J Smart & Co (Contractors) PLC (GB:SMJ)
LSE:SMJ
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 Range110.00 p - 140.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume122.00K
Average Volume (3M)4.50K
Market Cap
£43.68M
Enterprise Value28.91M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£25.82M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£11.05M
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.2
Beta0.19
Next Earnings
Apr 21, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.45%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.13
Shares Outstanding38,822,930
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
Net Profit Margin StrengthA sustained net profit margin near 22% indicates the company captures significant value after expenses, supporting internal funding for dividends, reserves or selective reinvestment. This margin buffer enhances resilience to revenue volatility and underpins long-term cash available to shareholders.
Low Financial LeverageVery low leverage gives the firm long-term financial flexibility, lowering fixed interest costs and reducing refinancing risk. It preserves borrowing capacity for capex or M&A, and improves resilience in downturns by limiting solvency pressure and protecting operating cash for strategic uses.
Consistent Revenue GrowthRecurring revenue growth, even if modest, signals steady demand and market positioning in core segments. Sustained topline expansion supports operating leverage over time, enabling margin improvement and scale benefits that strengthen competitive position and long-term cash generation potential.
Bears Say
Free Cash Flow DeteriorationA large drop in free cash flow undermines the firm's ability to fund capex, pay dividends, or build cash buffers without external financing. Coupled with an operating cash flow to net income ratio of 0.14, it indicates earnings are weakly converting to cash, elevating liquidity and funding risk over the medium term.
Negative EBIT MarginNegative EBIT shows core operations fail to cover operating overhead before non-operating items; this implies reliance on one-offs or non-operating gains to reach net profit. Unless operating efficiency improves, profitability and sustainable cash generation remain at risk over the coming quarters.
Modest Return On EquityA ROE under 4% signals that shareholder capital delivers limited returns, constraining the company's ability to attract equity funding and to grow organically without diluting returns. Persistent low ROE can limit reinvestment effectiveness and long-term shareholder value creation.
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 110.00 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 £43.68M.
When is J Smart & Co (Contractors) PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
J Smart & Co (Contractors) PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 21, 2026 which is in 16 days.
How were J Smart & Co (Contractors) PLC’s earnings last quarter?
J Smart & Co (Contractors) PLC released its earnings results on Nov 21, 2025. The company reported 0.129 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.129 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 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 0.129 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.926%.
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
Neutral
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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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