Signpost (TSE:3996) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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TSE:3996 Signpost Corp TSE:3996
61 GF Score
Price 円200.00
GF Value 円486.48
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Signpost Moat Score?

Signpost has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Signpost has

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Signpost might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Signpost  (TSE:3996) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Signpost Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:3996
61GF Score
Signpost Corp TSE:3996
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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:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: 円486.48 vs. price of 円200.00 (58.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 2 warning signs

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Signpost Business Description

Address 4-12-20 Nihonbashi Honcho, PMO Nihonbashi Honcho 6Floor, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-0023
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

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円200.00
Price
円486.48
GF Value