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Sotera Health (SHC)


Market Price (12/26/2025): $17.39 | Market Cap: $4.9 Bil
Sector: Health Care | Industry: Health Care Services

Sotera Health (SHC)


Market Price (12/26/2025): $17.39
Market Cap: $4.9 Bil
Sector: Health Care
Industry: Health Care Services

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0 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 30%
Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is 0.0%
Expensive valuation multiples
P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 91x
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 21%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -41%
Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 56%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 44%
  Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -3.0%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Global Healthcare Product Safety & Compliance. Themes include Medical Device Sterilization, Biopharmaceutical Testing & Safety, and Advanced Diagnostics Support.
  Key risks
SHC key risks include [1] significant financial liabilities from extensive litigation and regulatory scrutiny over its ethylene oxide emissions and [2] a high debt load that limits financial flexibility.
0 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 30%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 21%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 44%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Global Healthcare Product Safety & Compliance. Themes include Medical Device Sterilization, Biopharmaceutical Testing & Safety, and Advanced Diagnostics Support.
4 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is 0.0%
5 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -41%
6 Expensive valuation multiples
P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 91x
7 Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 56%
8 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -3.0%
9 Key risks
SHC key risks include [1] significant financial liabilities from extensive litigation and regulatory scrutiny over its ethylene oxide emissions and [2] a high debt load that limits financial flexibility.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

SHC Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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For the approximate time period from August 31, 2025, to December 26, 2025, Sotera Health (SHC) experienced an 8.1% increase in its stock price, driven by several key factors:

1. Strong Third-Quarter 2025 Financial Performance: Sotera Health reported robust third-quarter 2025 financial results on November 4, 2025, which exceeded analyst expectations. The company announced a 9.1% increase in net revenues to $311 million compared to the third quarter of 2024, and Adjusted EBITDA grew by 12.2% to $164 million. Net income significantly rose to $48 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, from $17 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, in the prior year's third quarter. This strong operational and financial performance significantly boosted investor confidence.

2. Favorable Progress in Ethylene Oxide (EO) Litigation: Throughout the period, Sotera Health announced positive developments regarding its ethylene oxide (EO) litigation. This included the settlement of 129 EO claims in Illinois by July 24, 2025, and favorable rulings from the State Court of Cobb County, Georgia, on October 17, 2025, including granting Sterigenics U.S., LLC's motion for partial summary judgment. These legal advancements reduced perceived risks and uncertainties surrounding the company's future liabilities, positively impacting its stock.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 13.9% change in SHC stock from 9/25/2025 to 12/25/2025 was primarily driven by a 125.5% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
925202512252025Change
Stock Price ($)15.5417.7013.90%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1124.541150.382.30%
Net Income Margin (%)2.14%4.82%125.53%
P/E Multiple183.6790.72-50.61%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)283.93284.07-0.05%
Cumulative Contribution13.90%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/25/2025 to 12/25/2025
ReturnCorrelation
SHC13.9% 
Market (SPY)4.9%45.6%
Sector (XLV)16.2%46.6%

Fundamental Drivers

The 55.8% change in SHC stock from 6/26/2025 to 12/25/2025 was primarily driven by a 114.9% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
626202512252025Change
Stock Price ($)11.3617.7055.81%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1106.791150.383.94%
Net Income Margin (%)2.24%4.82%114.89%
P/E Multiple129.8190.72-30.12%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)283.56284.07-0.18%
Cumulative Contribution55.81%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/26/2025 to 12/25/2025
ReturnCorrelation
SHC55.8% 
Market (SPY)13.1%33.2%
Sector (XLV)16.6%37.2%

Fundamental Drivers

The 30.6% change in SHC stock from 12/25/2024 to 12/25/2025 was primarily driven by a 67.4% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
1225202412252025Change
Stock Price ($)13.5517.7030.63%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1120.481150.382.67%
Net Income Margin (%)6.31%4.82%-23.70%
P/E Multiple54.2190.7267.35%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)283.06284.07-0.36%
Cumulative Contribution30.63%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/25/2024 to 12/25/2025
ReturnCorrelation
SHC30.6% 
Market (SPY)15.8%53.4%
Sector (XLV)13.3%46.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The 123.2% change in SHC stock from 12/26/2022 to 12/25/2025 was primarily driven by a 398.8% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
1226202212252025Change
Stock Price ($)7.9317.70123.20%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)993.351150.3815.81%
Net Income Margin (%)12.30%4.82%-60.82%
P/E Multiple18.1990.72398.79%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)280.14284.07-1.40%
Cumulative Contribution123.16%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/26/2023 to 12/25/2025
ReturnCorrelation
SHC3.8% 
Market (SPY)48.3%38.6%
Sector (XLV)18.5%36.3%

