Signpost (TSE:3996) Total Operating Expense: 円909 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
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Signpost Total Operating Expense?

Signpost TSE:3996 -3.85% 61 Total Operating Expense is 円909 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 Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円452 Mil. Signpost's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円909 Mil.

Signpost Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Signpost Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Signpost's Total Operating 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 Total Operating Expense Chart

Signpost Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Total Operating Expense
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Signpost Semi-Annual Data
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Signpost Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating 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909 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of 円909 Mil mean?
Signpost (TSE:3996) has a Total Operating Expense of 円909 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Signpost and its competitors.
Is Signpost's Total Operating Expense too high?
Signpost's current Total Operating Expense is 円909 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 Total Operating Expense compare to IBM and ACN?
Signpost's Total Operating Expense of 円909 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 Total Operating Expense for a Software company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Software industry context. However, Total Operating 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Signpost and its competitors. Signpost's current Total Operating Expense is 円909 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 Total Operating Expense is 円909 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 Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Signpost (TSE:3996), the current Total Operating Expense is 円909 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:

  • Total Operating Expense: 円909 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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