Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-26), Smart (J) (Contractors)'s Beta is 0.9608.
Beta is a measure of the volatility, or systematic risk, of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. We usually compare beta to 1. A beta of 1 indicates that the security's price will move with the market. A beta of less than 1 means that the security will be less volatile than the market. A beta of greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.
Beta is primarily used in the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to calculate the Cost of Equity, which can be used in the calculation of WACC %. The formula of Cost of Equity is:
Cost of Equity = Risk-Free Rate of Return + Beta of Asset * (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return)
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Smart (J) (Contractors)'s Beta, along with its competitors' market caps and Beta data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Smart (J) (Contractors) Beta vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Smart (J) (Contractors)'s Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smart (J) (Contractors)'s Beta falls into.
Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. A stock's beta can be calculated by dividing the product of the covariance of the individual stock's returns and the market's returns by the variance of the market's returns over a specified period. Basically, GuruFocus uses the returns calculated over three-year period.
Smart (J) (Contractors) (LSE:SMJ) has a Beta of 0.9608 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Smart (J) (Contractors) and its competitors.
Is Smart (J) (Contractors)'s Beta too high?
Smart (J) (Contractors)'s current Beta is 0.9608. Overall, Smart (J) (Contractors) has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smart (J) (Contractors)'s Beta compare to PWR and FIX?
Smart (J) (Contractors)'s Beta of 0.9608 can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beta for a Construction company?
A good Beta depends on the Construction industry context. However, Beta should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beta mean?
A high Beta can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Smart (J) (Contractors) and its competitors. Smart (J) (Contractors)'s current Beta is 0.9608. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smart (J) (Contractors) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smart (J) (Contractors) (LSE:SMJ) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.17, compared to a current price of £1.13 — trading 48.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.9608. Smart (J) (Contractors)'s overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beta calculated?
Beta is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Smart (J) (Contractors) (LSE:SMJ), the current Beta is 0.9608 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Smart (J) (Contractors) (LSE:SMJ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smart (J) (Contractors) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.13 is trading 48.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.17.
GuruFocus considers Smart (J) (Contractors) to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SMJ:
Beta: 0.9608
GF Value™: £2.17 vs. price of £1.13 (48.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SMJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Smart (J) & Co (Contractors) PLC is a construction company. Its activities include building and civil engineering contracting, a residential development for sale, and the development of industrial and commercial property for lease and sale. The main construction activity undertaken by the company is that of social housing for several housing associations and registered social landlords predominately in the Edinburgh area. It has a portfolio of self-financed industrial and commercial properties that are owned and managed by its subsidiary company. The investment properties are located throughout the central belt of Scotland and in the Edinburgh area.
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