Signpost (TSE:3996) Receivables Turnover: 4.51 (As of Feb. 2026)

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TSE:3996 Signpost Corp TSE:3996
59 GF Score
Price 円192.00
GF Value 円489.01
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Signpost Receivables Turnover?

Signpost TSE:3996 -0.52% 59 Receivables Turnover is 4.51 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3996 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of 円489.01 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,782 Software companies, Signpost ranks better than 73.72% on this metric.

The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. Signpost's Revenue for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円1,685 Mil. Signpost's average Accounts Receivable for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円374 Mil. Hence, Signpost's Receivables Turnover for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 4.51.


Signpost  (TSE:3996) Receivables Turnover Explanation

An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.


Signpost Receivables Turnover Related Terms


Signpost Receivables Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Signpost's Receivables Turnover 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.

Signpost Receivables Turnover Chart

Signpost Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Receivables Turnover
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Signpost Semi-Annual Data
Feb16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
Receivables Turnover Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.92 4.03 4.50 4.45 4.51

TSE:3996 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Receivables Turnover Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Signpost's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Signpost's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Signpost's Receivables Turnover falls into.


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Signpost Receivables Turnover Calculation

Receivables Turnover measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance.

Signpost's Receivables Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (A: Feb. 2026 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (A: Feb. 2026 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (A: Feb. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Feb. 2026 )) / count )
=3138.857 / ((293.972 + 388.152) / 2 )
=3138.857 / 341.062
=9.20

Signpost's Receivables Turnover for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (Q: Feb. 2026 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (Q: Aug. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (Q: Feb. 2026 )) / count )
=1685.217 / ((359.147 + 388.152) / 2 )
=1685.217 / 373.6495
=4.51

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Receivables Turnover →
What does a Receivables Turnover of 4.51 mean?
Signpost (TSE:3996) has a Receivables Turnover of 4.51 as of Feb. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Signpost and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Signpost ranks #731 out of 2782 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 26.3%.
Is Signpost's Receivables Turnover too high?
Signpost's current Receivables Turnover is 4.51. The Software industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.97. Signpost's value of 4.51 is 24.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Signpost ranks #731 out of 2782 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Signpost has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Signpost's Receivables Turnover compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Signpost ranks #731 out of 2782 companies for Receivables Turnover. This puts Signpost in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.97. Signpost's value of 4.51 is 24.5% 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 Receivables Turnover for a Software company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Software companies is 5.97, based on 2,782 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Signpost's current Receivables Turnover of 4.51 is 24.5% 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Signpost and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 5.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Signpost's current Receivables Turnover is 4.51. 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489.01, compared to a current price of 円192.00 — trading 60.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 4.51 and 24.5% below the Software industry median of 5.97. Signpost's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Signpost (TSE:3996), the current Receivables Turnover is 4.51 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192.00 is trading 60.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円489.01. GuruFocus considers Signpost to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3996:

  • Receivables Turnover: 4.51
  • GF Value™: 円489.01 vs. price of 円192.00 (60.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 24.5% below the Software median (#731 of 2782)

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 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.
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