Signpost Corporation (JP:3996)

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Signpost Corporation

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Signpost Corporation (3996) Price & Analysis

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3996 Stock Chart & Stats

¥269.00

-¥8.00(-1.80%)

At close: Jan 08 4:00 PM EST

¥269.00

-¥8.00(-1.80%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range¥206.00 - ¥408.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume31.10K

Average Volume (3M)134.64K

Market Cap

¥2.80B

Enterprise Value¥1.16B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥1.99B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥641.31M

Price to Earnings (P/E)45.3

Beta0.94

Next Earnings

Jul 10, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend YieldN/A

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)6.10

Shares Outstanding12,796,595

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’s return to operating profitability and net income across 2024–2026 signals that its SME-focused digital marketing model can monetize services at scale. Durable profitability restores internal funding capacity, reduces financing dependence and supports strategic reinvestment over the next 2–6 months.

Conservative Balance SheetVery low leverage (0.09x) and growing equity provide financial flexibility to fund operations or opportunistic investments without stressing liquidity. This conservative capital structure lowers bankruptcy risk and supports continuity of operations through near-term volatility.

Improved Cash GenerationOperating and free cash flow turning positive after multi-year deficits is a material structural improvement. Positive cash generation enhances self-funding ability for marketing, product development or client support and reduces reliance on external capital in the coming months.

Bears Say

Earnings And Cash Flow VolatilityA pronounced drop in net income and free cash flow in 2026 despite higher revenue indicates inconsistent profitability drivers and exposes execution risk. Such volatility undermines forecasting, hampers investment planning and raises the chance of future profit surprises over a 2–6 month horizon.

Thin, Inconsistent MarginsPersistently thin and uneven margins limit the company’s ability to absorb cost shocks or invest for growth. Narrow operating buffers magnify the impact of client churn or rising costs, making sustained margin expansion uncertain in the medium term.

Moderating Revenue Growth / Small ScaleGrowth slowing to low-single-digits (fundamentals show ~3.8% revenue growth) and a small workforce (~171 employees) suggest limited scale and constrained market penetration. In a competitive digital-marketing SME market, slower top-line momentum pressures long-term market-share gains.

3996 FAQ

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

Signpost Corporation lowest stock price was ¥206.00 and its highest was ¥408.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Signpost Corporation’s market cap?

Signpost Corporation’s market cap is ¥2.80B.

When is Signpost Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?

Signpost Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 10, 2026 which is in 71 days.

How were Signpost Corporation’s earnings last quarter?

Signpost Corporation released its earnings results on Apr 13, 2026. The company reported ¥6.096 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥6.096.

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 Annually dividend of ¥2.5 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 12,796,595 shares outstanding.

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

Signpost Corporation reported an EPS of ¥6.096 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.448%.

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 provides information technology related services for the customers primarily in the financial industry and public institutions. It offers financial consulting services, including information strategy, systemization concept, and business improvement for financial institutions, such as banks, securities companies, and card companies. The company also provides public consulting services for central government agencies and local governments, such as informatization policy planning/planning/implementation support; optimization support; review of budget system and support for optimizing procurement of information system; development project management support; and support for introducing social security/tax number system. In addition, it offers package solution, which includes business evaluation service, batch processing speedup, e electronic flight, open system foundation design checklist, and open standard system development standard, as well as Sales Advance Pro, a questionnaire function. Further, the company provides WonderChr, a cash register that is equipped with artificial intelligence. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.