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EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Signpost's Enterprise Value is 円1,245 Mil.
Signpost's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円112 Mil. Therefore, Signpost's EV-to-FCF for today is 11.10.
The historical rank and industry rank for Signpost's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3996'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -184.43 Med: -17.95 Max: 493.95
Current: 11.1
During the past 11 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Signpost was 493.95. The lowest was -184.43. And the median was -17.95.
TSE:3996's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 61.54% of 1599
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 14.62
vs TSE:3996: 11.10
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Signpost's share price for today is 円200.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Signpost's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円5.950.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Signpost EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Signpost EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Signpost's EV-to-FCF 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.
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Signpost's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Signpost's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Signpost's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Signpost's current Enterprise Value is 円1,245 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Signpost's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円112 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-FCF of 11.10 as of Jul. 21, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Signpost and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Signpost ranks #615 out of 1599 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 38.5%.
Is Signpost's EV-to-FCF too high?
Signpost's current EV-to-FCF is 11.10. The Software industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.62. Signpost's value of 11.10 is 24.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Signpost ranks #615 out of 1599 companies in the Software industry, which is above 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 EV-to-FCF compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Signpost ranks #615 out of 1599 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Signpost in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.62. Signpost's value of 11.10 is 24.1% 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 EV-to-FCF for a Software company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Software companies is 14.62, based on 1,599 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Signpost's current EV-to-FCF of 11.10 is 24.1% 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Signpost and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Signpost's current EV-to-FCF is 11.10. 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 EV-to-FCF is 11.10 and 24.1% below the Software industry median of 14.62. 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 EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Signpost (TSE:3996), the current EV-to-FCF is 11.10 as of Jul. 21, 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:
EV-to-FCF: 11.10
GF Value™: 円486.48 vs. price of 円200.00 (58.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.1% below the Software median (#615 of 1599)
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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