Discontinued — last reported Q4 '17

Non-Current Liabilities

Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current)

STERIS Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current) increased by 2.6% to $3.90M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 23.2%, from $3.17M to $3.90M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current) shows a downward trend with a -3.1% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Liabilities
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2016
Last reportedQ4 2017

How to read this metric

An increase indicates a growing pension deficit, potentially requiring higher future cash contributions, while a decrease signals improved funding status.

Detailed definition

This represents the long-term liability recognized when the projected benefit obligation of a defined benefit pension pl...

Peer comparison

Standard for mature companies with legacy pension obligations to their workforce.

Metric ID: defined_benefit_plan_liabilities_noncurrent

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$4.02M$2.58M$1.21M$1.77M$3.60M$3.52M$3.84M$2.88M$2.98M$2.99M$3.21M$2.73M$3.02M$3.26M$3.17M$3.30M$3.70M$3.80M$3.90M
QoQ Change-35.7%-53.1%+46.3%+103.2%-2.2%+8.9%-25.0%+3.5%+0.4%+7.5%-15.2%+10.9%+7.9%-2.9%+4.2%+12.1%+2.7%+2.6%
YoY Change-10.4%+36.4%+216.8%+62.3%-17.3%-15.2%-16.2%-5.2%+1.5%+9.1%-1.5%+21.0%+22.4%+16.5%+23.2%
Range$1.21M$4.02M
CAGR-0.7%
Avg YoY Growth+22.9%
Median YoY Growth+9.1%
Current Streak4 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STERIS's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current)?
STERIS (STE) reported defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) of $3.90M in Q4 2025.
How has STERIS's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) changed year-over-year?
STERIS's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) increased by 23.2% year-over-year, from $3.17M to $3.90M.
What is the long-term trend for STERIS's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current)?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), STERIS's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) has grown at a -3.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.75M to $3.30M.
What does defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) mean?
The long-term shortfall in funding for company-sponsored pension plans.