Smart (J) (Contractors)LSE:SMJ 60 ROA % is 0.08% as of Jan. 2026, which is 98% below its 10-year median of 3.39. 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 1,777 Construction companies, Smart (J) (Contractors) ranks better than 54.19% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Smart (J) (Contractors)'s annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was £0.12 Mil.
Smart (J) (Contractors)'s average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was £155.21 Mil. Therefore, Smart (J) (Contractors)'s annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 0.08%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Smart (J) (Contractors)'s ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SMJ'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14 Med: 3.39 Max: 8.72
Current: 3.32
During the past 13 years, Smart (J) (Contractors)'s highest ROA % was 8.72%. The lowest was 0.14%. And the median was 3.39%.
LSE:SMJ's ROA % is ranked better than 54.19% of 1777
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.79
vs LSE:SMJ: 3.32
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jan. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jan. 2026) revenue 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
* 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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) ROA % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Smart (J) (Contractors)'s ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smart (J) (Contractors)'s ROA % falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jan. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Smart (J) (Contractors) (LSE:SMJ) has a ROA % of 0.08% as of Jan. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Smart (J) (Contractors) and its competitors. This is 98% below median its historical median of 3.39. Over the past decade, Smart (J) (Contractors)'s ROA % has ranged from 0.14 to 8.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Smart (J) (Contractors) ranks #814 out of 1777 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 45.8%.
Is Smart (J) (Contractors)'s ROA % too high?
Smart (J) (Contractors)'s current ROA % of 0.08% is 98% below median its 10-year median of 3.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 8.72. The Construction industry median ROA % is 2.79. Smart (J) (Contractors)'s value of 0.08% is 97.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smart (J) (Contractors) ranks #814 out of 1777 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 ROA % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Smart (J) (Contractors) ranks #814 out of 1777 companies for ROA %. This puts Smart (J) (Contractors) in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.79. Smart (J) (Contractors)'s value of 0.08% is 97.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Smart (J) (Contractors)'s own ROA % has ranged from 0.14 to 8.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.39 vs. the industry median of 2.79, 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 ROA % for a Construction company?
The median ROA % among Construction companies is 2.79, based on 1,777 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Smart (J) (Contractors)'s current ROA % of 0.08% is 97.1% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Smart (J) (Contractors) and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median ROA % is 2.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smart (J) (Contractors)'s current ROA % is 0.08%, which is 98% below median its own 10-year median of 3.39. 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 ROA % is 0.08%, which is 98% below median its 10-year median of 3.39 and 97.1% below the Construction industry median of 2.79. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Smart (J) (Contractors) (LSE:SMJ), the current ROA % is 0.08% 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:
ROA %: 0.08% (98% below median its 10-year median of 3.39)
GF Value™: £2.17 vs. price of £1.13 (48.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 97.1% below the Construction median (#814 of 1777)
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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