Signpost Corporation

Signpost Corporation

TTSE:3996
265.00
JPY
+16.00
(+6.43%)
19.46EPS
27.46P/E
6.84BMarket Cap
Jan 08Next Earn

Total Valuation

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As of August 31, 2024, Signpost Corporation carries a market capitalization of 6.84B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 5.72B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap6.84B
Enterprise Value5.72B

Important Dates

Signpost Corporation's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for January 8, 2027.

Earnings Date1/8/2027

Share Statistics

As of August 31, 2024, Signpost Corporation has 12.79M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding12.79M

Valuation Ratios

As of August 31, 2024, Signpost Corporation trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 27.46. The price-to-sales ratio is 2.26, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 4.21.

PE Ratio27.46
PS Ratio2.26
PB Ratio4.21
P/TBV Ratio4.21

Enterprise Valuation

As of August 31, 2024, Signpost Corporation trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 26.80 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 1.89 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 26.80 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 5.72B versus a market cap of 6.84B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales1.89
EV / EBITDA26.80
EV / EBIT26.80

Financial Position

As of August 31, 2024, Signpost Corporation maintains a current ratio of 3.42, meaning it holds 3.4x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 24.31, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 92.35 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio3.42
Quick Ratio2.63
Debt / Equity24.31
Debt / EBITDA1.85
Interest Coverage92.35

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended August 31, 2024, Signpost Corporation posted a return on equity (ROE) of 16.61, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 10.15, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. The company generates approximately 17.88M in revenue per employee across its workforce of 169.50, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 100.14 indicates how many times Signpost Corporation sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)16.61
Return on Assets (ROA)10.15
Revenue Per Employee17.88M
Employee Count169.50
Inventory Turnover100.14

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended August 31, 2024, Signpost Corporation recorded an income tax benefit of -53.90M rather than an expense, typically from losses, carryforwards, or the release of a tax provision. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 195.23M, leaving 249.13M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax-53.90M

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 22, 2026, Signpost Corporation's stock has declined approximately 14.24% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 213.74, while the 200-day moving average is 223.16.

52-Week Price Change-14.24%
50-Day Moving Average213.74
200-Day Moving Average223.16

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended August 31, 2024, Signpost Corporation generated 3.03B in revenue and converted that into 249.13M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 19.46. EBITDA reached 213.60M, while operating income came in at 213.61M.

Revenue3.03B
Gross Profit849.91M
Operating Income213.61M
Pretax Income195.23M
Net Income249.13M
EBITDA213.60M
EBIT213.60M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)19.46

Balance Sheet

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As of August 31, 2024, Signpost Corporation holds 1.51B in cash and equivalents against 394.96M in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of -1.12B. Total book value stands at 1.62B, with working capital of 1.39B providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents1.51B
Total Debt394.96M
Net Debt-1.12B
Equity (Book Value)1.62B
Book Value Per Share127.03
Working Capital1.39B

Margins

Over the twelve months ended August 31, 2024, Signpost Corporation posted a gross margin of 28.05, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 7.05 and net profit margin of 8.22 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin28.05
Operating Margin7.05
Pretax Margin6.44
Profit Margin8.22
EBITDA Margin7.05

Stock Splits

Signpost Corporation's most recent stock split took place on February 26, 2018 with a 1:4 split ratio.

Last Split Date2/26/2018
Split Ratio1:4

Scores

As of August 31, 2024, Signpost Corporation has an Altman Z-Score of 6.36, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score6.36