Signpost (TSE:3996) Tax Provision: 円-16 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)

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TSE:3996 Signpost Corp TSE:3996
60 GF Score
Price 円210.00
GF Value 円489.96
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Signpost Tax Provision?

Signpost TSE:3996 +3.45% 60 Tax Provision is 円-16 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3996 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of 円489.96 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Signpost's tax provision for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-15 Mil. Its tax provision for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-16 Mil.

Signpost Tax Provision Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Signpost's Tax Provision 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 Tax Provision Chart

Signpost Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Tax Provision
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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
Tax Provision 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 55.06 -1.16 61.83 -1.38 -14.61
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Signpost Tax Provision Calculation

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Tax Provision for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円-16 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Tax Provision →
What does a Tax Provision of 円-16 Mil mean?
Signpost (TSE:3996) has a Tax Provision of 円-16 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Provision for taxes is the amount of tax the company owes based on pre-tax income. View historical data on Signpost and its competitors.
Is Signpost's Tax Provision too high?
Signpost's current Tax Provision is 円-16 Mil. Overall, Signpost has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Signpost's Tax Provision compare to IBM and ACN?
Signpost's Tax Provision of 円-16 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tax Provision for a Software company?
A good Tax Provision depends on the Software industry context. However, Tax Provision should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Tax Provision mean?
A high Tax Provision can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Provision for taxes is the amount of tax the company owes based on pre-tax income. View historical data on Signpost and its competitors. Signpost's current Tax Provision is 円-16 Mil. 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489.96, compared to a current price of 円210.00 — trading 57.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Provision is 円-16 Mil. Signpost's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Provision calculated?
Tax Provision is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Signpost (TSE:3996), the current Tax Provision is 円-16 Mil 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210.00 is trading 57.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円489.96. GuruFocus considers Signpost to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3996:

  • Tax Provision: 円-16 Mil
  • GF Value™: 円489.96 vs. price of 円210.00 (57.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 2 warning signs

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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