Highlights
- EPS (TTM)
- £0.17
- PE Ratio
- 6.48
- PEG Ratio
- 0.03
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- £45.26M
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- £8.36M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- £9.94M
- Year Range
- £1.10 - £1.40
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of £10,000 in J. Smart & Co. (Contractors) PLC, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Different Benchmark Currency
SMJ.L is traded in GBp, while the ^GSPC benchmark is in USD. To make them comparable, the benchmark values have been converted to GBp using the latest available exchange rates.
Returns By Period
J. Smart & Co. (Contractors) PLC (SMJ.L) has returned -15.09% so far this year and -5.79% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, SMJ.L has returned 3.07% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.98% annually.
J. Smart & Co. (Contractors) PLC
- 1D
- 2.27%
- 1M
- -13.46%
- YTD
- -15.09%
- 6M
- -11.94%
- 1Y
- -5.79%
- 3Y*
- -10.36%
- 5Y*
- 0.20%
- 10Y*
- 3.07%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.61%
- 1M
- -3.22%
- YTD
- -2.82%
- 6M
- -0.72%
- 1Y
- 13.66%
- 3Y*
- 14.01%
- 5Y*
- 11.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.98%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 25, 1992, SMJ.L's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.27%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 21.4 years.
Historically, 48% of months were positive and 52% were negative. The best month was Apr 2008 with a return of +36.8%, while the worst month was Nov 2008 at -30.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, SMJ.L closed higher 12% of trading days. The best single day was Jul 23, 2008 with a return of +27.8%, while the worst single day was Jan 10, 2008 at -20.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.00% | -1.89% | -13.46% | -15.09% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 0.00% | 0.00% | -2.00% | -2.04% | 0.81% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 8.33% | 1.92% | -0.00% | 1.76% | 8.73% |
| 2024 | 0.00% | 3.92% | 3.77% | -9.09% | 0.77% | 0.00% | 2.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | -1.96% | 0.00% | 1.90% | 0.67% |
| 2023 | 7.79% | 0.29% | -2.88% | -2.37% | 0.59% | 0.91% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.51% | -25.82% | -0.00% | 3.85% | -18.65% |
| 2022 | 9.56% | 0.62% | 0.00% | -0.62% | 0.60% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.43% | 11.80% |
| 2021 | 11.99% | 0.00% | 2.45% | -1.59% | 2.41% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.39% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 14.01% | 1.57% | 37.10% |
Benchmark Metrics
J. Smart & Co. (Contractors) PLC has an annualized alpha of 10.82%, beta of -0.06, and R² of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 09, 2007.
- This stock tended to rise when S&P 500 Index fell (downside capture of -14.35%), but participation in market rallies was also limited (-2.04%) — a profile typical of counter-cyclical assets.
- Beta of -0.06 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.00 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
- R² of 0.00 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 10.82%
- Beta
- -0.06
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- -2.04%
- Downside Capture
- -14.35%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SMJ.L ranks 17 for risk / return — in the bottom 17% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for J. Smart & Co. (Contractors) PLC (SMJ.L) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| SMJ.L | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.36 | 0.73 | -1.09 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.36 | 1.14 | -1.50 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.86 | 1.18 | -0.31 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.34 | 1.24 | -1.58 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -2.09 | 4.87 | -6.96 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Explore SMJ.L risk-adjusted metrics in detail
Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.
Dividends
Dividend History
J. Smart & Co. (Contractors) PLC provided a 2.89% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of £0.03 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.05 | £0.01 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.03 |
Dividend yield | 2.89% | 2.45% | 2.58% | 2.53% | 2.01% | 3.75% | 0.85% | 2.60% | 2.89% | 2.85% | 2.91% | 2.92% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for J. Smart & Co. (Contractors) PLC. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | |||||||||
| 2025 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.01 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.02 | £0.03 |
| 2024 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.01 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.02 | £0.03 |
| 2023 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.01 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.02 | £0.03 |
| 2022 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.01 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.02 | £0.03 |
| 2021 | £0.02 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.01 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.02 | £0.05 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
J. Smart & Co. (Contractors) PLC has a dividend yield of 2.89%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.
Payout Ratio
J. Smart & Co. (Contractors) PLC has a payout ratio of 37.45%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that J. Smart & Co. (Contractors) PLC strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the J. Smart & Co. (Contractors) PLC. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the J. Smart & Co. (Contractors) PLC was 69.44%, occurring on Mar 31, 2009. Recovery took 2493 trading sessions.
The current J. Smart & Co. (Contractors) PLC drawdown is 30.05%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -69.44% | Oct 15, 2007 | 106 | Mar 31, 2009 | 2493 | Sep 1, 2021 | 2599 |
| -33.33% | Mar 21, 2023 | 520 | Apr 9, 2025 | — | — | — |
| -3.85% | Oct 11, 2007 | 1 | Oct 11, 2007 | 1 | Oct 12, 2007 | 2 |
| -2.28% | Sep 30, 2021 | 1 | Sep 30, 2021 | 36 | Nov 19, 2021 | 37 |
| -1.24% | Jan 21, 2022 | 1 | Jan 21, 2022 | 7 | Feb 1, 2022 | 8 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of J. Smart & Co. (Contractors) PLC over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how J. Smart & Co. (Contractors) PLC is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Engineering & Construction industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for SMJ.L, comparing it with other companies in the Engineering & Construction industry. Currently, SMJ.L has a P/E ratio of 6.5. This P/E ratio is considered low compared to industry peers, which may suggest that the stock is undervalued or that the company has weaker growth prospects.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for SMJ.L compared to other companies in the Engineering & Construction industry. SMJ.L currently has a PEG ratio of 0.0. This PEG ratio is low compared to industry peers, which could indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its expected growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for SMJ.L relative to other companies in the Engineering & Construction industry. Currently, SMJ.L has a P/S ratio of 1.0. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
Income Statement
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