STEP (StepStone Group) Stock Based Compensation: $1,618 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


STEP StepStone Group Inc STEP
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Price $39.93
GF Value $90.75
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is StepStone Group Stock Based Compensation?

StepStone Group STEP +0.99% 50 Stock Based Compensation is $1,618 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.

StepStone Group's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $180 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,618 Mil.

StepStone Group Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

StepStone Group Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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StepStone Group Stock Based Compensation Chart

StepStone Group Annual Data
Trend Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Stock Based Compensation
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StepStone Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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StepStone Group Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation 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 $1,618 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $1,618 Mil mean?
StepStone Group (STEP) has a Stock Based Compensation of $1,618 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for StepStone Group and its competitors.
Is StepStone Group's Stock Based Compensation too high?
StepStone Group's current Stock Based Compensation is $1,618 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 Stock Based Compensation compare to CSQ and GBDC?
StepStone Group's Stock Based Compensation of $1,618 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 Stock Based Compensation for an Asset Management company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for StepStone Group and its competitors. StepStone Group's current Stock Based Compensation is $1,618 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 $39.93 — trading 56% below its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is $1,618 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 Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For StepStone Group (STEP), the current Stock Based Compensation is $1,618 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 $39.93 is trading 56% below its estimated GF Value™ of $90.75. GuruFocus considers StepStone Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STEP:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $1,618 Mil
  • GF Value™: $90.75 vs. price of $39.93 (56% 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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