STEP (StepStone Group) Debt-to-Asset : 0.19 (As of Mar. 2026)

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STEP StepStone Group Inc STEP
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Price $43.88
GF Value $89.49
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What is StepStone Group Debt-to-Asset?

StepStone Group STEP +0.53% 49 Debt-to-Asset is 0.19 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STEP with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $89.49 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

StepStone Group's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $100 Mil. StepStone Group's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,205 Mil. StepStone Group's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease ObligationTotal Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $6,763 Mil. StepStone Group's debt to asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.19.


StepStone Group  (NAS:STEP) Debt-to-Asset Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-Asset, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Assets.


StepStone Group Debt-to-Asset Related Terms


StepStone Group Debt-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for StepStone Group's Debt-to-Asset 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 Debt-to-Asset Chart

StepStone Group Annual Data
Trend Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.03 0.06 0.07 0.08 0.19

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 AB, NEA, GBDC: Debt-to-Asset Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, StepStone Group's Debt-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Asset 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 Debt-to-Asset vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where StepStone Group's Debt-to-Asset falls into.


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StepStone Group Debt-to-Asset Calculation

Debt to Asset measures the financial leverage a company has.

StepStone Group's Debt-to-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-Asset=Total Debt / Total Assets
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Assets
=(100 + 1205.357) / 6762.702
=0.19

StepStone Group's Debt-to-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-Asset=Total Debt / Total Assets
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Assets
=(100 + 1205.357) / 6762.702
=0.19

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-Asset →
What does a Debt-to-Asset of 0.19 mean?
StepStone Group (STEP) has a Debt-to-Asset of 0.19 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-asset ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total assets. View historical data on StepStone Group and its competitors.
Is StepStone Group's Debt-to-Asset too high?
StepStone Group's current Debt-to-Asset is 0.19. 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 Debt-to-Asset compare to AB and NEA?
StepStone Group's Debt-to-Asset of 0.19 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 Debt-to-Asset for an Asset Management company?
A good Debt-to-Asset depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Debt-to-Asset 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 Debt-to-Asset mean?
A high Debt-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-asset ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total assets. View historical data on StepStone Group and its competitors. StepStone Group's current Debt-to-Asset is 0.19. 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 $89.49, compared to a current price of $43.88 — trading 51% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Asset is 0.19. 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 Debt-to-Asset calculated?
Debt-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For StepStone Group (STEP), the current Debt-to-Asset is 0.19 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 $43.88 is trading 51% below its estimated GF Value™ of $89.49. GuruFocus considers StepStone Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STEP:

  • Debt-to-Asset: 0.19
  • GF Value™: $89.49 vs. price of $43.88 (51% 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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