STERIS plc (STE) — Tangible Net Worth Ratio
STERIS plc (STE) has a Tangible Net Worth Ratio of 76.4% as of December 2025. This metric is calculated by deducting intangible assets ($1.69 Billion) from net assets ($7.17 Billion) and expressing it as a percentage of total net assets. A higher ratio means that more of the company's equity is backed by tangible, balance-sheet-verifiable assets rather than goodwill, patents, or brand value. See STE working capital ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
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STERIS plc Tangible Net Worth Ratio (1991–2025)
This chart shows how STERIS plc's Tangible Net Worth Ratio has changed across 35 annual periods from 1991 to 2025. As of December 2025, the ratio stands at 76.4%, reflecting net assets of $7.17 Billion with intangible assets of $1.69 Billion USD. See defensive interval ratio of STERIS plc to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Tangible Net Worth Ratio for STERIS plc (1991–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Tangible Net Worth Ratio for STERIS plc from 1991 to 2025, covering 35 annual filings. Each row shows net assets, intangible assets, total assets, the tangible net worth ratio, and the change in percentage points versus the prior year. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see market cap of STERIS plc.
| Year | Tangible NW Ratio | Net Assets (USD) | Intangible Assets | Total Assets | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 72.0% | $6.62 Billion | $1.85 Billion | $10.15 Billion | ▲ +5.5 pp |
| 2024 | 66.4% | $6.32 Billion | $2.12 Billion | $11.06 Billion | ▲ +15.0 pp |
| 2023 | 51.4% | $6.09 Billion | $2.96 Billion | $10.82 Billion | ▲ +2.3 pp |
| 2022 | 49.1% | $6.54 Billion | $3.33 Billion | $11.42 Billion | ▼ -27.8 pp |
| 2021 | 76.9% | $3.89 Billion | $898.41 Million | $6.57 Billion | ▼ -6.5 pp |
| 2020 | 83.4% | $3.41 Billion | $565.47 Million | $5.43 Billion | ▲ +2.4 pp |
| 2019 | 81.0% | $3.19 Billion | $604.61 Million | $5.07 Billion | ▲ +3.6 pp |
| 2018 | 77.4% | $3.22 Billion | $726.98 Million | $5.20 Billion | ▲ +3.2 pp |
| 2017 | 74.2% | $2.81 Billion | $724.89 Million | $4.92 Billion | ▲ +11.2 pp |
| 2016 | 63.0% | $3.04 Billion | $1.12 Billion | $5.35 Billion | ▼ -12.0 pp |
| 2015 | 75.0% | $1.07 Billion | $268.00 Million | $2.10 Billion | ▼ -2.8 pp |
| 2014 | 77.8% | $1.04 Billion | $230.70 Million | $1.89 Billion | ▲ +0.5 pp |
| 2013 | 77.3% | $946.98 Million | $214.96 Million | $1.76 Billion | ▼ -18.8 pp |
| 2012 | 96.1% | $822.66 Million | $31.93 Million | $1.41 Billion | ▼ -0.1 pp |
| 2011 | 96.2% | $788.66 Million | $29.62 Million | $1.43 Billion | ▲ +36.7 pp |
| 2010 | 59.5% | $754.49 Million | $305.31 Million | $1.24 Billion | ▲ +2.1 pp |
| 2009 | 57.5% | $717.74 Million | $305.19 Million | $1.22 Billion | ▲ +5.3 pp |
| 2008 | 52.2% | $706.48 Million | $337.98 Million | $1.24 Billion | ▼ -4.8 pp |
| 2007 | 57.0% | $774.29 Million | $332.95 Million | $1.21 Billion | ▲ +1.7 pp |
| 2006 | 55.3% | $730.83 Million | $326.53 Million | $1.19 Billion | ▼ -38.0 pp |
| 2005 | 93.3% | $755.64 Million | $50.43 Million | $1.19 Billion | ▲ +27.3 pp |
| 2004 | 66.0% | $679.06 Million | $230.99 Million | $1.07 Billion | ▼ -0.2 pp |
| 2003 | 66.2% | $569.53 Million | $192.42 Million | $894.99 Million | ▲ +5.4 pp |
| 2002 | 60.8% | $487.14 Million | $190.82 Million | $841.57 Million | ▲ +5.1 pp |
| 2001 | 55.7% | $424.38 Million | $187.92 Million | $844.98 Million | ▲ +4.2 pp |
| 2000 | 51.5% | $421.09 Million | $204.34 Million | $903.57 Million | ▼ -0.7 pp |
| 1999 | 52.2% | $435.90 Million | $208.30 Million | $866.00 Million | ▲ +0.7 pp |
| 1998 | 51.5% | $358.95 Million | $173.97 Million | $732.33 Million | ▼ -8.0 pp |
| 1997 | 59.5% | $294.70 Million | $119.40 Million | $539.50 Million | ▼ -6.3 pp |
| 1996 | 65.8% | $304.10 Million | $103.90 Million | $592.70 Million | ▼ -34.2 pp |
| 1995 | 100.0% | $44.60 Million | $0.00 | $54.90 Million | ▲ +1.1 pp |
| 1994 | 98.9% | $35.20 Million | $400.00K | $42.70 Million | ▲ +0.4 pp |
| 1993 | 98.5% | $26.90 Million | $400.00K | $30.90 Million | ▲ +6.1 pp |
| 1992 | 92.5% | $5.30 Million | $400.00K | $8.00 Million | ▲ +12.5 pp |
| 1991 | 80.0% | $1.50 Million | $300.00K | $4.40 Million | — |