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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 double-digit revenue growth indicates expanding market penetration or contract wins, supporting durable top-line momentum. Over 2–6 months this trend underpins capacity to scale margins, absorb fixed costs, and justify reinvestment in operations or backlog expansion.
Low Financial LeverageVery low leverage gives the company financial flexibility to fund capex, weather project timing volatility, and pursue selective M&A without stressing solvency. This durable capital structure reduces refinancing risk and supports long-term investment and payout optionality.
Strong Net Profit MarginA high net margin and improving gross margin point to effective pricing, cost control or favorable contract mix that can sustain cash available for reinvestment and dividends. Persisting margin strength supports long-term earnings resilience despite cyclical headwinds.
Bears Say
Declining Free Cash FlowSevere free cash flow decline and weak operating cash conversion mean reported profits are not translating into cash. This can constrain working capital, capex and shareholder returns, forcing external funding or asset sales if sustained over multiple quarters.
Negative EBIT MarginNegative EBIT indicates core operational issues — e.g., project cost overruns or underpricing — that erode sustainable operating profitability. Without corrective actions, this undermines long-term margin sustainability even if net accounting items temporarily inflate bottom-line results.
Modest Return On EquityA low ROE signals limited efficiency in converting equity into shareholder returns despite decent margins. Over time low capital efficiency can constrain investor returns and indicate that reinvested earnings yield limited incremental value unless operational performance improves.

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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 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 £43.68M.
      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 176 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

                    3
                    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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