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Signpost's Days Sales Outstanding for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 40.46.
Signpost's Days Inventory for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.91.
Signpost's Days Payable for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 24.92.
Therefore, Signpost's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 16.45.
Generally, the lower this number is, the better for the company. Although it should be combined with other metrics (such as ROE % and ROA %), it can be especially useful for comparing close competitors, because the company with the lowest CCC is often the one with better management.
Be Aware
CCC is most effective with retail-type companies, which have inventories that are sold to customers. Consulting businesses, software companies and insurance companies are all examples of companies for whom this metric is meaningless.
The CCC is one of several tools that can help you evaluate management, especially if it is calculated for several consecutive time periods and for several competitors. Decreasing or steady CCCs are good, while rising ones should motivate you to dig a bit deeper.
Signpost Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
Signpost Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Signpost's Cash Conversion Cycle can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
TSE:3996 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Signpost's Cash Conversion Cycle, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Conversion Cycle data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Signpost Cash Conversion Cycle vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Signpost's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Signpost's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) measures how fast a company can convert cash on hand into even more cash on hand. This metric looks at the amount of time needed to sell inventory, the amount of time needed to collect receivables and the length of time the company is afforded to pay its bills without incurring penalties.
Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness.
Signpost's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Signpost (TSE:3996) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 16.45 as of Feb. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Signpost and its competitors.
Is Signpost's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Signpost's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 16.45. The Software industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 32.10. Signpost's value of 16.45 is 48.7% below this industry median. Overall, Signpost has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Signpost's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to IBM and ACN?
Signpost's Cash Conversion Cycle of 16.45 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 32.10. Signpost's value of 16.45 is 48.7% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Conversion Cycle for a Software company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Software companies is 32.10, based on 2,810 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Conversion Cycle significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Conversion Cycle should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Signpost's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 16.45 is 48.7% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Conversion Cycle mean?
A high Cash Conversion Cycle can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Signpost and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 32.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Signpost's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 16.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Signpost stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Signpost (TSE:3996) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円486.48, compared to a current price of 円200.00 — trading 58.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 16.45 and 48.7% below the Software industry median of 32.10. Signpost's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Conversion Cycle calculated?
Cash Conversion Cycle is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Signpost (TSE:3996), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 16.45 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Signpost (TSE:3996) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Signpost stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円200.00 is trading 58.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円486.48.
GuruFocus considers Signpost to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3996:
Cash Conversion Cycle: 16.45
GF Value™: 円486.48 vs. price of 円200.00 (58.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 48.7% below the Software median
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3996 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Signpost Corp is a Japan-based company engaged in the provision of information technology consulting services. The company operates through three segments namely Consulting business, DX Regional co-creation business and Innovation business.
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