STERIS plc (STE)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in STERIS plc, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

STERIS plc (STE) has returned -12.55% so far this year and -1.46% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, STE has achieved an annualized return of 13.04%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 1, 1992, STE's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.70%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.4 years.

Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Sep 1995 with a return of +43.4%, while the worst month was Apr 1999 at -33.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, STE closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 26, 2001 with a return of +19.5%, while the worst single day was Apr 28, 1999 at -32.5%.

STERIS plc has an annualized alpha of 15.06%, beta of 0.83, and R² of 0.16 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 02, 1992.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (97.43%) than losses (60.80%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• R² of 0.16 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

STE ranks 36 for risk / return — below 36% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for STERIS plc (STE) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

STERIS plc provided a 1.11% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.46 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 15 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for STERIS plc. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the STERIS plc. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the STERIS plc was 77.22%, occurring on May 26, 2000. Recovery took 2054 trading sessions.

The current STERIS plc drawdown is 17.48%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of STERIS plc over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how STERIS plc is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Medical Devices industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.