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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¥165.00 - ¥408.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume31.10K

Average Volume (3M)134.64K

Market Cap

¥2.31B

Enterprise Value¥963.65M

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥1.99B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥641.31M

Price to Earnings (P/E)29.5

Beta0.98

Next Earnings

Jul 10, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend YieldN/A

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)16.08

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 Profitability & Steady Revenue GrowthThe company exited multi-year losses and reported operating profit and net income in 2024–2026, creating a recurring earnings base. Sustained profitability supports reinvestment, debt servicing and longer-term cash generation, improving resilience versus loss-making peers.

Conservative Balance Sheet With Very Low LeverageDebt roughly 0.09x equity and expanding equity give financial flexibility. Low leverage reduces downside risk, enables funding of growth or acquisitions without major refinancing, and helps the firm withstand cyclical pressure over the next several quarters.

Improved Cash Generation And Positive Free Cash FlowOperating and free cash flow turned positive after 2023, indicating better cash conversion and operational recovery. Positive FCF, even if uneven, supports capital allocation, working-capital needs and reduces reliance on external financing over a multi-quarter horizon.

Bears Say

Earnings And Cash-flow VolatilityThe sharp drop in net income and free cash flow in 2026 despite revenue growth signals earnings sensitivity to cost or one-off items. Such volatility undermines planning, makes reinvestment timing harder and raises execution risk for sustaining profitability over coming quarters.

Thin And Inconsistent Margins / Weak Cost ControlMarginal profitability is fragile: inconsistent margins and a disconnect between revenue and net income suggest cost base inflexibility or non-operating pressures. Persistent thin margins constrain ability to build reserves, invest in growth, or absorb industry shocks long term.

Growth Moderating To Low-single-digitsTop-line expansion slowed to low-single-digit growth recently, limiting operating-leverage opportunities. Slower organic growth increases reliance on margin improvement or M&A to lift returns, making sustained EPS and cash-flow expansion more challenging over the medium term.

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 ¥2.31B.

When is Signpost Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?

Signpost Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 10, 2026 which is in 5 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 12,809,395 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, 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.