Step Co (TSE:9795) GF Score: 74/100 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — 17% Below Median

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TSE:9795 Step Co Ltd TSE:9795
74 GF Score
Price 円2,223.00
GF Value 円2,366.67
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Step Co GF Score?

Step Co TSE:9795 -0.22% 74 GF Score is 74 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 89.00. GuruFocus rates TSE:9795 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,366.67 (Fairly Valued).

Step Co has the GF Score of 74, which implies that the company is Likely to have average performance.

The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.

GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:

1. Financial Strength : 10/10
2. Profitability Rank : 8/10
3. Growth Rank : 6/10
4. GF Value Rank : 10/10
5. Momentum Rank : 1/10

Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.

Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes Step Co is Likely to have average performance.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Step Co  (TSE:9795) GF Score Explanation

Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:

GF Score Performance Potential and All-in-One Screener Examples (1)
91 - 100Highest outperformance potential
81 - 90Good outperformance potential
71 - 80Likely to have average performance
51 - 70Poor future performance potential
0 - 50Worst future performance potential, or not enough data

(1) These are some simple examples. You can access our GF Score filter under All-in-One Screener’s Fundamental tab.

Step Co GF Score Related Terms

TSE:9795 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: GF Score Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Step Co's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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.

Step Co GF Score vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Step Co's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Step Co's GF Score falls into.


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What does a GF Score of 74 mean?
Step Co (TSE:9795) has a GF Score of 74 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Step Co and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 89.00. Over the past decade, Step Co's GF Score has ranged from 34.00 to 98.00.
Is Step Co's GF Score too high?
Step Co's current GF Score of 74 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 89.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.00 to a high of 98.00. Overall, Step Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Step Co's GF Score compare to EDU and TAL?
Step Co's GF Score of 74 can be compared against companies in the Education industry. Historically, Step Co's own GF Score has ranged from 34.00 to 98.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for an Education company?
A good GF Score depends on the Education industry context. However, GF Score 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 GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Step Co and its competitors. Step Co's current GF Score is 74, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 89.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Step Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Step Co (TSE:9795) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,366.67, compared to a current price of 円2,223.00 — trading 6.1% below its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 74, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 89.00. Step Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Step Co (TSE:9795), the current GF Score is 74 as of Jul. 18, 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 Step Co (TSE:9795) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Step Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,223.00 is trading 6.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,366.67. GuruFocus considers Step Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9795:

  • GF Score: 74 (17% below median its 10-year median of 89.00)
  • GF Value™: 円2,366.67 vs. price of 円2,223.00 (6.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9795 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Step Co Business Description

Address Fujisawa 602, Kanagawa Prefecture, Fujisawa, JPN, 251-0052
Step Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the operation of private preparatory schools. The company operates cram schools and after-school care facilities, and produces and edits educational materials, as well as prints and binds books. The company is engaged in providing high school entrance exam preparation courses, Teaching Materials Research Division produces manuscripts and original plates for teaching materials, academic programs, physical education, and shogi (Japanese chess), and other activities.
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円2,223.00
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