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
SHC Return--14%-65%102%-19%27%-37%
Peers Return�����18%�
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%18%115%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
SHC Win Rate100%50%33%50%50%50% 
Peers Win Rate����47%55% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
SHC Max Drawdown--24%-75%0%-36%-28% 
Peers Max Drawdown�����-12% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: STE, SOLV, CRL, LH, DGX.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/24/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventSHCS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-79.5%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven387.1%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-9.3%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven10.2%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven59 days148 days

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In The Past

Sotera Health's stock fell -79.5% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 3/12/2021. A -79.5% loss requires a 387.1% gain to breakeven.

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About Sotera Health (SHC)

Sotera Health Company provides sterilization, and lab testing and advisory services in the United States, Canada, Europe, and internationally. The company's sterilization services include gamma and electron beam irradiation, and EO processing; Nelson Labs comprise microbiological and analytical chemistry testing; and advisory services for medical device and biopharmaceutical industries. It serves medical devices; pharmaceuticals; food and agricultural products; and commercial, advanced, and specialty application industries. The company was formerly known as Sotera Health Topco, Inc. and changed its name to Sotera Health Company in October 2020. Sotera Health Company was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in Broadview Heights, Ohio.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies to describe Sotera Health (SHC) succinctly:

  • The UL (Underwriters Laboratories) for medical device sterilization and testing, providing the critical services that ensure products are safe and compliant.
  • The ADP for critical sterilization and safety testing services in the healthcare industry, handling an essential, outsourced regulatory-mandated process for manufacturers.
  • The Amazon Web Services (AWS) for medical product safety infrastructure, providing essential sterilization and testing services that healthcare companies rely on to bring safe products to market.

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  • Sterilization Services: Provides contract sterilization for medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and other products utilizing gamma, E-beam, and ethylene oxide technologies.
  • Laboratory Testing & Advisory Services: Offers microbiology and analytical chemistry testing, along with expert advisory services, primarily for the medical device and pharmaceutical industries.
  • Cobalt-60: Supplies Cobalt-60 radioisotopes, which are essential for gamma sterilization processes and various medical applications.

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Company: Sotera Health (SHC)

Sotera Health primarily sells its mission-critical sterilization, lab testing, and advisory services to other companies.

The company serves a highly diversified global customer base across several regulated industries, including:

  • Medical Device Companies: Manufacturers of medical devices that require sterilization services and laboratory testing.
  • Pharmaceutical Companies: Drug manufacturers that utilize sterilization services for products and packaging, as well as laboratory testing and advisory services.
  • Food & Industrial Companies: Companies in the food and other industrial sectors that require specialized testing and sterilization services.

Due to the extensive and diversified nature of its customer base, Sotera Health does not have any single customer that accounts for 10% or more of its consolidated net revenues. As such, specific individual "major customers" are not identified by name in their public filings.

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Michael B. Petras Jr. Chief Executive Officer and Chairman

Mr. Petras has served as Sotera Health's Chief Executive Officer since June 2016 and as Chairman of its board since October 2020. Before joining Sotera Health, he was the Chief Executive Officer of Post-Acute Solutions at Cardinal Health, Inc. from 2015 to 2016, and Chief Executive Officer of Cardinal Health at-Home from 2013 to 2015. From 2011 to 2013, Mr. Petras was the Chief Executive Officer for AssuraMed Holdings, Inc., a medical products supplier that was owned by private equity firms Clayton, Dubilier & Rice and Goldman Sachs, and was subsequently sold to Cardinal Health, Inc. in 2013 for approximately $2 billion. He also spent over 20 years at General Electric, including serving as President and Chief Executive Officer at GE Lighting from 2008 to 2011.

Jonathan M. Lyons Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Lyons has served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Sotera Health since June 2023. Prior to this role, Mr. Lyons was the Vice President, Corporate FP&A for Owens Corning. He also served as Vice President and Finance Leader for Owens Corning's Insulation and Composites businesses, and previously as the company's Treasurer. Mr. Lyons held several senior leadership positions in treasury, FP&A, investor relations, and tax during an 8-year tenure at Cardinal Health.

Michael P. Rutz President of Sterigenics

Mr. Rutz has served as President of Sterigenics, a Sotera Health company, since October 2020, and as its Chief Operating Officer from May 2020 to October 2020. Before joining Sotera Health, he was Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Semiconductor Business Unit at Littlefuse, Inc., an electronic manufacturing company.

