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SignpostTSE:3996 -3.85%61 Dividend Yield % is 0.00% as of Jul. 21, 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. Among 1,028 Software companies, Signpost ranks worse than 97276.17% on this metric.
As of today (2026-07-21), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Signpost is 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Signpost's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 11 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Signpost was 0.47%. The lowest was 0.07%. And the median was 0.19%.
TSE:3996's Dividend Yield % is not ranked *
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 2.245 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Yield % only.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Signpost (TSE:3996) Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
The historical data trend for Signpost's Dividend Yield % 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.
TSE:3996 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Signpost's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Signpost Dividend Yield % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Signpost's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Signpost's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Signpost (TSE:3996) has a Dividend Yield % of 0.00% as of Jul. 21, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Signpost and its competitors. Over the past decade, Signpost's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.07 to 0.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Signpost ranks #999999 out of 1028 companies in the Software industry.
Is Signpost's Dividend Yield % too high?
Signpost's current Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.47. Based on the distribution chart, Signpost ranks #999999 out of 1028 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Dividend Yield % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Signpost ranks #999999 out of 1028 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Signpost in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 2.25. Historically, Signpost's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.07 to 0.47 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Yield % for a Software company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Software companies is 2.25, based on 1,028 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % 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 Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Signpost and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 2.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Signpost's current Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. 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 Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. 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 Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Signpost (TSE:3996), the current Dividend Yield % is 0.00% as of Jul. 21, 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:
Dividend Yield %: 0.00%
GF Value™: 円486.48 vs. price of 円200.00 (58.9% below fair value)
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 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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