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StepStone GroupSTEP +0.06%51 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 22.80% as of Jun. 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 28.85. GuruFocus rates STEP with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $87.05 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 849 Asset Management companies, StepStone Group ranks better than 87.99% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for StepStone Group's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:
STEP'
s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.8 Med: 28.85 Max: 34.9
Current: 22.8
During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of StepStone Group was 34.90% per year. The lowest was 22.80% per year. And the median was 28.85% per year.
STEP's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked better than 87.99% of 849
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 3.8
vs STEP: 22.80
During the past 12 months, StepStone Group's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 22.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 22.80% 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 average dividends per share growth rate.
During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of StepStone Group was 4.55. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 0.89.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
StepStone Group Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.830000
2026-06-15
2026-06-15
2026-06-30
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.280000
2026-02-27
2026-02-27
2026-03-13
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.280000
2025-11-28
2025-11-28
2025-12-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.280000
2025-08-29
2025-08-29
2025-09-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
StepStone Group's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is $49.78.
StepStone Group's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $1.67.
During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Yield of StepStone Group was 4.40%. The lowest was 0.14%. And the median was 2.23%.
* 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Related Terms>
STEP vs AB, NEA, GBDC: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, StepStone Group's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, StepStone Group's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where StepStone Group's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
StepStone Group 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Calculation
This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four year annual data.
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 average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 22.80% mean?
StepStone Group (STEP) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 22.80% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on StepStone Group and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 28.85. Over the past decade, StepStone Group's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate has ranged from 22.80 to 34.90. According to the industry distribution chart, StepStone Group ranks #102 out of 849 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 12%.
Is StepStone Group's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
StepStone Group's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 22.80% is 21% below median its 10-year median of 28.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.80 to a high of 34.90. The Asset Management industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 3.80. StepStone Group's value of 22.80% is 500% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, StepStone Group ranks #102 out of 849 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, StepStone Group has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does StepStone Group's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to AB and NEA?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, StepStone Group ranks #102 out of 849 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This places StepStone Group in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 3.80. StepStone Group's value of 22.80% is 500% above this benchmark. Historically, StepStone Group's own 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate has ranged from 22.80 to 34.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.85 vs. the industry median of 3.80, StepStone Group has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate for an Asset Management company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Asset Management companies is 3.80, based on 849 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. StepStone Group's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 22.80% is 500% 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on StepStone Group and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 3.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. StepStone Group's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 22.80%, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 28.85. 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 $87.05, compared to a current price of $49.78 — trading 42.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 22.80%, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 28.85 and 500% above the Asset Management industry median of 3.80. StepStone Group's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For StepStone Group (STEP), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 22.80% 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 $49.78 is trading 42.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $87.05.
GuruFocus considers StepStone Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STEP:
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 22.80% (21% below median its 10-year median of 28.85)
GF Value™: $87.05 vs. price of $49.78 (42.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 500% above the Asset Management median (#102 of 849)
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.
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