STEP (StepStone Group) Tax Expense: $-148 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


STEP StepStone Group Inc STEP
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What is StepStone Group Tax Expense?

StepStone Group STEP -2.20% 50 Tax Expense is $-148 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 tax expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-7 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-148 Mil.


StepStone Group  (NAS:STEP) Tax Expense Explanation

In the long run, income before tax and taxable income will likely be more similar than they are in any given period. If the one is less in earlier years, then it will be greater in later years. Deferred taxes will reverse themselves in the long run and in total will zero out, unless there is something like a change in tax rates in the intervening period. A deferred tax payable results from a tax break in the early years and will reverse itself in later years; a deferred tax receivable results from more taxes being paid in early years than the tax expense reported to shareholders and will again reverse itself in later years. The deferred tax amount is computed by estimating the amount and the timing of the reversal and multiplying that by the appropriate tax rates.


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StepStone Group Tax Expense Historical Data

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StepStone Group Tax Expense Chart

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StepStone Group Tax Expense Calculation

Tax paid by the company. It is computed in by multiplying the income before tax number, as reported to shareholders, by the appropriate tax rate. In reality, the computation is typically considerably more complex due to things such as expenses considered not deductible by taxing authorities ("add backs"), the range of tax rates applicable to various levels of income, different tax rates in different jurisdictions, multiple layers of tax on income, and other issues.

Tax 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 $-148 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 Tax Expense →
What does a Tax Expense of $-148 Mil mean?
StepStone Group (STEP) has a Tax Expense of $-148 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on StepStone Group and its competitors.
Is StepStone Group's Tax Expense too high?
StepStone Group's current Tax Expense is $-148 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 Tax Expense compare to DNP and UTG?
StepStone Group's Tax Expense of $-148 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 Tax Expense for an Asset Management company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Tax 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 Tax Expense mean?
A high Tax Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on StepStone Group and its competitors. StepStone Group's current Tax Expense is $-148 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 $40.03 — trading 55.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is $-148 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 Tax Expense calculated?
Tax Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For StepStone Group (STEP), the current Tax Expense is $-148 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 $40.03 is trading 55.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $90.75. GuruFocus considers StepStone Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STEP:

  • Tax Expense: $-148 Mil
  • GF Value™: $90.75 vs. price of $40.03 (55.9% 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

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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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