STEP (StepStone Group) YoY EBITDA Growth: -40.25% (As of Mar. 2026)

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STEP StepStone Group Inc STEP
49 GF Score
Price $45.95
GF Value $89.49
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is StepStone Group YoY EBITDA Growth?

StepStone Group STEP +4.73% 49 YoY EBITDA Growth is -40.25% 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.

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. StepStone Group's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -40.25%.

StepStone Group's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.19.

StepStone Group YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for StepStone Group's YoY EBITDA Growth 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 YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

StepStone Group Annual Data
Trend Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
YoY EBITDA Growth
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -4.30 -98.37 2,212.20 -160.73 -354.28

StepStone Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
YoY EBITDA Growth Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -79.99 -105.56 -904.60 50.01 -40.25
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StepStone Group YoY EBITDA Growth Calculation

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months.

StepStone Group's YoY EBITDA Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (A: Mar. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (A: Mar. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (A: Mar. 2025 ))/ | EBITDA per Share (A: Mar. 2025 ) |
=(-10.462--2.303)/ | -2.303 |
=-354.28 %

StepStone Group's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (Q: Mar. 2025 )) / | EBITDA per Share (Q: Mar. 2025 )) |
=(0.193-0.323)/ | 0.323 |
=-40.25 %

* 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.

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What does a YoY EBITDA Growth of -40.25% mean?
StepStone Group (STEP) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of -40.25% as of Mar. 2026. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for StepStone Group and its competitors.
Is StepStone Group's YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
StepStone Group's current YoY EBITDA Growth is -40.25%. 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 YoY EBITDA Growth compare to AB and NEA?
StepStone Group's YoY EBITDA Growth of -40.25% 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 YoY EBITDA Growth for an Asset Management company?
A good YoY EBITDA Growth depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, YoY EBITDA Growth 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 YoY EBITDA Growth mean?
A high YoY EBITDA Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for StepStone Group and its competitors. StepStone Group's current YoY EBITDA Growth is -40.25%. 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 $45.95 — trading 48.7% below its estimated fair value. The current YoY EBITDA Growth is -40.25%. 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 YoY EBITDA Growth calculated?
YoY EBITDA Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For StepStone Group (STEP), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is -40.25% 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 $45.95 is trading 48.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $89.49. GuruFocus considers StepStone Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STEP:

  • YoY EBITDA Growth: -40.25%
  • GF Value™: $89.49 vs. price of $45.95 (48.7% 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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