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SignpostTSE:3996 +2.99%60 Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.84 as of Feb. 2026, which is 438% above its 10-year median of 0.90. GuruFocus rates TSE:3996 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of 円491.44 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,727 Software companies, Signpost ranks worse than 86.1% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Signpost's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3996'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.51 Med: 0.9 Max: 6.26
Current: 4.99
During the past 11 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Signpost was 6.26. The lowest was -3.51. And the median was 0.90.
TSE:3996's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 86.1% of 1727
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.99
vs TSE:3996: 4.99
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Signpost Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Signpost Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Signpost's Debt-to-EBITDA 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, CTSH: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Signpost's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Signpost's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Signpost's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 2026) EBITDA data.
Signpost (TSE:3996) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.84 as of Feb. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Signpost. This is 438% above median its historical median of 0.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Signpost ranks #1487 out of 1727 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 86.1%.
Is Signpost's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Signpost's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.84 is 438% above median its 10-year median of 0.90. The Software industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.99. Signpost's value of 4.84 is 388.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Signpost ranks #1487 out of 1727 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Signpost has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Signpost's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Signpost ranks #1487 out of 1727 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Signpost in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.99. Signpost's value of 4.84 is 388.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.90 vs. the industry median of 0.99, Signpost has consistently been above 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Software company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Software companies is 0.99, based on 1,727 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Signpost's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.84 is 388.9% above 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Signpost. For the Software industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Signpost's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.84, which is 438% above median its own 10-year median of 0.90. 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491.44, compared to a current price of 円207.00 — trading 57.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.84, which is 438% above median its 10-year median of 0.90 and 388.9% above the Software industry median of 0.99. Signpost's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Signpost (TSE:3996), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.84 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207.00 is trading 57.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円491.44.
GuruFocus considers Signpost to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3996:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 4.84 (438% above median its 10-year median of 0.90)
GF Value™: 円491.44 vs. price of 円207.00 (57.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 388.9% above the Software median (#1487 of 1727)
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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