STEP (StepStone Group) Cash Flow from Investing: $766 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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STEP StepStone Group Inc STEP
56 GF Score
Price $47.10
GF Value $85.45
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is StepStone Group Cash Flow from Investing?

StepStone Group STEP -2.46% 56 Cash Flow from Investing is $766 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates STEP with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $85.45 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Cash Flow from Investing covers the cash a company gains or spends from investment activities in financial market and operating subsidiaries. It also includes the cash the company used for property, plant and equipment (PPE).

For the three months ended in Jun. 2026, StepStone Group spent $1 Mil on purchasing property, plant, equipment. It gained $0 Mil from selling property, plant, and equipment. It spent $0 Mil on purchasing business. It gained $0 Mil from selling business. It spent $927 Mil on purchasing investments. It gained $512 Mil from selling investments. It paid $0Mil for net Intangibles purchase and sale. And it received $28 Mil from other investing activities. In all, StepStone Group spent $387 Mil on investment activities in financial market and operating subsidiaries for the three months ended in Jun. 2026.


StepStone Group  (NAS:STEP) Cash Flow from Investing Explanation

Cash flow from investing contains nine items:

1. Purchase Of Property, Plant, Equipment:
Purchase of PPE indicates the amount used to purchase property, plant, and equipment.

StepStone Group's purchase of property, plant, equipment for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-1 Mil. It means StepStone Group spent $1 Mil on purchasing property, plant, equipment.

In the capital spending for property, plant and equipment (PPE), some part of spending may be from the expansion of business. The business needs more property, plant and equipment (PPE) as it grows. Another part may be from replacement of the property, plant and equipment (PPE) of existing business. For some companies, the cash spent on replacing of the property, plant and equipment (PPE) of the existing business will be close to the depreciation of property, plant and equipment (PPE) reported in the income statement.

In Warren Buffett's definition of Owner's Earnings, he deducts the estimate of the cost of replacing the property, plant and equipment (PPE) of the existing business from cash flow from operations. The cash spent on the new property, plant, and equipment is not deducted. The reason is because these are not costs of the existing business. In his 1986 letter to shareholders, Warren Buffett wrote this about owner earnings:

"These represent (a) reported earnings plus (b) depreciation, depletion, amortization, and certain other non-cash charges...less (c) the average annual amount of capitalized expenditures for plant and equipment, etc. that the business requires to fully maintain its long-term competitive position and its unit volume....Our owner-earnings equation does not yield the deceptively precise figures provided by GAAP, since (c) must be a guess - and one sometimes very difficult to make. Despite this problem, we consider the owner earnings figure, not the GAAP figure, to be the relevant item for valuation purposes...All of this points up the absurdity of the 'cash flow' numbers that are often set forth in Wall Street reports. These numbers routinely include (a) plus (b) - but do not subtract (c)."

2. Sale Of Property, Plant, Equipment:
Sale of PPE indicates the amount gained from selling property, plant, and equipment.

StepStone Group's sale of property, plant, equipment for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0 Mil. It means StepStone Group gained $0 Mil from selling property, plant, and equipment.

3.Purchase Of Business:
Purchase of business indicates the amount used to purchase business.

StepStone Group's purchase of business for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0 Mil. It means StepStone Group spent $0 Mil on purchasing business.

4. Sale Of Business:
Sale of business indicates the amount gained from selling business.

StepStone Group's sale of business for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0 Mil. It means StepStone Group gained $0 Mil from selling business.

5. Purchase Of Investment:
Purchase of Investments represents cash outflow on the purchase of investments in securities.

StepStone Group's purchase of investment for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-927 Mil. It means StepStone Group spent {stock_data.stock.currency_symbol}}927 Mil on purchasing investments.

6. Sale Of Investment:
Sale of Investments represents cash inflow on the sale of investments in securities.

StepStone Group's sale of investment for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $512 Mil. It means StepStone Group gained $512 Mil from selling investments.

7. Net Intangibles Purchase And Sale:
Net Intangibles purchase and sale means the net cash inflow received by a company that comes from the purchase and sale of intangibles. It equals the cash received from sale of intangibles minus the cash spent on purchasing intangibles.

StepStone Group's net Intangibles purchase and sale for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0 Mil. It means StepStone Group paid $0 Mil for net Intangibles purchase and sale.

8. Cash From Discontinued Investing Activities:
Cash from discontinued investing activities means the cash received by a company that comes from the discontinued investing activities.

StepStone Group's cash from discontinued investing activities for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0 Mil. It means StepStone Group paid $0 Mil for discontinued investing activities.

9. Cash From Other Investing Activities:
Cash from other investing activities means the cash received by a company that comes from other investing activities.

StepStone Group's cash from other investing activities for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $28 Mil. It means StepStone Group received $28 Mil from other investing activities.


StepStone Group Cash Flow from Investing Related Terms


StepStone Group Cash Flow from Investing Historical Data

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StepStone Group Cash Flow from Investing Chart

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StepStone Group Cash Flow from Investing Calculation

Cash Flow from Investing covers the cash a company gains or spends from investment activities in financial market and operating subsidiaries. It also includes the cash the company used for property, plant and equipment (PPE).

If a company spends cash on property, plant and equipment (PPE), this will reduce their cash position. This is called Capital Expenditures (CPEX).

Likewise, if a company buys another company for cash, this will reduce their cash position.

StepStone Group's Cash Flow from Investing for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

StepStone Group's Cash Flow from Investing for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:


Cash Flow from Investing for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $766 Mil.

* 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.

What does a Cash Flow from Investing of $766 Mil mean?
StepStone Group (STEP) has a Cash Flow from Investing of $766 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Cash Flow from Investing is the amount of cash earned or paid from investing operations. View historical data for StepStone Group and its competitors.
Is StepStone Group's Cash Flow from Investing too high?
StepStone Group's current Cash Flow from Investing is $766 Mil. Overall, StepStone Group has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does StepStone Group's Cash Flow from Investing compare to DNP and CNS?
StepStone Group's Cash Flow from Investing of $766 Mil 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 Cash Flow from Investing for an Asset Management company?
A good Cash Flow from Investing depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Cash Flow from Investing 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 Cash Flow from Investing mean?
A high Cash Flow from Investing can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Investing is the amount of cash earned or paid from investing operations. View historical data for StepStone Group and its competitors. StepStone Group's current Cash Flow from Investing is $766 Mil. 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 $85.45, compared to a current price of $47.10 — trading 44.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Investing is $766 Mil. StepStone Group's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow from Investing calculated?
Cash Flow from Investing is calculated from a company's financial statements. For StepStone Group (STEP), the current Cash Flow from Investing is $766 Mil as of Jun. 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 $47.10 is trading 44.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $85.45. GuruFocus considers StepStone Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STEP:

  • Cash Flow from Investing: $766 Mil
  • GF Value™: $85.45 vs. price of $47.10 (44.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 4 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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