Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
SignpostTSE:3996 -3.85%61 Days Payable is 24.92 as of Feb. 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 39.38. GuruFocus rates TSE:3996 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of 円486.40 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,608 Software companies, Signpost ranks worse than 74.31% on this metric.
Signpost's average Accounts Payable for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円152 Mil. Signpost's Cost of Goods Sold for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円1,114 Mil.
Hence, Signpost's Days Payable for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 24.92.
The historical rank and industry rank for Signpost's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3996'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.62 Med: 39.38 Max: 49.71
Current: 24.62
During the past 11 years, Signpost's highest Days Payable was 49.71. The lowest was 24.62. And the median was 39.38.
TSE:3996's Days Payable is ranked worse than 74.31% of 2608
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 52.785
vs TSE:3996: 24.62
Signpost's Days Payable
increased
from Feb. 2025 (24.18) to Feb. 2026 (24.92).
It may suggest that Signpostdelayed paying its suppliers.
Signpost Days Payable Related Terms
Signpost Days Payable Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Signpost's Days Payable 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: Days Payable Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Signpost's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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 Days Payable vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Signpost's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Signpost's Days Payable falls into.
Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.
Signpost's Days Payable 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 Days Payable of 24.92 as of Feb. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Signpost and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 39.38. Over the past decade, Signpost's Days Payable has ranged from 24.62 to 49.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Signpost ranks #1938 out of 2608 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 74.3%.
Is Signpost's Days Payable too high?
Signpost's current Days Payable of 24.92 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 39.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.62 to a high of 49.71. The Software industry median Days Payable is 52.79. Signpost's value of 24.92 is 52.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Signpost ranks #1938 out of 2608 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Days Payable compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Signpost ranks #1938 out of 2608 companies for Days Payable. This places Signpost in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 52.79. Signpost's value of 24.92 is 52.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Signpost's own Days Payable has ranged from 24.62 to 49.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.38 vs. the industry median of 52.79, Signpost has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Payable for a Software company?
The median Days Payable among Software companies is 52.79, based on 2,608 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Signpost's current Days Payable of 24.92 is 52.8% 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 Days Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Signpost and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Days Payable is 52.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Signpost's current Days Payable is 24.92, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 39.38. 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486.40, compared to a current price of 円200.00 — trading 58.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 24.92, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 39.38 and 52.8% below the Software industry median of 52.79. 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 Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Signpost (TSE:3996), the current Days Payable is 24.92 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486.40.
GuruFocus considers Signpost to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3996:
Days Payable: 24.92 (37% below median its 10-year median of 39.38)
GF Value™: 円486.40 vs. price of 円200.00 (58.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 52.8% below the Software median (#1938 of 2608)
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.
61GF Score
Get the complete analysis for TSE:3996
Days Payable is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
TSE:3996 has been successfully added to your 
