Signpost (TSE:3996) ROCE %: 10.12% (As of Feb. 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 ROCE %?

Signpost TSE:3996 -3.85% 61 ROCE % is 10.12% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3996 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of 円486.48 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Signpost's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 10.12%.

Signpost  (TSE:3996) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Signpost ROCE % Related Terms

Signpost ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Signpost's ROCE % 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 ROCE % Chart

Signpost Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -16.47 -6.91 4.04 9.22 4.17

Signpost Semi-Annual Data
Feb16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
ROCE % 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 12.53 8.02 10.88 -1.91 10.12
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Signpost ROCE % Calculation

Signpost's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Feb. 2026 )  (A: Feb. 2025 )(A: Feb. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Feb. 2026 )  (A: Feb. 2025 )(A: Feb. 2026 )
=98.239/( ( (2897.582 - 582.155) + (3043.731 - 647.942) )/ 2 )
=98.239/( (2315.427+2395.789)/ 2 )
=98.239/2355.608
=4.17 %

Signpost's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Feb. 2026 )  (Q: Aug. 2025 )(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Feb. 2026 )  (Q: Aug. 2025 )(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=241.084/( ( (2978.829 - 611.865) + (3043.731 - 647.942) )/ 2 )
=241.084/( ( 2366.964 + 2395.789 )/ 2 )
=241.084/2381.3765
=10.12 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Feb. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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 ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 10.12% mean?
Signpost (TSE:3996) has a ROCE % of 10.12% as of Feb. 2026.
Is Signpost's ROCE % too high?
Signpost's current ROCE % is 10.12%. The Software industry median ROCE % is 5.29. Signpost's value of 10.12% is 91.3% above this industry median. 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 ROCE % compare to IBM and ACN?
Signpost's ROCE % of 10.12% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.29. Signpost's value of 10.12% is 91.3% 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 ROCE % for a Software company?
The median ROCE % among Software companies is 5.29, based on 2,723 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Signpost's current ROCE % of 10.12% is 91.3% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Software industry, the median ROCE % is 5.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Signpost's current ROCE % is 10.12%. 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 ROCE % is 10.12% and 91.3% above the Software industry median of 5.29. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Signpost (TSE:3996), the current ROCE % is 10.12% 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:

  • ROCE %: 10.12%
  • GF Value™: 円486.48 vs. price of 円200.00 (58.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 91.3% above the Software median

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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