StepStone Group Inc. (STEP) P/E Ratio History
Deep ValueTrading at -6.7x · 0th percentile of 5-year range · Significant discount to historical valuation · Data 2021–2025
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P/E Ratio Analysis
As of June 21, 2026, StepStone Group Inc. (STEP) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of -6.7x, with a stock price of $45.20 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $-6.67.
The current P/E is 103% below its 5-year average of 211.9x. Over the past five years, STEP's P/E has ranged from a low of 7.7x to a high of 2713.1x, placing the current valuation at the 0th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Financial Services sector median P/E of 13.6x, STEP trades at a 150% discount to its sector peers. The sector includes 783 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.0x to 196.5x.
Relative to the broader market, STEP trades at a notable discount to the S&P 500 median P/E of 24.4x. Investors should consider the company's growth prospects, competitive position, and earnings quality when evaluating whether the current valuation is justified.
For a comprehensive intrinsic value estimate using discounted cash flow analysis, see our STEP DCF Valuation Calculator →
Note: P/E ratio is just one valuation metric. It does not account for balance sheet strength, cash flow quality, or growth sustainability. Always conduct comprehensive due diligence before making investment decisions.
STEP Cross-Benchmark Valuation
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STEP P/E vs Peers
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| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10B | 24.2 | 1.53 | +42% | |
| $5B | 13.9Lowest | 0.86 | +9% | |
| $2B | 28.7 | 1.55 | +1124% | |
| $42B | 66.0 | 3.74 | -5% | |
| $97B | 31.9 | 1.52 | +7% | |
| $86B | 41.5 | - | -29% | |
| $79B | 18.9 | 0.25Best | -1% | |
| $16B | 20.6 | 1.17 | -21% | |
| $16B | 34.8 | - | +1779%Best | |
| $78B | 30.6 | 3.26 | +21% |
Lower P/E can signal a discount or weaker growth expectations; PEG adds growth context.
STEP Historical P/E Data (2021–2025)
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Period End | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 Q2 | Sep 30 2024 | $56.83 | $0.62 | 91.7x | -57% |
| FY2025 Q1 | Jun 30 2024 | $45.89 | $0.77 | 59.6x | -72% |
| FY2024 Q4 | Mar 31 2024 | $35.74 | $0.91 | 39.3x | -81% |
| FY2024 Q3 | Dec 31 2023 | $31.83 | $0.89 | 35.8x | -83% |
| FY2024 Q2 | Sep 30 2023 | $31.58 | $1.10 | 28.7x | -86% |
| FY2024 Q1 | Jun 30 2023 | $24.81 | $0.21 | 118.1x | -44% |
| FY2023 Q2 | Sep 30 2022 | $24.51 | $0.90 | 27.2x | -87% |
| FY2023 Q1 | - | $26.03 | $2.83 | 9.2x | -96% |
| FY2022 Q4 | - | $33.06 | $4.07 | 8.1x | -96% |
| FY2022 Q3 | Dec 31 2021 | $41.57 | $4.63 | 9.0x | -96% |
| FY2022 Q2 | - | $42.64 | $4.67 | 9.1x | -96% |
| FY2022 Q1 | Jun 30 2021 | $34.40 | $3.19 | 10.8x | -95% |
| FY2021 Q4 | Mar 31 2021 | $35.27 | $0.01 | 2713.1x | +1180% |
| FY2021 Q3 | - | $39.80 | $3.68 | 10.8x | -95% |
| FY2021 Q2 | Sep 30 2020 | $26.61 | $3.46 | 7.7x | -96% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 211.9x
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STEP — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying STEP stock.
What is STEP's P/E ratio?
StepStone Group Inc. (STEP) trailing twelve-month P/E ratio is -6.7x, based on TTM diluted EPS of $-6.67. The 5-year average P/E is 211.9x and the historical range spans 7.7x to 2713.1x.
Is STEP stock overvalued or undervalued?
STEP trades at -6.7x P/E, below its 5-year average of 211.9x. At the 0th percentile of its historical range (7.7x–2713.1x), the stock is priced at a discount to its own history.
Is STEP stock expensive?
No, STEP is not expensive on a historical basis. The current P/E of -6.7x is below the 5-year average of 211.9x and sits at the 0th percentile of its valuation range.
What is STEP's historical P/E range?
Over the past 5 years, STEP's P/E ratio has ranged from 7.7x to 2713.1x, with a median of 27.2x and an average of 211.9x. The current P/E of -6.7x places the stock at the 0th percentile of this range. Full historical data spans 2021–2025.
How does STEP's P/E compare to the S&P 500?
STEP trades at -6.7x P/E versus the S&P 500 median of 24.4x. The 127% discount to the market suggests lower growth expectations or perceived higher risk.
How does STEP's valuation compare to Financial Services peers?
StepStone Group Inc. P/E of -6.7x compares to the Financial Services sector median of 13.6x. The discount suggests lower growth expectations, weaker margins, or higher perceived risk relative to peers. See the peer comparison table on this page for ticker-by-ticker P/E and PEG.
What is STEP's PEG ratio?
STEP PEG ratio is N/A, based on a P/E of -6.7x and EPS growth of -165.9%. PEG normalises P/E by growth and helps compare stocks with different earnings trajectories.
What is STEP's earnings yield?
STEP earnings yield is N/A, the inverse of its -6.7x P/E ratio. Earnings yield represents the percentage of each dollar invested that the company earns. It can be compared directly to bond yields to assess relative attractiveness of stocks versus fixed income.