Current Assets

Materials and supplies

STERIS Materials and supplies increased by 3.1% to $829.20M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 12.5%, from $737.15M to $829.20M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Materials and supplies shows an upward trend with a 7.3% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

Consistent levels indicate stable maintenance planning, while significant drops could signal deferred maintenance or supply chain issues.

Detailed definition

Inventory consisting of maintenance parts, equipment components, and operational supplies necessary for the upkeep of ge...

Peer comparison

Standard for all utilities; levels correlate with the size and age of the transmission and distribution network.

Metric ID: railroad_materials_and_supplies

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$577.72M$579.62M$589.27M$597.64M$603.76M$599.20M$621.53M$637.92M$641.38M$641.75M$679.44M$692.64M$700.40M$732.76M$737.15M$749.80M$780.80M$804.30M$829.20M
QoQ Change+0.3%+1.7%+1.4%+1.0%-0.8%+3.7%+2.6%+0.5%+0.1%+5.9%+1.9%+1.1%+4.6%+0.6%+1.7%+4.1%+3.0%+3.1%
YoY Change+4.5%+3.4%+5.5%+6.7%+6.2%+7.1%+9.3%+8.6%+9.2%+14.2%+8.5%+8.3%+11.5%+9.8%+12.5%
Range$577.72M$829.20M
CAGR+8.4%
Avg YoY Growth+8.3%
Median YoY Growth+8.5%
Current Streak13 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STERIS's materials and supplies?
STERIS (STE) reported materials and supplies of $829.20M in Q4 2025.
How has STERIS's materials and supplies changed year-over-year?
STERIS's materials and supplies increased by 12.5% year-over-year, from $737.15M to $829.20M.
What is the long-term trend for STERIS's materials and supplies?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), STERIS's materials and supplies has grown at a 7.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $565.68M to $749.80M.
What does materials and supplies mean?
The value of parts and supplies kept on hand to maintain utility infrastructure.