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Smart (J) (Contractors)LSE:SMJ 57 EV-to-EBITDA is 4.41 as of Aug. 31, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 4.86. GuruFocus rates LSE:SMJ with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.25 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,470 Construction companies, Smart (J) (Contractors) ranks better than 80.54% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Smart (J) (Contractors)'s enterprise value is £32.95 Mil.
Smart (J) (Contractors)'s EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £7.47 Mil. Therefore, Smart (J) (Contractors)'s EV-to-EBITDA for today is 4.41.
The historical rank and industry rank for Smart (J) (Contractors)'s EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SMJ'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -23.86 Med: 4.86 Max: 107.41
Current: 4.41
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Smart (J) (Contractors) was 107.41. The lowest was -23.86. And the median was 4.86.
LSE:SMJ's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 80.54% of 1470
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 8.75
vs LSE:SMJ: 4.41
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Smart (J) (Contractors)'s PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Smart (J) (Contractors)'s share price for today is £1.15.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Smart (J) (Contractors)'s Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £0.131.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
* 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 EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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) EV-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Smart (J) (Contractors)'s EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smart (J) (Contractors)'s EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Smart (J) (Contractors)'s current Enterprise Value is £32.95 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Smart (J) (Contractors)'s EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £7.47 Mil.
* 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.
Smart (J) (Contractors) (LSE:SMJ) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 4.41 as of Aug. 31, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Smart (J) (Contractors). This is near median its historical median of 4.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Smart (J) (Contractors) ranks #286 out of 1470 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 19.5%.
Is Smart (J) (Contractors)'s EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Smart (J) (Contractors)'s current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.41 is near median its 10-year median of 4.86. The Construction industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.75. Smart (J) (Contractors)'s value of 4.41 is 49.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smart (J) (Contractors) ranks #286 out of 1470 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Smart (J) (Contractors) has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smart (J) (Contractors)'s EV-to-EBITDA compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Smart (J) (Contractors) ranks #286 out of 1470 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Smart (J) (Contractors) in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.75. Smart (J) (Contractors)'s value of 4.41 is 49.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.86 vs. the industry median of 8.75, Smart (J) (Contractors) has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Construction company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 8.75, based on 1,470 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Smart (J) (Contractors)'s current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.41 is 49.6% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Smart (J) (Contractors). For the Construction industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smart (J) (Contractors)'s current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.41, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.86. 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 £2.25, compared to a current price of £1.15 — trading 48.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.41, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.86 and 49.6% below the Construction industry median of 8.75. Smart (J) (Contractors)'s overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Smart (J) (Contractors) (LSE:SMJ), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.41 as of Aug. 31, 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 £1.15 is trading 48.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.25.
GuruFocus considers Smart (J) (Contractors) to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SMJ:
EV-to-EBITDA: 4.41 (near median its 10-year median of 4.86)
GF Value™: £2.25 vs. price of £1.15 (48.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 49.6% below the Construction median (#286 of 1470)
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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