Joseph A. Shrawder President of Nelson Labs

Mr. Shrawder serves as President of Nelson Labs, a Sotera Health company. His previous experience includes leading GE Healthcare's Global Service business unit. He also served as CEO of GE Healthcare Latin America from January 2013 to July 2014, and as CEO of GE Healthcare's Surgery business unit from June 2010 to January 2013.

William O. Lehmann Jr. Senior Vice President of Strategy & Corporate Development

Mr. Lehmann serves as Senior Vice President of Strategy & Corporate Development at Sotera Health.

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  • Ethylene Oxide (EtO) Litigation and Regulatory Scrutiny: Sotera Health faces extensive litigation, with hundreds of personal injury claims and tort lawsuits alleging harm from ethylene oxide emissions from its Sterigenics facilities. These lawsuits have resulted in substantial jury verdicts and settlements, creating significant financial liabilities. The ongoing litigation also brings increased regulatory scrutiny of EtO emissions, which could lead to stricter environmental regulations and operational constraints.
  • Dependence on Key Inputs: The company's sterilization processes heavily rely on critical materials such as ethylene oxide (EtO) and Cobalt-60 (Co-60). This dependence exposes Sotera Health to potential supply chain disruptions, price fluctuations, and geopolitical risks, which could adversely impact its cost structure and service delivery.
  • Significant Leverage and High Debt: Sotera Health operates with significant leverage and a high debt load. This financial structure could limit the company's ability to raise additional capital, restrict its operational flexibility in responding to industry or economic challenges, and potentially hinder its capacity to meet existing debt obligations.

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Intensifying regulatory scrutiny and proposed restrictions on Ethylene Oxide (ETO) sterilization, a critical service for Sotera Health's Sterigenics segment. Ongoing actions by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state regulators to tighten emissions standards and potentially limit the use of ETO pose a significant and evolving threat. This could lead to increased operational costs, potential facility disruptions, and necessitate a shift by medical device manufacturers towards alternative, potentially less efficient or more expensive, sterilization methods, impacting Sotera's market share and profitability within its largest business segment.

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Sotera Health (SHC) operates in two primary addressable markets through its three business segments: sterilization services and lab testing and advisory services.

Sterilization Services

Sotera Health, through its Sterigenics and Nordion businesses, is a leading provider of sterilization services, including Ethylene Oxide (EtO), Gamma, and E-beam sterilization. Nordion specifically supplies Cobalt-60, a key component for gamma sterilization.

  • The global sterilization services market was valued at approximately USD 3.52 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 5.49 billion by 2030, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.9%.
  • Another estimate places the global sterilization services market at USD 3.93 billion in 2024, expecting it to increase to USD 7.93 billion by 2034 with a CAGR of 7.3%.
  • In 2024, the global sterilization services market was also estimated at USD 5.60 billion, with projections to reach around USD 10.64 billion by 2034, demonstrating a CAGR of 6.63%.
  • North America held the largest share of the global sterilization services market in 2024. The U.S. sterilization services market alone was valued at USD 1.75 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to reach approximately USD 3.38 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 6.68%.
  • The Ethylene Oxide (EtO) sterilization segment accounted for the largest share of the sterilization services market in 2024.
  • The global gamma irradiation sterilization services market was estimated at USD 2.5 billion in 2025, with a projected CAGR of 7% from 2025 to 2033.
  • The global medical device sterilization market was valued at USD 15.65 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 28.93 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 8.02%. The U.S. medical device sterilization market was valued at USD 5.09 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 9.09 billion by 2033.

Lab Testing and Advisory Services

Through Nelson Labs, Sotera Health provides microbiological and analytical chemistry testing and advisory services primarily for the medical device and pharmaceutical industries.

  • The global medical device testing market was valued at USD 5.20 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 11.82 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 10.80%.
  • Another report indicates the global medical device testing services market was valued at USD 8.6 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.8% from 2025 to 2034.
  • The global medical device testing services market size was estimated at USD 9.76 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 16.77 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 9.49%.
  • North America dominates the global medical device testing market, accounting for approximately 40.2% of the market share in 2024, with the U.S. holding about 35%. However, Asia-Pacific dominated the medical device testing services market with a 41.18% share in 2024.
  • The preclinical medical device testing services market is projected to expand from USD 1.7 billion in 2025 to USD 2.8 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 5.3%. Medical device manufacturers are expected to account for 47% of this market in 2025.

