Industry Statistics
- Companies: 2
- Median P/E: 37.3 (vs. sector 26.6)
- Average ROE: 7.1% (vs. sector 7.0%)
- Average debt/equity: 0.26 (vs. sector 0.80)
- Average dividend yield: 0.9% (vs. sector 0.5%)
- Average net margin: 9.6% (vs. sector -0.2%)
- Total market cap: $51.4B
Cheapest by P/E
- STERIS plc (STE) — P/E 25.5
- Alcon Inc. (ALC) — P/E 49.0
Top Dividend Payers
- STERIS plc (STE) — 1.2%
- Alcon Inc. (ALC) — 0.6%
Top Companies by Market Cap
- Alcon Inc. (ALC) — $31.1B · P/E 49.0
- STERIS plc (STE) — $20.3B · P/E 25.5
Related industries
- Drug Manufacturers - General · 16 · $4.12T
- Biotechnology · 98 · $1.07T
- Medical - Diagnostics & Research · 23 · $839.2B
- Medical - Devices · 27 · $712.3B
- Medical - Healthcare Plans · 8 · $691.4B
- Medical - Instruments & Supplies · 19 · $377.6B
- Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic · 14 · $242.3B
- Medical - Distribution · 4 · $228.9B
- Medical - Care Facilities · 20 · $219.8B
- Medical - Healthcare Information Services · 8 · $57.4B
- Medical - Pharmaceuticals · 5 · $48.5B
Frequently Asked Questions
How many publicly-traded companies are in the Medical - Specialties industry?
The Medical - Specialties industry has 2 publicly-listed companies in the US and Canadian markets tracked by Kaplio, with a combined market capitalization of $51.4B.
What is the median P/E ratio of Medical - Specialties stocks?
The Medical - Specialties companies above $2 billion with consistent data trade at a median P/E of 37.3. For comparison, the median of the Healthcare sector is 26.6.
What are the largest companies in the Medical - Specialties industry?
By market capitalization, the largest Medical - Specialties companies tracked by Kaplio are Alcon Inc., STERIS plc. The full ranking of the top 25 companies by market cap is available above.
Which Medical - Specialties stocks have the highest dividend yield?
Top dividend payers in Medical - Specialties include STERIS plc, Alcon Inc., with an industry-average dividend yield of 0.9%.
How profitable are Medical - Specialties companies?
Companies in the Medical - Specialties industry average a net profit margin of 9.6% and a return on equity (ROE) of 7.1%, based on 2 companies tracked. Average debt-to-equity ratio is 0.26.