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Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
Smart (J) (Contractors)'s 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 168.42%.
The industry rank for Smart (J) (Contractors)'s 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SMJ's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 94.26% of 1637
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 6.77
vs LSE:SMJ: 168.42
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.
Be Aware
Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
Smart (J) (Contractors) 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Smart (J) (Contractors) 3-Year RORE % 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: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Smart (J) (Contractors)'s 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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) 3-Year RORE % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Smart (J) (Contractors)'s 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smart (J) (Contractors)'s 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Jan. 2026 and 3-year before.
Smart (J) (Contractors) (LSE:SMJ) has a 3-Year RORE % of 168.42 as of Jan. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Smart (J) (Contractors) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Smart (J) (Contractors) ranks #94 out of 1637 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 5.7%.
Is Smart (J) (Contractors)'s 3-Year RORE % too high?
Smart (J) (Contractors)'s current 3-Year RORE % is 168.42. The Construction industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.77. Smart (J) (Contractors)'s value of 168.42 is 2387.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smart (J) (Contractors) ranks #94 out of 1637 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 3-Year RORE % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Smart (J) (Contractors) ranks #94 out of 1637 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Smart (J) (Contractors) in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.77. Smart (J) (Contractors)'s value of 168.42 is 2387.7% 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 3-Year RORE % for a Construction company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Construction companies is 6.77, based on 1,637 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Smart (J) (Contractors)'s current 3-Year RORE % of 168.42 is 2387.7% 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Smart (J) (Contractors) and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 6.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smart (J) (Contractors)'s current 3-Year RORE % is 168.42. 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 3-Year RORE % is 168.42 and 2387.7% above the Construction industry median of 6.77. 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 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Smart (J) (Contractors) (LSE:SMJ), the current 3-Year RORE % is 168.42 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 48.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.20.
GuruFocus considers Smart (J) (Contractors) to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SMJ:
3-Year RORE %: 168.42
GF Value™: £2.20 vs. price of £1.13 (48.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2387.7% above the Construction median (#94 of 1637)
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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