STEP
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StepStone Group Inc. (STEP) closed at $52.74 as of 2026-05-01, trading 26.9% above its 200-week moving average of $41.55. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 25.2% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 31, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 0.9x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.84 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 245 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 $6.6 billion, STEP is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 36.4%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at -65.1%. The stock trades at -11.2x book value.
Share count has increased 25.5% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 4.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in STEP would have grown to $123, compared to $170 for the S&P 500. STEP has returned 4.5% annualized vs 11.8% 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% | +81.0% |
| Oct 2023 | Dec 2023 | 10 | 14.4% | +105.4% | +86.9% |
| Average | 47 | — | +46.6% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is STEP below its 200-week moving average?
No. StepStone Group Inc. (STEP) is currently 26.9% above its 200-week moving average of $41.55. It would need to fall to $41.55 to cross below the line.
What is STEP's 200-week moving average price?
StepStone Group Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $41.55 as of 2026-05-01. 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 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 31. Free cash flow yield is 36.4%. Return on equity is -65.1%. Price-to-book is -11.2x. 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 4.8 years, $100 invested in STEP would have grown to $123, compared to $170 for the S&P 500. That's 4.5% annualized vs 11.8% 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 281.00%.
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 2026-05-01