STEP
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StepStone Group Inc. (STEP) closed at $46.73 as of 2026-03-20, trading 14.6% above its 200-week moving average of $40.79. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 10.9% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 33, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 14 weeks, down-weeks have had more trading volume than up-weeks (0.66 buyers-vs-sellers ratio). That means when people are active, they're more often selling than buying. Sellers are still more in control than buyers.
Over the past 239 weeks of data, STEP has crossed below its 200-week moving average 2 times. On average, these episodes lasted 47 weeks. Historically, investors who bought STEP at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +46.6%.
With a market cap of $5.8 billion, STEP is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 41.0%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at -65.1%. The stock trades at -9.9x book value.
Share count has increased 25.5% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 4.7 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in STEP would have grown to $109, compared to $153 for the S&P 500. STEP has returned 1.9% annualized vs 9.6% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
In the past 12 months, corporate insiders have made 1 open-market purchase totaling $565,772.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -34.4% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: STEP vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After STEP Crosses Below the Line?
Across 2 historical episodes, buying STEP when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +50.5% after 12 months (median +109.0%), compared to +15.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 50% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +63.5% vs +39.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment STEP crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
STEP has crossed below its 200-week MA 2 times with an average 1-year return of +46.6% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | Aug 2023 | 84 | 30.9% | -12.2% | +60.3% |
| Oct 2023 | Dec 2023 | 10 | 14.4% | +105.4% | +65.6% |
| Average | 47 | — | +46.6% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is STEP below its 200-week moving average?
No. StepStone Group Inc. (STEP) is currently 14.6% above its 200-week moving average of $40.79. It would need to fall to $40.79 to cross below the line.
What is STEP's 200-week moving average price?
StepStone Group Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $40.79 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when STEP drops below its 200-week moving average?
STEP has crossed below its 200-week moving average 2 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +46.6%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 47 weeks on average.
Is STEP a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about STEP as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 33. Free cash flow yield is 41.0%. Return on equity is -65.1%. Price-to-book is -9.9x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does STEP compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 4.7 years, $100 invested in STEP would have grown to $109, compared to $153 for the S&P 500. That's 1.9% annualized vs 9.6% for the index. STEP has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does STEP pay a dividend?
Yes. StepStone Group Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 317.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20