Non-Current Liabilities

Long-Term Debt

STERIS Long-Term Debt increased by 0.1% to $1.90B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 12.3%, from $2.16B to $1.90B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Long-Term Debt shows an upward trend with a 5.5% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Liabilities
CategoryLeverage
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2016
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates higher leverage and interest expense, while a decrease suggests debt repayment or deleveraging.

Detailed definition

This represents the total value of debt obligations, such as bonds or loans, that are due for repayment beyond the curre...

Peer comparison

Varies significantly by industry; capital-intensive sectors like healthcare often carry higher long-term debt.

Metric ID: long_term_debt

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$3.43B$3.44B$3.30B$3.09B$3.00B$3.02B$3.06B$3.08B$2.92B$3.44B$3.31B$3.21B$2.32B$2.24B$2.16B$2.04B$1.90B$1.90B$1.90B
QoQ Change+0.3%-4.1%-6.5%-2.9%+0.9%+1.2%+0.6%-5.0%+17.6%-3.7%-3.1%-27.8%-3.4%-3.2%-5.5%-6.9%-0.3%+0.1%
YoY Change-12.7%-12.2%-7.3%-0.3%-2.5%+13.6%+8.1%+4.1%-20.8%-34.9%-34.6%-36.3%-17.8%-15.2%-12.3%
Range$1.90B$3.44B
CAGR-12.3%
Avg YoY Growth-12.1%
Median YoY Growth-12.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STERIS's long-term debt?
STERIS (STE) reported long-term debt of $1.90B in Q4 2025.
How has STERIS's long-term debt changed year-over-year?
STERIS's long-term debt decreased by 12.3% year-over-year, from $2.16B to $1.90B.
What is the long-term trend for STERIS's long-term debt?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), STERIS's long-term debt has grown at a 5.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.65B to $2.04B.
What does long-term debt mean?
The total amount of debt that is not due for repayment within the next year.