and sterilization products/services for healthcare, contract sterilization (AST), and life sciences customers. Three segments earn revenue from consumables, equipment maintenance, and outsourced reprocessing services... Read more

$212.98+4.9% A.UpsideScore 5.8/10#10 of 40 Medical Devices
QualityF-score9 / 9FCF yield4.08%
IncomeYield1.20%(5y avg 0.90%)Payout31.02%sustainable
Stop $203.14Target $223.47(analyst − 13%)A.R:R 0.8:1
Analyst target$256.86+20.6%7 analysts
$223.47our TP
$212.98price
$256.86mean
$280

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $212.98, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Concentration risk — Supplier: ethylene oxide and cobalt-60 (single-source AST materials); Thin upside margin: 4.9%. Chart setup: Death cross but MACD improving, RSI 48. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. Score 5.8/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 6/9 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, news events none recent, earnings proximity 57d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: moderate.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-06-09
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Wed, Aug 5, 202657d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Sector modifier (Healthcare): +0.5
Strong growth profile
Risks
Concentration risk — Supplier: ethylene oxide and cobalt-60 (single-source AST materials)
Thin upside margin: 4.9%
Below 200-MA, MA slope -1.2%/30d (confirmed downtrend)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)26.5
P/E (Fwd)17.3
Mkt Cap$20.5B
EV/EBITDA13.9
Profit Mgn13.2%
ROE11.4%
Rev Growth7.3%
Beta0.92
Dividend1.20%
Rating analysts15

Quality Signals

Piotroski F9/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C3.04bearish
IV50%elevated
Max Pain$330+54.9% vs spot

Concentration Risks(10-K Item 1A)

  • HIGHSupplierethylene oxide and cobalt-60 (single-source AST materials)
    10-K Item 1: 'We have long-term supply contracts for certain materials...such as ethylene oxide ("EO") and radioisotope cobalt-60 ("cobalt-60"), which are necessary to our AST operations.'

Material Events(8-K, last 90d)

  • 2026-05-07Item 5.02LOW
    Richard C. Breeden not standing for re-election at 2026 AGM (no disagreement cited). Pierre Boulud (CEO of bioMérieux) appointed as new director effective May 5, 2026, joining Audit Committee and R&D Committee.
    SEC filing →
  • 2026-04-06Item 5.02LOW
    Amendment to Transition Agreement with former CFO Michael J. Tokich extends part-time senior financial advisor role through March 31, 2027 at reduced $60,000 annual salary. Routine transition arrangement.
    SEC filing →

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Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker

Ranks in the bottom of its industry peers on the composite signal. Better names in the same sector exist.static

Growth Rank
4.0
Value Rank
4.2
Quality Rank
6.5
GatesA.R:R 0.8 < 1.5@spotDeath cross (50MA < 200MA)Executive change: officer departure/appointmentMomentum 5.6>=5.5Insider activity: OKNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 57d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARRecoverySuitability: Moderate
RSI
48 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MADEATH CROSSSupport $199.30Resistance $219.49

Price Targets

$203
$223
A.Upside+4.9%
A.R:R0.8:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeRisk-Off

Risk Alerts

! asymmetry at 0.8 (below the engine's 1.5 threshold)@spot

Earnings

B
B
M
M
2/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-05 (57d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is STE stock a buy right now?

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $212.98, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Concentration risk — Supplier: ethylene oxide and cobalt-60 (single-source AST materials); Thin upside margin: 4.9%. Chart setup: Death cross but MACD improving, RSI 48. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. Target $223.47 (+4.9%), stop $203.14 (−4.8%), A.R:R 0.8:1. Score 5.8/10, moderate confidence.

What is the STE stock price target?

Take-profit target: $223.47 (+4.9% upside). Target $223.47 (+4.9%), stop $203.14 (−4.8%), A.R:R 0.8:1. Stop-loss: $203.14.

What are the risks of investing in STE?

Concentration risk — Supplier: ethylene oxide and cobalt-60 (single-source AST materials); Thin upside margin: 4.9%; Below 200-MA, MA slope -1.2%/30d (confirmed downtrend).

Is STE overvalued or undervalued?

STERIS plc (Ireland) trades at a P/E of 26.5 (forward 17.3). TrendMatrix value score: 5.7/10. Verdict: Hold.

What do analysts say about STE?

15 analysts cover STE with a consensus score of 3.9/5. Average price target: $257.

What does STERIS plc (Ireland) do?STERIS (Ireland) is a global provider of infection prevention and sterilization products/services for healthcare,...

STERIS (Ireland) is a global provider of infection prevention and sterilization products/services for healthcare, contract sterilization (AST), and life sciences customers. Three segments earn revenue from consumables, equipment maintenance, and outsourced reprocessing services with no single customer exceeding 10% of any segment's revenues.

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