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Expected Drivers of Future Revenue Growth for Sotera Health (SHC)

  • Favorable Pricing and Volume/Mix Expansion: Sotera Health consistently demonstrates pricing power across its segments, contributing to revenue growth. This is further bolstered by improvements in volume and mix across its Sterigenics and Nordion businesses, indicating increased demand and optimal utilization of services. For instance, Sterigenics' Q3 2024 revenue growth included favorable pricing of 4.4% and a 50 basis point increase from volume and mix. Similarly, Q1 2025 revenue growth for Sterigenics was driven by favorable pricing, while Nordion's growth was mainly attributable to volume and mix from the timing of reactor harvest schedules.
  • Expansion within a Large Serviceable Addressable Market and Strategic Capital Investments: Sotera Health has identified a substantial serviceable addressable market of $18 billion, presenting significant opportunities for expansion. The company plans to leverage customer feedback to guide capital investment decisions and its growth outlook, aiming for an organic compound annual revenue growth rate of 5% to 7% for 2025-2027. This indicates a strategy of investing in capacity and capabilities to capture a larger share of its extensive market.
  • Growth in Core Lab Testing Services and Stable Cobalt-60 Supply: Nelson Labs continues to see growth in its core lab testing services, which is a key driver for that segment. Furthermore, the Nordion segment benefits from the stability and strategic importance of its Cobalt-60 supply. The renewal of Nordion's Class 1B license for 25 years secures the global Cobalt-60 supply for sterilization and radiotherapeutic treatments, eliminating revenue risk associated with Cobalt-60 for 2025 and supporting mid- to high single-digit growth for the segment.

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Share Issuance

  • Sotera Health completed its initial public offering (IPO) in November 2020, generating approximately $1.1 billion in gross proceeds.
  • The company executed a follow-on equity offering, issuing 20,000,000 shares of common stock at $15.35 per share, raising $307 million.
  • An additional follow-on equity offering involved filing for 20,000,000 shares at $16.16 per share, valued at $323.2 million.

Inbound Investments

  • The company raised approximately $1.1 billion in gross proceeds through its initial public offering in November 2020.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures were $54 million in 2020, $102 million in 2021, $182 million in 2022, $215 million in 2023, and $179.1 million in 2024.
  • The capital expenditure guidance for 2025 has been revised downward multiple times, most recently to a range of $125 million to $135 million, citing project timing and cost savings.
  • Expected capital expenditures for 2026 are approximately $110 million. These expenditures primarily focus on emissions controls, facility enhancements, regulatory compliance, and capacity expansion.

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Financials

SHCSTESOLVCRLLHDGXMedian
NameSotera H.Steris SolventumCharles .Labcorp Quest Di. 
Mkt Price17.70255.6880.18203.16254.46175.92189.54
Mkt Cap5.025.214.010.021.119.716.8
Rev LTM1,1505,7038,4024,02413,76510,8507,052
Op Inc LTM3441,0436743561,3651,531858
FCF LTM87961505441,3811,393752
FCF 3Y Avg-647269174911,0801,004821
CFO LTM2401,3014937491,8041,8851,025
CFO 3Y Avg1211,0841,2737481,5311,4541,178

Growth & Margins

SHCSTESOLVCRLLHDGXMedian
NameSotera H.Steris SolventumCharles .Labcorp Quest Di. 
Rev Chg LTM2.7%7.1%2.3%-0.9%8.3%13.7%4.9%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg5.2%9.0%-2.3%8.6%2.2%5.2%
Rev Chg Q9.1%9.9%0.7%-0.5%8.6%13.2%8.8%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM2.3%2.4%0.2%-0.1%2.1%3.1%2.2%
Op Mgn LTM29.9%18.3%8.0%8.8%9.9%14.1%12.0%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg27.2%17.8%14.8%12.4%9.6%13.1%14.0%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM2.0%0.4%-1.2%0.4%0.8%0.1%0.4%
CFO/Rev LTM20.8%22.8%5.9%18.6%13.1%17.4%18.0%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg10.0%20.6%15.5%18.3%11.9%14.5%15.0%
FCF/Rev LTM7.5%16.9%0.6%13.5%10.0%12.8%11.4%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-7.2%13.8%11.2%12.0%8.4%10.0%10.6%

Valuation

SHCSTESOLVCRLLHDGXMedian
NameSotera H.Steris SolventumCharles .Labcorp Quest Di. 
Mkt Cap5.025.214.010.021.119.716.8
P/S4.44.41.72.51.51.82.2
P/EBIT17.725.76.7112.015.912.616.8
P/E90.736.59.2-119.824.720.322.5
P/CFO21.019.328.313.311.710.516.3
Total Yield1.1%3.7%10.9%-0.8%5.2%6.7%4.4%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.9%0.0%0.0%1.1%1.8%0.5%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-1.6%3.1%-5.4%5.4%5.6%5.4%
D/E0.50.10.40.30.30.30.3
Net D/E0.40.10.30.20.30.30.3

