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FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Signpost's Free Cash Flow for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円52 Mil. Signpost's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円1,685 Mil. Therefore, Signpost's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 3.08%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Signpost's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3996'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -31.78 Med: -7.16 Max: 30.52
Current: 3.57
During the past 11 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Signpost was 30.52%. The lowest was -31.78%. And the median was -7.16%.
TSE:3996's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 53.33% of 2822
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.315
vs TSE:3996: 3.57
Signpost FCF Margin % Related Terms
Signpost FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Signpost's FCF Margin % 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: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Signpost's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Signpost's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Signpost's FCF Margin % 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.
Signpost (TSE:3996) has a FCF Margin % of 3.08% as of Feb. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Signpost and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Signpost ranks #1317 out of 2822 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 46.7%.
Is Signpost's FCF Margin % too high?
Signpost's current FCF Margin % is 3.08%. The Software industry median FCF Margin % is 2.32. Signpost's value of 3.08% is 33% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Signpost ranks #1317 out of 2822 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 FCF Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Signpost ranks #1317 out of 2822 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Signpost in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.32. Signpost's value of 3.08% is 33% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Software company?
The median FCF Margin % among Software companies is 2.32, based on 2,822 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Signpost's current FCF Margin % of 3.08% is 33% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Signpost and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Signpost's current FCF Margin % is 3.08%. 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 FCF Margin % is 3.08% and 33% above the Software industry median of 2.32. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Signpost (TSE:3996), the current FCF Margin % is 3.08% 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:
FCF Margin %: 3.08%
GF Value™: 円486.48 vs. price of 円200.00 (58.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 33% above the Software median (#1317 of 2822)
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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