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EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Smart (J) (Contractors)'s Enterprise Value is £31.98 Mil.
Smart (J) (Contractors)'s Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £2.63 Mil. Therefore, Smart (J) (Contractors)'s EV-to-FCF for today is 12.14.
The historical rank and industry rank for Smart (J) (Contractors)'s EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SMJ'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -45.24 Med: -6.29 Max: 19.63
Current: 12.14
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Smart (J) (Contractors) was 19.63. The lowest was -45.24. And the median was -6.29.
LSE:SMJ's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 53.14% of 1099
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 13.23
vs LSE:SMJ: 12.14
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 £1.125.
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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
* 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Smart (J) (Contractors)'s EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smart (J) (Contractors)'s EV-to-FCF falls into.
Smart (J) (Contractors)'s current Enterprise Value is £31.98 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Smart (J) (Contractors)'s Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £2.63 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-FCF of 12.14 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Smart (J) (Contractors) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Smart (J) (Contractors) ranks #515 out of 1099 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 46.9%.
Is Smart (J) (Contractors)'s EV-to-FCF too high?
Smart (J) (Contractors)'s current EV-to-FCF is 12.14. The Construction industry median EV-to-FCF is 13.23. Smart (J) (Contractors)'s value of 12.14 is 8.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smart (J) (Contractors) ranks #515 out of 1099 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Smart (J) (Contractors) has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smart (J) (Contractors)'s EV-to-FCF compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Smart (J) (Contractors) ranks #515 out of 1099 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Smart (J) (Contractors) in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 13.23. Smart (J) (Contractors)'s value of 12.14 is 8.2% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a Construction company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Construction companies is 13.23, based on 1,099 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Smart (J) (Contractors)'s current EV-to-FCF of 12.14 is 8.2% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Smart (J) (Contractors) and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 13.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smart (J) (Contractors)'s current EV-to-FCF is 12.14. 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 £2.19, compared to a current price of £1.13 — trading 48.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 12.14 and 8.2% below the Construction industry median of 13.23. Smart (J) (Contractors)'s overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Smart (J) (Contractors) (LSE:SMJ), the current EV-to-FCF is 12.14 as of Jul. 14, 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 48.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.19.
GuruFocus considers Smart (J) (Contractors) to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SMJ:
EV-to-FCF: 12.14
GF Value™: £2.19 vs. price of £1.13 (48.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.2% below the Construction median (#515 of 1099)
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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