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Signpost Corporation (3996) Price & Analysis

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3996 Stock Chart & Stats

¥203.00

-¥6.00(-3.02%)

At close: Jul 28 4:00 PM EDT

¥203.00

-¥6.00(-3.02%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range¥165.00 - ¥326.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume62.70K

Average Volume (3M)164.05K

Market Cap

¥3.02B

Enterprise Value¥659.98M

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥2.40B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥407.92M

Price to Earnings (P/E)15.4

Beta0.86

Next Earnings

Jan 08, 2027

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend Yield2.59%

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)15.30

Shares Outstanding12,809,395

10 Day Avg. Volume202,500

30 Day Avg. Volume164,053

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio-0.64

Price to Book (P/B)1.84

Price to Sales (P/S)1.10

P/FCF Ratio30.79

Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A

Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A

Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A

Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A

Forecast

1Y Price TargetN/A

Price Target UpsideN/A

Rating ConsensusN/A

Number of Analyst Covering0

EPS Forecast (FY)N/A

Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Recurring SaaS And Service ModelRecurring cloud and support fees can provide a more durable revenue base than purely project-based work, while setup and professional services support customer acquisition. This model also gives Signpost opportunities to deepen customer relationships through ongoing digital operations and marketing support.

Return To ProfitabilityThe shift from losses to positive operating profit and net income represents a meaningful improvement in the underlying business trajectory. If maintained, profitability can strengthen internal funding capacity, support reinvestment in cloud products, and improve resilience compared with the earlier loss-making period.

Conservative Balance SheetLow leverage and declining debt relative to equity give Signpost greater financial flexibility than a heavily indebted business. This reduces the burden of interest and refinancing obligations, allowing more operating cash to support product investment, customer service, or weathering weaker earnings periods.

Bears Say

Earnings VolatilityA sharp profit decline despite continued revenue growth indicates that earnings conversion is not yet dependable. Volatile profitability can make internal funding less predictable, limit confidence in recurring earnings power, and reduce the ability to consistently reinvest in products, sales, and customer support.

Uneven Cash ConversionPositive cash generation is encouraging, but the sharp year-over-year decline shows that reported earnings do not consistently translate into cash at the same rate. Weaker conversion can constrain investment capacity and makes the company more exposed to fluctuations in working-capital requirements.

Thin And Inconsistent MarginsThin, inconsistent margins leave less room to absorb cost increases or slower demand, even after the return to profitability. Moderating revenue growth further raises the importance of disciplined cost control, because limited operating cushion can cause small execution changes to produce large earnings swings.

3996 FAQ

What was Signpost Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?

Signpost Corporation lowest stock price was ¥165.00 and its highest was ¥326.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Signpost Corporation’s market cap?

Signpost Corporation’s market cap is ¥3.02B.

When is Signpost Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?

Signpost Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 08, 2027 which is in 69 days.

How were Signpost Corporation’s earnings last quarter?

Signpost Corporation released its earnings results on Oct 09, 2026. The company reported ¥6.13 earnings per share for the quarter.

Is Signpost Corporation overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Signpost Corporation’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Signpost Corporation pay dividends?

Signpost Corporation pays a Notavailable dividend of ¥6 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.59%. See more information on Signpost Corporation dividends here

What is Signpost Corporation’s EPS estimate?

Signpost Corporation’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Signpost Corporation have?

Signpost Corporation has 12,809,395 shares outstanding.

What happened to Signpost Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Signpost Corporation reported an EPS of ¥6.13 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.302%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Signpost Corporation?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:3996

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Company Description

Signpost Corporation

Signpost Corporation, established in Tokyo, Japan in 2007, specializes in providing a diverse range of information technology (IT) services. Its primary clientele includes both the financial sector and various public sector organizations. For financial institutions like banks, investment firms, and credit card companies, Signpost offers strategic consulting. This encompasses developing IT strategies, conceptualizing new systems, and enhancing overall business operations. The company also extends its expertise to government bodies, both national and local. These public consulting services involve assisting with the planning, development, and execution of IT policies. They also provide support for process optimization, evaluating budget systems, streamlining the acquisition of IT systems, managing development projects, and facilitating the implementation of social security and tax identification systems. Furthermore, Signpost offers a suite of packaged solutions. These include services for business assessment, accelerating batch processing, electronic document management (e-flight), open system architectural guidelines, and open standard development frameworks. It also provides "Sales Advance Pro," which features a questionnaire capability. Additionally, the company has developed "WonderChr," an innovative cash register powered by artificial intelligence.