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 vs CSQ, GBDC, AB: Profitability Rank Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, StepStone Group'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.
StepStone Group Profitability Rank vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, StepStone Group's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where StepStone Group's Profitability Rank falls into.
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.
StepStone Group has the Profitability Rank of 5.
Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.
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.
* 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 (STEP) has a Profitability Rank of 5 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on StepStone Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, StepStone Group's Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 6.00.
Is StepStone Group's Profitability Rank too high?
StepStone Group's current Profitability Rank of 5 is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 6.00. 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 Profitability Rank compare to CSQ and GBDC?
StepStone Group's Profitability Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, StepStone Group's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 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 an Asset Management company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Asset Management 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 StepStone Group and its competitors. StepStone Group's current Profitability Rank is 5, which is near 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 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 $89.85, compared to a current price of $42.96 — trading 52.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 5, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. 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 Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For StepStone Group (STEP), the current Profitability Rank is 5 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 $42.96 is trading 52.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $89.85.
GuruFocus considers StepStone Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STEP:
Profitability Rank: 5 (near median its 10-year median of 5.00)
GF Value™: $89.85 vs. price of $42.96 (52.2% below fair value)
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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