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3996 Stock Chart & Stats
¥199.00
-¥6.00(-3.02%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
¥199.00
-¥6.00(-3.02%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥165.00 - ¥408.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume62.70K
Average Volume (3M)134.64K
Market Cap
¥2.50B
Enterprise Value¥963.65M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥2.56B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥468.26M
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.6
Beta1.02
Next Earnings
Oct 09, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)9.01
Shares Outstanding12,809,395
10 Day Avg. Volume95,240
30 Day Avg. Volume134,640
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
Return To ProfitabilitySignpost restored operating profit and net income across 2024–2026, showing the core business can generate recurring earnings. This recovery indicates structural fixes to cost or pricing dynamics and supports sustainable operations, reinvestment, and longer-term planning over the next several quarters.
Improved Cash GenerationOperating and free cash flow turned positive after multi-year deficits, giving the company internal funding for growth, capex, or working-capital needs. Consistent positive cash flow, even if uneven, materially raises financial resilience and reduces reliance on external financing.
Conservative Balance SheetVery low leverage and growing equity provide flexibility to fund operations, investments, or weather downturns without stressing liquidity. The conservative capital structure supports durable credit capacity and strategic optionality like targeted M&A or product investment.
Bears Say
Earnings And Cash-flow VolatilityA pronounced drop in net income and cash flow in 2026 shows earnings and cash conversion are inconsistent. This volatility undermines forecasting, capital allocation, and confidence in recurring free cash generation, risking funding of strategic initiatives and dividend or buyback plans.
Thin, Inconsistent MarginsPersistently thin and erratic margins mean small revenue or cost swings heavily impact profitability. Limited margin cushion constrains reinvestment capacity, raises sensitivity to price/ cost pressures, and makes sustainable operating leverage harder to achieve as the business scales.
Slowing Revenue GrowthGrowth decelerating to low-single-digits reduces operating leverage and the runway for margin expansion. Slower top-line momentum forces heavier reliance on efficiency gains for earnings improvement and can limit market-share gains in a competitive IT services market.
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 ¥408.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Signpost Corporation’s market cap?
Signpost Corporation’s market cap is ¥2.50B.
When is Signpost Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Signpost Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 09, 2026 which is in 68 days.
How were Signpost Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Signpost Corporation released its earnings results on Jul 10, 2026. The company reported ¥1.13 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥1.13.
Is Signpost Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Signpost Corporation’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Signpost Corporation pay dividends?
Signpost Corporation pays a Notavailable dividend of ¥5 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. 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 ¥1.13 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.151%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Signpost Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:3996
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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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.
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