Returns

SHCSTESOLVCRLLHDGXMedian
NameSotera H.Steris SolventumCharles .Labcorp Quest Di. 
1M Rtn1.9%-4.5%-6.5%14.1%-5.4%-8.5%-5.0%
3M Rtn13.9%5.0%13.8%39.6%-7.6%-4.7%9.4%
6M Rtn55.8%7.7%7.4%34.0%-0.5%0.3%7.6%
12M Rtn30.6%23.8%20.5%9.1%12.1%16.8%18.6%
3Y Rtn123.2%44.6%--7.0%12.2%19.5%19.5%
1M Excs Rtn2.1%-6.2%-7.2%15.8%-7.2%-11.1%-6.7%
3M Excs Rtn8.9%0.0%8.8%34.6%-12.6%-9.6%4.4%
6M Excs Rtn42.9%-5.1%-5.4%21.1%-13.3%-12.6%-5.3%
12M Excs Rtn16.8%7.6%3.1%-7.5%-4.3%0.2%1.6%
3Y Excs Rtn31.2%-35.7%--87.8%-68.1%-58.2%-58.2%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Sterigenics667627572499472
Nelson Labs222223219205190
Nordion160154141115116
Total1,0491,004931818778


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$17.70 
Market Cap ($ Bil)5.0 
First Trading Date11/20/2020 
Distance from 52W High0.0% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$16.57$13.89
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA6.8%27.5%
 3M1YR
Volatility25.9%44.1%
Downside Capture66.7899.04
Upside Capture112.68111.21
Correlation (SPY)46.0%53.5%
SHC Betas & Captures as of 11/30/2025

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta1.020.980.951.361.171.15
Up Beta1.581.391.451.661.431.38
Down Beta-0.930.720.681.160.960.86
Up Capture171%131%96%172%121%139%
Bmk +ve Days13263974142427
Stock +ve Days13243161120362
Down Capture86%74%90%104%99%101%
Bmk -ve Days7162452107323
Stock -ve Days7183263125377

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
 Comparison of SHC With Other Asset Classes (Last 1Y)
 SHCSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return33.4%16.4%19.2%71.9%8.9%6.0%-10.1%
Annualized Volatility43.8%17.3%19.5%19.3%15.3%17.1%35.0%
Sharpe Ratio0.770.720.782.690.360.18-0.12
Correlation With Other Assets 46.2%53.4%8.2%18.3%39.2%18.1%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLV, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 5-Year Data
 Comparison of SHC With Other Asset Classes (Last 5Y)
 SHCSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return-7.4%8.6%14.9%18.7%11.7%4.8%32.7%
Annualized Volatility65.2%14.5%17.1%15.5%18.7%18.9%48.7%
Sharpe Ratio0.100.410.700.970.510.170.60
Correlation With Other Assets 26.9%30.8%5.8%7.4%26.7%13.1%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLV, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 10-Year Data
 Comparison of SHC With Other Asset Classes (Last 10Y)
 SHCSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return-6.7%9.8%14.7%14.9%6.9%5.2%69.3%
Annualized Volatility65.1%16.6%18.0%14.8%17.6%20.8%55.8%
Sharpe Ratio0.110.480.700.830.310.220.90
Correlation With Other Assets 26.7%30.7%5.4%7.3%26.6%12.9%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLV, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date12152025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity7,138,895
Short Interest: % Change Since 11302025-6.3%
Average Daily Volume2,745,129
Days-to-Cover Short Interest2.60
Basic Shares Quantity284,067,000
Short % of Basic Shares2.5%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
11/4/2025-1.1%-5.2%-0.3%
8/8/202524.5%40.5%41.8%
5/1/20255.2%14.3%6.4%
1/14/2025-2.5%1.7%2.3%
11/5/2024-2.4%0.8%-15.9%
8/5/20247.6%10.1%16.2%
2/27/20241.6%-14.5%-32.4%
11/1/20231.7%7.3%7.8%
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SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive9911
# Negative997
Median Positive1.7%7.5%6.4%
Median Negative-4.9%-9.6%-12.8%
Max Positive24.5%40.5%41.8%
Max Negative-10.8%-14.5%-32.4%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251104202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025808202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025501202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024227202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241105202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024805202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024502202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023227202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231101202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023803202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023503202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022228202310-K 12/31/2022
93020221102202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022804202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022505202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021301202210-K 12/31/2021