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Smart (J) (Contractors)LSE:SMJ 61 PE Ratio (TTM) is 8.59 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 12.77. GuruFocus rates LSE:SMJ with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.20 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,313 Construction companies, Smart (J) (Contractors) ranks better than 78.67% on this metric.
The PE Ratio (TTM), or Price-to-Earnings ratio, or P/E Ratio, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Earnings per Share (Diluted). As of today (2026-07-18), Smart (J) (Contractors)'s share price is
£1.125.
Smart (J) (Contractors)'s Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £0.13. Therefore, Smart (J) (Contractors)'s PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 8.59.
Good Sign:
Smart (J) & Co (Contractors) PLC stock PE Ratio (=8.59) is close to 3-year low of 8.4.
The historical rank and industry rank for Smart (J) (Contractors)'s PE Ratio (TTM) or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SMJ'
s PE Ratio (TTM) Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.85 Med: 12.77 Max: 337
Current: 8.59
During the past 13 years, the highest PE Ratio (TTM) of Smart (J) (Contractors) was 337.00. The lowest was 4.85. And the median was 12.77.
LSE:SMJ's PE Ratio (TTM) is ranked better than 78.67% of 1313
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 15.11
vs LSE:SMJ: 8.59
During the past 12 months, Smart (J) (Contractors)'s average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 238.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -7.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -19.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -6.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, Smart (J) (Contractors)'s highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 193.70% per year. The lowest was -65.60% per year. And the median was 6.10% per year.
Smart (J) (Contractors) (LSE:SMJ) PE Ratio (TTM) Explanation
The PE Ratio (TTM) can be viewed as the number of years it takes for the company to earn back the price you pay for the stock. For example, if a company earns $2 a share per year, and the stock is traded at $30, the PE Ratio (TTM) is 15. Therefore it takes 15 years for the company to earn back the $30 you paid for its stock, assuming the earnings stays constant over the next 15 years.
In real business, earnings never stay constant. If a company can grow its earnings, it takes fewer years for the company to earn back the price you pay for the stock. If a company's earnings decline it takes more years. As a shareholder, you want the company to earn back the price you pay as soon as possible. Therefore, lower P/E stocks are more attractive than higher P/E stocks so long as the PE Ratio (TTM) is positive. Also for stocks with the same PE Ratio (TTM), the one with faster growth business is more attractive.
If a company loses money, the PE Ratio (TTM) becomes meaningless.
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio (TTM) divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a PE Ratio (TTM) equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a PE Ratio (TTM) of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a PE Ratio (TTM) of 10.
Because the PE Ratio (TTM) measures how long it takes to earn back the price you pay, the PE Ratio (TTM) can be applied to the stocks across different industries. That is why it is the one of the most important and widely used indicators for the valuation of stocks.
Investors need to be aware that the PE Ratio (TTM) can be misleading a lot of times, especially when the underlying business is cyclical and unpredictable. As Peter Lynch pointed out, cyclical businesses have higher profit margins at the peaks of the business cycles. Their earnings are high and PE Ratio (TTM)s are artificially low. It is usually a bad idea to buy a cyclical business when the PE Ratio (TTM) is low. A better ratio to identify the time to buy a cyclical businesses is the PS Ratio .
PE Ratio (TTM) can also be affected by non-recurring-items such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio (TTM).
Smart (J) (Contractors) PE Ratio (TTM) Related Terms
Smart (J) (Contractors) PE Ratio (TTM) Historical Data
* 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.
LSE:SMJ vs PWR, FIX, EME: PE Ratio (TTM) Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Smart (J) (Contractors)'s PE Ratio (TTM), along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio (TTM) 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) PE Ratio (TTM) vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Smart (J) (Contractors)'s PE Ratio (TTM) distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smart (J) (Contractors)'s PE Ratio (TTM) falls into.
Smart (J) (Contractors) PE Ratio (TTM) Calculation
The PE Ratio (TTM), or Price-to-Earnings ratio, or P/E Ratio, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Earnings per Share (Diluted). It is the most widely used ratio in the valuation of stocks.
Smart (J) (Contractors)'s Share Price of today is £1.125.
For company reported semi-annually, Smart (J) (Contractors)'s Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £0.13.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
There are at least three kinds of PE Ratio (TTM)s used by different investors. They are Trailing Twelve Month PE Ratio (TTM) or PE Ratio (TTM) (TTM), Forward PE Ratio, or PE Ratio without NRI. A new PE Ratio (TTM) based on inflation-adjusted normalized PE Ratio (TTM) is called Shiller PE Ratio, after Yale professor Robert Shiller.
In the calculation of PE Ratio (TTM), the earnings per share used are the earnings per share over the past 12 months. For Forward PE Ratio, the earnings are the expected earnings for the next twelve months. In the case of PE Ratio without NRI, the reported earnings less the non-recurring items are used.
For Shiller PE Ratio, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, Shiller PE Ratio is also called PE10.
Smart (J) (Contractors) (LSE:SMJ) has a PE Ratio (TTM) of 8.59 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Trailing 12-month P/E ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's trailing 12-month earnings per share. View historical data on Smart (J) (Contractors) and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 12.77. Over the past decade, Smart (J) (Contractors)'s PE Ratio (TTM) has ranged from 4.85 to 337.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Smart (J) (Contractors) ranks #280 out of 1313 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 21.3%.
Is Smart (J) (Contractors)'s PE Ratio (TTM) too high?
Smart (J) (Contractors)'s current PE Ratio (TTM) of 8.59 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 12.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.85 to a high of 337.00. The Construction industry median PE Ratio (TTM) is 15.11. Smart (J) (Contractors)'s value of 8.59 is 43.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smart (J) (Contractors) ranks #280 out of 1313 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 61/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smart (J) (Contractors)'s PE Ratio (TTM) compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Smart (J) (Contractors) ranks #280 out of 1313 companies for PE Ratio (TTM). This places Smart (J) (Contractors) in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PE Ratio (TTM) is 15.11. Smart (J) (Contractors)'s value of 8.59 is 43.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Smart (J) (Contractors)'s own PE Ratio (TTM) has ranged from 4.85 to 337.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.77 vs. the industry median of 15.11, 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 PE Ratio (TTM) for a Construction company?
The median PE Ratio (TTM) among Construction companies is 15.11, based on 1,313 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PE Ratio (TTM) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PE Ratio (TTM) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Smart (J) (Contractors)'s current PE Ratio (TTM) of 8.59 is 43.2% 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 PE Ratio (TTM) mean?
A high PE Ratio (TTM) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Trailing 12-month P/E ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's trailing 12-month earnings per share. View historical data on Smart (J) (Contractors) and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median PE Ratio (TTM) is 15.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smart (J) (Contractors)'s current PE Ratio (TTM) is 8.59, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 12.77. 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 £2.20, compared to a current price of £1.13 — trading 48.9% below its estimated fair value. The current PE Ratio (TTM) is 8.59, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 12.77 and 43.2% below the Construction industry median of 15.11. 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 PE Ratio (TTM) calculated?
PE Ratio (TTM) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Smart (J) (Contractors) (LSE:SMJ), the current PE Ratio (TTM) is 8.59 as of Jul. 18, 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 48.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.20.
GuruFocus considers Smart (J) (Contractors) to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SMJ:
PE Ratio (TTM): 8.59 (33% below median its 10-year median of 12.77)
GF Value™: £2.20 vs. price of £1.13 (48.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43.2% below the Construction median (#280 of 1313)
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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