STEP (StepStone Group) Book Value per Share: $-5.12 (As of Mar. 2026)


STEP StepStone Group Inc STEP
49 GF Score
Price $40.64
GF Value $90.50
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is StepStone Group Book Value per Share?

StepStone Group STEP -1.62% 49 Book Value per Share is $-5.12 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STEP with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $90.50 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

StepStone Group's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-5.12.

During the past 12 months, StepStone Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -319.30% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.

During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of StepStone Group was 40.40% per year. The lowest was -44.10% per year. And the median was 3.05% per year.

StepStone Group's current price is $40.635. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-5.12. Hence, today's PB Ratio of StepStone Group is .

During the past 9 years, the highest P/B Ratio of StepStone Group was 33.40. The lowest was 1.76. And the median was 4.64.


StepStone Group  (NAS:STEP) Book Value per Share Explanation

Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.

For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.


StepStone Group Book Value per Share Related Terms


StepStone Group Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for StepStone Group's Book Value per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

StepStone Group Book Value per Share Chart

StepStone Group Annual Data
Trend Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Book Value per Share
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StepStone Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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STEP vs CSQ, GBDC, AB: Book Value per Share Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, StepStone Group's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


StepStone Group PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, StepStone Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where StepStone Group's PB Ratio falls into.


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StepStone Group Book Value per Share Calculation

StepStone Group's Book Value Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(-414-0)/81
=-5.12

StepStone Group's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(-414-0)/81
=-5.12

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Theoretically it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated. Total Stockholders Equity is a balance sheet item and equal to Total Assets less Total Liabilities of the company.

Book value may include intangible items which may come from the company's past acquisitions. Book value less intangibles is called Tangible Book.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Book Value per Share →
What does a Book Value per Share of $-5.12 mean?
StepStone Group (STEP) has a Book Value per Share of $-5.12 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on StepStone Group and its competitors.
Is StepStone Group's Book Value per Share too high?
StepStone Group's current Book Value per Share is $-5.12. Overall, StepStone Group has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does StepStone Group's Book Value per Share compare to CSQ and GBDC?
StepStone Group's Book Value per Share of $-5.12 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for an Asset Management company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Book Value per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on StepStone Group and its competitors. StepStone Group's current Book Value per Share is $-5.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is StepStone Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, StepStone Group (STEP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $90.50, compared to a current price of $40.64 — trading 55.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is $-5.12. StepStone Group's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For StepStone Group (STEP), the current Book Value per Share is $-5.12 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is StepStone Group (STEP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, StepStone Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $40.64 is trading 55.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $90.50. GuruFocus considers StepStone Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STEP:

  • Book Value per Share: $-5.12
  • GF Value™: $90.50 vs. price of $40.64 (55.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STEP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


StepStone Group Business Description

Other Exchanges STEP:Mexico
Address 277 Park Avenue, 45th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10172
StepStone Group Inc operates as a fully integrated private markets solution provider. The company provides customized investment solutions and advisory and data services. It provides investment solutions in the areas of private equity, real estate, private debt, and infrastructure and real assets. The company consists of a single operating segment and a single reportable segment for accounting and financial reporting purposes.
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