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J Smart & Co (Contractors) PLC (GB:SMJ)
LSE:SMJ
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J Smart & Co (Contractors) (SMJ) Price & Analysis

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SMJ Stock Chart & Stats

132.50 p
0.00 p(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
132.50 p
0.00 p(0.00%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Revenue Growth TrendSustained top-line expansion (29.24% reported) suggests durable demand for the company’s services and potential scale benefits. Over 2-6 months this underpins pricing power, backlog replenishment and capacity utilization, supporting margin improvement and reinvestment ability.
Strong Net Profit MarginA near-22% net margin indicates effective overall cost management and ability to convert revenue to retained earnings. This persistent profitability supports dividend capacity, internal funding for projects and cushions against cyclical downturns in construction activity.
Low Financial LeverageVery low leverage provides strong financial flexibility to bid on contracts, fund capex or weather project delays without urgent refinancing. A conservative capital structure reduces solvency risk and preserves strategic optionality over medium term market cycles.
Bears Say
Declining Free Cash FlowA severe drop in free cash flow signals weakened cash generation versus prior periods, constraining the company’s ability to fund operations, capex and dividends from internal sources. Over months this raises risk of liquidity stress or need for external financing.
Weak Cash ConversionLow cash conversion (0.14) indicates earnings are not being converted into operating cash, pointing to working capital pressures or accrual-driven profits. This undermines sustainable free cash flow and can strain supplier terms and growth funding over the medium term.
Negative Operating ProfitabilityA negative EBIT margin reveals core operational inefficiencies despite a strong net margin, implying reliance on non-operating items. If operating losses persist, long-term competitiveness and the ability to fund growth from operating earnings are at risk.

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SMJ FAQ

What was J Smart & Co (Contractors) PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
J Smart & Co (Contractors) PLC lowest share price was 109.00 p and its highest was 140.00 p in the past 12 months.
    What is J Smart & Co (Contractors) PLC’s market cap?
    J Smart & Co (Contractors) PLC’s market cap is £42.71M.
      When is J Smart & Co (Contractors) PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
      J Smart & Co (Contractors) PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 13, 2026 which is in 198 days.
        How were J Smart & Co (Contractors) PLC’s earnings last quarter?
        J Smart & Co (Contractors) PLC released its earnings results on Apr 14, 2026. The company reported 0.002 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.002 p.
          Is J Smart & Co (Contractors) PLC overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts J Smart & Co (Contractors) PLC’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does J Smart & Co (Contractors) PLC pay dividends?
            J Smart & Co (Contractors) PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 2.29 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.45%. See more information on J Smart & Co (Contractors) PLC dividends here
              What is J Smart & Co (Contractors) PLC’s EPS estimate?
              J Smart & Co (Contractors) PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does J Smart & Co (Contractors) PLC have?
              J Smart & Co (Contractors) PLC has 38,822,930 shares outstanding.
                What happened to J Smart & Co (Contractors) PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                J Smart & Co (Contractors) PLC reported an EPS of 0.002 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of J Smart & Co (Contractors) PLC?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:SMJ
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                    J Smart & Co (Contractors) Stock Smart Score

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                    Underperform
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                    Technicals

                    SMA
                    Positive
                    20 days / 200 days
                    Momentum
                    4.73%
                    12-Months-Change

                    Fundamentals

                    Return on Equity
                    4.00%
                    Trailing 12-Months
                    Asset Growth
                    8.08%
                    Trailing 12-Months

                    Company Description

                    J Smart & Co (Contractors) PLC

                    J. Smart & Co. (Contractors) PLC, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the contracting, developing, and constructing public works, shopping centers, offices, factories, warehouses, local authority, and landlords and private housing projects in the United Kingdom. It also contracts building and civil engineering projects; develops and sells residential properties; develops industrial and commercial properties for lease; provides serviced office spaces; carries out small to medium sized building and civil engineering works for various clients; and offers plumbing support services to the construction companies. J. Smart & Co. (Contractors) PLC was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom.

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