STEP (StepStone Group) Interest Expense: $-19 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


STEP StepStone Group Inc STEP
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Price $39.31
GF Value $90.75
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What is StepStone Group Interest Expense?

StepStone Group STEP -3.96% 50 Interest Expense is $-19 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STEP with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $90.75 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. StepStone Group's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -4 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-19 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. StepStone Group's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -20 Mil. StepStone Group's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -4 Mil. StepStone Group did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


StepStone Group  (NAS:STEP) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

StepStone Group's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-4 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-20 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,205 Mil.

StepStone Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

StepStone Group did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.


StepStone Group Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for StepStone Group's Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense Chart

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StepStone Group Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-19 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of $-19 Mil mean?
StepStone Group (STEP) has a Interest Expense of $-19 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on StepStone Group and its competitors.
Is StepStone Group's Interest Expense too high?
StepStone Group's current Interest Expense is $-19 Mil. Overall, StepStone Group has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does StepStone Group's Interest Expense compare to DNP and UTG?
StepStone Group's Interest Expense of $-19 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 Interest Expense for an Asset Management company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on StepStone Group and its competitors. StepStone Group's current Interest Expense is $-19 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 $90.75, compared to a current price of $39.31 — trading 56.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-19 Mil. StepStone Group's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For StepStone Group (STEP), the current Interest Expense is $-19 Mil 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 $39.31 is trading 56.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $90.75. GuruFocus considers StepStone Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STEP:

  • Interest Expense: $-19 Mil
  • GF Value™: $90.75 vs. price of $39.31 (56.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 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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