The historical data trend for StepStone Group's Buyback Yield % 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.
STEP vs DNP, UTG, HLNE: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, StepStone Group's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, StepStone Group's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where StepStone Group's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* 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 (STEP) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.27 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on StepStone Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, StepStone Group ranks #362 out of 754 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 48%.
Is StepStone Group's Buyback Yield % too high?
StepStone Group's current Buyback Yield % is 0.27. The Asset Management industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.20. StepStone Group's value of 0.27 is 35% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, StepStone Group ranks #362 out of 754 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, StepStone Group has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does StepStone Group's Buyback Yield % compare to DNP and UTG?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, StepStone Group ranks #362 out of 754 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts StepStone Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.20. StepStone Group's value of 0.27 is 35% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for an Asset Management company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Asset Management companies is 0.20, based on 754 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. StepStone Group's current Buyback Yield % of 0.27 is 35% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on StepStone Group and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. StepStone Group's current Buyback Yield % is 0.27. 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 $90.75, compared to a current price of $39.54 — trading 56.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.27 and 35% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.20. StepStone Group's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For StepStone Group (STEP), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.27 as of Jun. 27, 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 $39.54 is trading 56.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $90.75.
GuruFocus considers StepStone Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STEP:
Buyback Yield %: 0.27
GF Value™: $90.75 vs. price of $39.54 (56.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35% above the Asset Management median (#362 of 754)
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 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.
50GF Score
Get the complete analysis for STEP
Buyback Yield % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
STEP has been successfully added to your 
