Signpost (TSE:3996) Tax Rate %: 12.43% (As of Feb. 2026)

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TSE:3996 Signpost Corp TSE:3996
58 GF Score
Price 円199.00
GF Value 円491.09
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Signpost Tax Rate %?

Signpost TSE:3996 -1.97% 58 Tax Rate % is 12.43% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3996 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円491.09 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Signpost's Tax Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円15 Mil. Signpost's Pre-Tax Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円118 Mil. Therefore, Signpost's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 12.43%.

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Signpost Tax Rate % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Signpost's Tax Rate % can be seen below:

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Signpost Tax Rate % Chart

Signpost Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Tax Rate %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.61 -3.70 -72.02 -30.87 17.34

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 Rate % 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 -47.71 1.45 -52.99 -5.45 12.43
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Signpost Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

Signpost's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Feb. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Feb. 2026 )
=15.995/92.22
=17.34 %

Signpost's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=14.613/117.56
=12.43 %

* 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 Rate % →
What does a Tax Rate % of 12.43% mean?
Signpost (TSE:3996) has a Tax Rate % of 12.43% as of Feb. 2026.
Is Signpost's Tax Rate % too high?
Signpost's current Tax Rate % is 12.43%. Overall, Signpost has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Signpost's Tax Rate % compare to IBM and ACN?
Signpost's Tax Rate % of 12.43% 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 Rate % for a Software company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Software industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Signpost's current Tax Rate % is 12.43%. 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491.09, compared to a current price of 円199.00 — trading 59.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 12.43%. Signpost's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Signpost (TSE:3996), the current Tax Rate % is 12.43% 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199.00 is trading 59.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円491.09. GuruFocus considers Signpost to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3996:

  • Tax Rate %: 12.43%
  • GF Value™: 円491.09 vs. price of 円199.00 (59.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 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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円199.00
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