STERIS plcSTE

Healthcare
Neutral

ASignal's systematic analysis rates STE as Neutral. STERIS plc has a market cap of $22.26B, a P/E of 28.8, a 13.2% net margin, and 7.3% year-over-year revenue growth.

Reflects the latest available analysis · analyzed Aug 1, 2026

The case on STE

Bull vs bear, surfaced by ASignal's framework agents from public market data. The precise verdict: ASignal Rank, confidence, and price targets - is in the app.

Bull case
  • Positive MACD histogram indicating strengthening upward momentum
  • Price above SMA20 and SMA50, confirming uptrend
  • RSI near upper neutral threshold (59.16), suggesting momentum without overbought condition
  • Strong free cash flow of $837.29M supports financial flexibility
  • Low debt-to-equity ratio (0.29x) indicates solid financial health
  • Operating margin of 20.04% reflects pricing power and efficiency
VS
Bear case
  • High dividend yield of 113% raises sustainability concerns
  • PEG ratio of 1.90x suggests overvaluation relative to growth
  • Limited Reddit retail sentiment data (0 mentions)
  • Forward P/E of 18.70x above market average, implying premium valuation

Key facts

Sector
Healthcare
Market cap
$22.26B
P/E ratio
28.8
Gross margin
44.2%
Net margin
13.2%
Rev growth YoY
7.3%
Price (Aug 1, 2026)
$228.4

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STERIS plc (STE) Stock Analysis - ASignal rates it Neutral