Signpost (TSE:3996) Tax Expense: 円16 Mil (TTM 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
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What is Signpost Tax Expense?

Signpost TSE:3996 -3.85% 61 Tax Expense is 円16 Mil 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.

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


Signpost  (TSE:3996) Tax Expense Explanation

In the long run, income before tax and taxable income will likely be more similar than they are in any given period. If the one is less in earlier years, then it will be greater in later years. Deferred taxes will reverse themselves in the long run and in total will zero out, unless there is something like a change in tax rates in the intervening period. A deferred tax payable results from a tax break in the early years and will reverse itself in later years; a deferred tax receivable results from more taxes being paid in early years than the tax expense reported to shareholders and will again reverse itself in later years. The deferred tax amount is computed by estimating the amount and the timing of the reversal and multiplying that by the appropriate tax rates.


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Signpost Tax Expense Historical Data

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

Signpost Annual Data
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Tax Expense
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Signpost Semi-Annual Data
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Signpost Tax Expense Calculation

Tax paid by the company. It is computed in by multiplying the income before tax number, as reported to shareholders, by the appropriate tax rate. In reality, the computation is typically considerably more complex due to things such as expenses considered not deductible by taxing authorities ("add backs"), the range of tax rates applicable to various levels of income, different tax rates in different jurisdictions, multiple layers of tax on income, and other issues.

Tax Expense 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 Expense →
What does a Tax Expense of 円16 Mil mean?
Signpost (TSE:3996) has a Tax Expense of 円16 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Signpost and its competitors.
Is Signpost's Tax Expense too high?
Signpost's current Tax Expense is 円16 Mil. 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 Tax Expense compare to IBM and ACN?
Signpost's Tax Expense 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 Expense for a Software company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Software industry context. However, Tax Expense 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 Expense mean?
A high Tax Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Signpost and its competitors. Signpost's current Tax Expense 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486.48, compared to a current price of 円200.00 — trading 58.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is 円16 Mil. 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 Tax Expense calculated?
Tax Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Signpost (TSE:3996), the current Tax Expense 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:

  • Tax Expense: 円16 Mil
  • GF Value™: 円486.48 vs. price of 円200.00 (58.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 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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