Smart (J) (Contractors) (LSE:SMJ) FCF Margin %: 15.98% (As of Jan. 2026)


LSE:SMJ Smart (J) & Co (Contractors) PLC LSE:SMJ
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What is Smart (J) (Contractors) FCF Margin %?

Smart (J) (Contractors) LSE:SMJ 60 FCF Margin % is 15.98% as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:SMJ with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.17 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,771 Construction companies, Smart (J) (Contractors) ranks better than 73.35% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Smart (J) (Contractors)'s Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was £2.36 Mil. Smart (J) (Contractors)'s Revenue for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was £14.76 Mil. Therefore, Smart (J) (Contractors)'s FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 15.98%.

As of today, Smart (J) (Contractors)'s current FCF Yield % is 6.04%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Smart (J) (Contractors)'s FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:SMJ' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -76.59   Med: -10.36   Max: 16.95
Current: 9.08


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Smart (J) (Contractors) was 16.95%. The lowest was -76.59%. And the median was -10.36%.

LSE:SMJ's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
73.35% of 1771 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.62 vs LSE:SMJ: 9.08


Smart (J) (Contractors) FCF Margin % Related Terms


Smart (J) (Contractors) FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Smart (J) (Contractors)'s FCF Margin % can be seen below:

* 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) FCF Margin % Chart

Smart (J) (Contractors) Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -10.90 -45.73 -76.59 -17.39 -9.82

Smart (J) (Contractors) Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
FCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -26.87 -11.33 -28.39 1.93 15.98

LSE:SMJ vs PWR, FIX, EME: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Smart (J) (Contractors)'s FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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) FCF Margin % vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Smart (J) (Contractors)'s FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Smart (J) (Contractors)'s FCF Margin % falls into.


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Smart (J) (Contractors) FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Smart (J) (Contractors)'s FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Jul. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Jul. 2025 )
=-2.282/23.24
=-9.82 %

Smart (J) (Contractors)'s FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Jan. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=2.359/14.761
=15.98 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of 15.98% mean?
Smart (J) (Contractors) (LSE:SMJ) has a FCF Margin % of 15.98% as of Jan. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Smart (J) (Contractors) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Smart (J) (Contractors) ranks #472 out of 1771 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 26.7%.
Is Smart (J) (Contractors)'s FCF Margin % too high?
Smart (J) (Contractors)'s current FCF Margin % is 15.98%. The Construction industry median FCF Margin % is 2.62. Smart (J) (Contractors)'s value of 15.98% is 509.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smart (J) (Contractors) ranks #472 out of 1771 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 FCF Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Smart (J) (Contractors) ranks #472 out of 1771 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Smart (J) (Contractors) in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.62. Smart (J) (Contractors)'s value of 15.98% is 509.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Construction company?
The median FCF Margin % among Construction companies is 2.62, based on 1,771 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Smart (J) (Contractors)'s current FCF Margin % of 15.98% is 509.9% above 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Smart (J) (Contractors) and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smart (J) (Contractors)'s current FCF Margin % is 15.98%. 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 FCF Margin % is 15.98% and 509.9% above the Construction industry median of 2.62. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Smart (J) (Contractors) (LSE:SMJ), the current FCF Margin % is 15.98% as of Jan. 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:

  • FCF Margin %: 15.98%
  • GF Value™: £2.17 vs. price of £1.13 (48.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 509.9% above the Construction median (#472 of 1771)

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) (Contractors) Business Description

Address 28 Cramond Road South, Edinburgh, GBR, EH4 6AB
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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