J Smart & Co (Contractors) PLC (GB:SMJ)
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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%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range106.00 p - 140.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume122.00K
Average Volume (3M)4.50K
Market Cap
£43.65M
Enterprise Value32.12M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£17.77M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£6.21M
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.6
Beta0.19
Next Earnings
Nov 13, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.45%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.13
Shares Outstanding38,797,930
10 Day Avg. Volume589
30 Day Avg. Volume4,497
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.04
Price to Book (P/B)0.36
Price to Sales (P/S)2.02
P/FCF Ratio36.50
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue Growth TrendSustained revenue growth near 29% indicates expanding demand and successful business development. Over 2-6 months this supports reinvestment in capacity, scaling advantages and stronger negotiating leverage with suppliers and clients, underpinning durable top-line momentum.
Low Financial LeverageA debt-to-equity ratio of 0.08 signals minimal leverage and a strong equity base. This durable balance sheet gives management flexibility to fund growth, weather downturns, and avoid onerous interest burdens, preserving credit optionality and lowering solvency risk over time.
High Net Profit Margin & Improving Gross MarginA near-22% net margin with rising gross margin points to effective pricing and cost control beyond core operating lines. Over months this supports sustainable free-cash conversion potential (if structural issues addressed), and provides room for strategic investment or shareholder returns.
Bears Say
Declining Free Cash FlowA c.169% fall in free cash flow is a material structural concern: it constrains capex, debt repayment and dividends, and forces reliance on external financing. Without recovery, the cash shortfall could impair execution of long-term projects and reduce strategic flexibility.
Low Operating Cash ConversionOnly 14% conversion of net income to operating cash suggests earnings are not translating into cash due to working capital or non-cash items. Structurally weak cash conversion raises funding risk and may necessitate operational fixes to sustain dividends and investment plans.
Modest Return On EquityA ROE under 4% implies limited effectiveness in generating returns from shareholders' capital. Over months this can signal constrained capital efficiency and may limit the company's ability to compound value unless profitability or asset turnover improves materially.
J Smart & Co (Contractors) News
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 106.00 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 £43.65M.
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 153 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.
Does J Smart & Co (Contractors) PLC pay dividends?
J Smart & Co (Contractors) PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 0.96 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 38,797,930 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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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, operating with its various subsidiaries, is a prominent developer, constructor, and contractor across the United Kingdom. Their extensive portfolio covers a broad spectrum of projects, ranging from essential public works and local authority developments to diverse commercial properties such as shopping centers, offices, factories, and warehouses, alongside private and landlord-managed housing initiatives. Beyond these core activities, the company actively engages in securing building and civil engineering contracts, undertaking the development and sale of residential units, and creating industrial and commercial properties specifically for leasing purposes. They also provide flexible serviced office accommodations and execute smaller to mid-scale building and civil engineering tasks for a varied client base. Furthermore, J. Smart & Co. extends its expertise by offering plumbing support services to fellow construction enterprises. The company has been in operation since its establishment in 1947 and is centrally administered from its headquarters in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
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