The historical rank and industry rank for StepStone Group's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 9 years, StepStone Group's highest ROE % was 36.34%. The lowest was -71.28%. And the median was 10.60%.
STEP's ROE % is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 6.395 * Ranked among companies with meaningful ROE % only.
StepStone Group (NAS:STEP) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
Note:
The net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.
StepStone Group ROE % Related Terms
StepStone Group ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for StepStone Group's ROE % 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, StepStone Group's ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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 ROE % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, StepStone Group's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where StepStone Group's ROE % falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
* Note that if the average Total Stockholders Equity is zero or negative, then ROE % would be considered meaningless and hence not be calculated.
StepStone Group (STEP) has a ROE % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on StepStone Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, StepStone Group ranks #999999 out of 1612 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is StepStone Group's ROE % too high?
StepStone Group's current ROE % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, StepStone Group ranks #999999 out of 1612 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 ROE % compare to DNP and UTG?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, StepStone Group ranks #999999 out of 1612 companies for ROE %. This places StepStone Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 6.40. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % for an Asset Management company?
The median ROE % among Asset Management companies is 6.40, based on 1,612 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on StepStone Group and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROE % is 6.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. StepStone Group's current ROE % is 0.00%. 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 $90.75, compared to a current price of $39.54 — trading 56.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 0.00%. 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 ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For StepStone Group (STEP), the current ROE % is 0.00% 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 $39.54 is trading 56.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $90.75.
GuruFocus considers StepStone Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STEP:
ROE %: 0.00%
GF Value™: $90.75 vs. price of $39.54 (56.4% 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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