63.465 USD
-6.34 (-9.09%)
Last: Feb 3, 2026, 11:55 AM
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to STEP. STEP was compared to 238 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. STEP has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. STEP is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- STEP had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year STEP had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In multiple years STEP reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- In the past 5 years STEP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of STEP (-11.54%) is worse than 83.19% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -11.54% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-0.97%
ROA(5y)1.29%
ROE(3y)-28.2%
ROE(5y)-7.16%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 79.38%, STEP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.45% of the companies in the same industry.
- STEP's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- STEP does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 79.38% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y5.98%
GM growth 5Y2.12%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The number of shares outstanding for STEP has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for STEP has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for STEP is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.10, we must say that STEP is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of STEP (0.10) is worse than 71.85% of its industry peers.
- STEP has a debt to FCF ratio of 14.26. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as STEP would need 14.26 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- STEP has a Debt to FCF ratio (14.26) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.26 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.1 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- STEP has a Current Ratio of 0.79. This is a bad value and indicates that STEP is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- STEP's Current ratio of 0.79 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. STEP is outperformed by 63.45% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.79 indicates that STEP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.79, STEP is not doing good in the industry: 63.03% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.79 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 26.38% over the past year.
- STEP shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.39% yearly.
- STEP shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 91.10%.
- STEP shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 21.29% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.38%
EPS 3Y8.39%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%20%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)91.1%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.87%
Revenue growth 5Y21.29%
Sales Q2Q%22.68%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, STEP will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 15.99% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, STEP will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 22.29% on average per year.
EPS Next Y3.24%
EPS Next 2Y13.64%
EPS Next 3Y15.99%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year20.17%
Revenue Next 2Y23.67%
Revenue Next 3Y22.29%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- STEP is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 30.81.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of STEP indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: STEP is more expensive than 76.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.41. STEP is around the same levels.
- STEP is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.97.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, STEP is valued a bit more expensive than 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- STEP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.64.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.97 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of STEP is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 396.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- STEP's earnings are expected to grow with 15.99% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)9.5
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y13.64%
EPS Next 3Y15.99%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- STEP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.57%.
- STEP's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.02.
- STEP's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.57% |
5.2 History
- STEP has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- STEP has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-17.56%
EPS Next 2Y13.64%
EPS Next 3Y15.99%
NASDAQ:STEP (2/3/2026, 11:55:10 AM)
63.465
-6.34 (-9.09%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/amc
Earnings (Next)02-05 2026-02-05/amc
Inst Owners95.29%
Inst Owner Change-0.26%
Ins Owners10.44%
Ins Owner Change-4.66%
Market Cap7.51B
Revenue(TTM)1.54B
Net Income(TTM)-615.09M
Analysts78.57
Price Target76.65 (20.78%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.57% |
Yearly Dividend1.07
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-17.56%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.54%
Min EPS beat(2)-8.03%
Max EPS beat(2)9.12%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)11.84%
Min EPS beat(4)-8.03%
Max EPS beat(4)50.15%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)16.58%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)7.84%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)8.48%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)34.92%
Min Revenue beat(2)20.07%
Max Revenue beat(2)49.78%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)10.97%
Min Revenue beat(4)-17.2%
Max Revenue beat(4)49.78%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)10.08%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.07%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-6.29%
PT rev (1m)0.86%
PT rev (3m)3.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)8.7%
EPS NQ rev (3m)16.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.48%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)14.4%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)19.99%
Revenue NY rev (1m)6.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.13%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.97 | ||
| P/S | 4.86 | ||
| P/FCF | 396.52 | ||
| P/OCF | 318.23 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)2.06
EY3.25%
EPS(NY)2.65
Fwd EY4.17%
FCF(TTM)0.16
FCFY0.25%
OCF(TTM)0.2
OCFY0.31%
SpS13.05
BVpS-1.97
TBVpS-8.94
PEG (NY)9.5
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -11.54% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 79.38% | ||
| FCFM | 1.23% |
ROA(3y)-0.97%
ROA(5y)1.29%
ROE(3y)-28.2%
ROE(5y)-7.16%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y5.98%
GM growth 5Y2.12%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.29
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.26 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | 10.2% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.3% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.1 |
F-Score3
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)21.41%
Cap/Depr(5y)19.13%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.06%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.5%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.38%
EPS 3Y8.39%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%20%
EPS Next Y3.24%
EPS Next 2Y13.64%
EPS Next 3Y15.99%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)91.1%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.87%
Revenue growth 5Y21.29%
Sales Q2Q%22.68%
Revenue Next Year20.17%
Revenue Next 2Y23.67%
Revenue Next 3Y22.29%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-866.09%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year36.25%
EBIT Next 3Y23.7%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-83.7%
FCF growth 3Y-34.43%
FCF growth 5Y-1.67%
OCF growth 1Y-82.43%
OCF growth 3Y-32.84%
OCF growth 5Y-0.3%
STEPSTONE GROUP INC-CLASS A / STEP FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for STEPSTONE GROUP INC-CLASS A?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to STEP.
What is the valuation status of STEPSTONE GROUP INC-CLASS A (STEP) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to STEPSTONE GROUP INC-CLASS A (STEP). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for STEPSTONE GROUP INC-CLASS A?
STEPSTONE GROUP INC-CLASS A (STEP) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for STEPSTONE GROUP INC-CLASS A (STEP) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of STEPSTONE GROUP INC-CLASS A (STEP) is expected to grow by 3.24% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for STEP stock?
The dividend rating of STEPSTONE GROUP INC-CLASS A (STEP) is 2 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -17.56%.