Stocks analysis

Analysis for STE

  • 📈 Growth — 22/30
  • 💰 Profitability — 16/20
  • 🏦 Financial Health — 16/20
  • 💵 Valuation — 12/20
  • ⚠️ Risk — 6/10
Overall Score: 70/100

Summary:


📈 Growth & Financial Trajectory

Over eight quarters, Revenues rose from about $1.33B to $1.49B, a roughly 12% increase. Net income progressed from around $178M to around $201M (peaking near $220M in 2026 Q4), indicating a positive trajectory with a minor dip in the latest quarter.

💰 Margins & Cash Flow

Gross margin stayed in the mid-40s percent range (44-46%), with operating margin near 19-21%. Cash flow from operations remained robust ($260M–$367M per quarter); investing cash flows were negative, and overall net cash flow turned positive in recent periods (e.g., $42.8M).

🛡️ Balance Sheet & Liquidity

Total assets around $10.1–$10.8B; equity about $6.4–$7.2B. Long-term debt around $1.7–$2.0B. Current assets comfortably exceed current liabilities, implying solid liquidity and modest leverage.

⚠️ Key Drivers & Risks

  • Drivers: Healthcare capex strength and Sterilization/infection-prevention demand.
  • Risks: Healthcare budget cyclicality and margin pressure; regulatory/acquisition integration risks.