STEP
StepStone Group Inc. Class A Common Stock
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StepStone Group (STEP) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
$47.58
+0.10 (+0.21%)
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5d:
+0.27%
30d:
+11.4%
90d:
-1.45%
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QUANTITATIVE VERDICT
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LOW Confidence (42%)
Quality Score
39/100
Position
EXTENDED
30-Day Fair Range
$42.05 – $46.65
Position: EXTENDED
Forward P/E & Valuation
18.9x
CHEAP
vs 21.3x historical avg
Wall Street Target
$65.80
+38.6% upside
Options IV & Volume
27th pct IV
HIGH volume confirmation
Support / Resistance
$41.58 / $50.58
Trend: Sideways
Executive Thesis & Bottom Line
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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$93.32
Based on 12.0% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$57.94
17.9% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 21.3x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: STEP is currently trading at $47.58, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $42.05 to $46.65. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 18.9) compared to its historical average (21.3). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 3.8% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.
Technical Outlook: Technically, STEP is showing sideways momentum. Immediate support is located at $41.58, while resistance sits at $50.58.
Market Sentiment: STEP scores 20/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (27th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $65.80 (+38.6%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, STEP is showing sideways momentum. Immediate support is located at $41.58, while resistance sits at $50.58.
Market Sentiment: STEP scores 20/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (27th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $65.80 (+38.6%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Historical Trading Range
$42.05 -
$46.65
Company Quality Score
39/100
(SELL)
Options IV Signal
27th percentile
(COMPLACENCY WARNING)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
42.3%
Trading Range & Key Levels
30-Day Trading Range
$42.05 -
$46.65
Current vs Trading Range
EXTENDED
Expected Move (7 Days)
±$3.88
(8.2%)
Support Level
$41.58
Resistance Level
$50.58
Current Trend
Sideways
Technical data as of
Nov 12, 2026
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View Profit Protection PlanQuantitative Signal Breakdown
- BEARISH: Price extended above range
- BULLISH: Options cheap (IV 27th percentile)
- BEARISH: Weak technical setup (20/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 38.6% below Wall St target ($65.80)
- WARNING: Composite score 38/100 in the bottom quintile — this cohort historically lags the market
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
18.94
Wall Street Target
$65.80
(+38.6%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
70.2%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-38.5%
Profit Margin
-13.7%
Valuation Discount vs History
-3.8% cheaper
PE vs Historical
18.9 vs 21.3
CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-3.8%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$45.68
(-4%)
2-Year Target
$43.94
(-8%)
3-Year Target
$42.27
(-11%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 19→21)
$47.55
(+0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 19.9, Growth: 19.9%)
$85.84
(+81%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 18.9, Growth: 19.9%)
$81.85
(+72%)
Bear:
(PE: 16.1, Growth: 19.9%)
$69.57
(+47%)
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 18.9 to 21.3
Stabilization Target:
$53.41
(+12.5%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+12.5%
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Bullish
2 Retail Mentions
Reddit / WSB Comments
1
Bullish
StockTwits Volume
1 msgs
24h retail stream
Last Tracked
Nov 11, 2026
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AI Retail Discussion Summary:
StockTwits messages indicate bullish sentiment towards $STEP with one user expressing excitement about the stock.
Key Retail Themes:
Bullish sentiment
Aggregated from r/wallstreetbets, r/stocks & StockTwits streams.
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Last updated: November 13, 2026 11:45 AM ET
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