Step One Clothing (ASX:STP) Profitability Rank: 6 (As of Dec. 2025) — 20% Above Median

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ASX:STP Step One Clothing Ltd ASX:STP
29 GF Score
Price A$0.15
GF Value A$0.64
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Step One Clothing Profitability Rank?

Step One Clothing ASX:STP 29 Profitability Rank is 6 as of Dec. 2025, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates ASX:STP with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.64 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Step One Clothing has the Profitability Rank of 6.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Step One Clothing's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -28.22%. As of today, Step One Clothing's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


Step One Clothing Profitability Rank Related Terms


ASX:STP vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Step One Clothing's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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 One Clothing Profitability Rank vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Step One Clothing's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Step One Clothing's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Step One Clothing Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Step One Clothing has the Profitability Rank of 6.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Step One Clothing's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-10.254 / 36.33
=-28.22 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Step One Clothing has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 6 mean?
Step One Clothing (ASX:STP) has a Profitability Rank of 6 as of Dec. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Step One Clothing and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Step One Clothing's Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 6.00.
Is Step One Clothing's Profitability Rank too high?
Step One Clothing's current Profitability Rank of 6 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Step One Clothing has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Step One Clothing's Profitability Rank compare to TJX and ROST?
Step One Clothing's Profitability Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. Historically, Step One Clothing's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 6.00 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 Profitability Rank for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Step One Clothing and its competitors. Step One Clothing's current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Step One Clothing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Step One Clothing (ASX:STP) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.64, compared to a current price of A$0.15 — trading 77.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Step One Clothing's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Step One Clothing (ASX:STP), the current Profitability Rank is 6 as of Dec. 2025. 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 One Clothing (ASX:STP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Step One Clothing stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$0.15 is trading 77.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.64. GuruFocus considers Step One Clothing to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:STP:

  • Profitability Rank: 6 (20% above median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: A$0.64 vs. price of A$0.15 (77.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 29/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Step One Clothing Business Description

Other Exchanges J6H:Germany
Address 120 Chalmers Street, Surry Hills, Level 2, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2010
Step One Clothing Ltd is a direct-to-consumer online retailer for men's undergarments. Its products comprise Boxer Brief, Trunks, and Boxer Breif+Fly. Its group is organized into three operating segments, being online retail sales for Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, however, these segments are aggregated into one reportable segment.
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