J W Mays Inc (MAYS) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
J W Mays Inc stock (MAYS) is currently trading at $41.38. J W Mays Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 3.85. WallStSmart rates MAYS as Sell.
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- J W Mays Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- MAYS Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- MAYS analyst price target and Smart Rating
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Smart Analysis
J W Mays Inc (MAYS) · 8 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/book. Concerns around market cap and return on equity. Significant fundamental concerns warrant caution or avoidance.
J W Mays Inc (MAYS) Key Strengths (1)
Trading at 1.61x book value, attractively priced
J W Mays Inc (MAYS) Areas to Watch (7)
Company is destroying shareholder value
Losing money on operations
Revenue declining -7.70%, a shrinking business
Company is losing money with a negative profit margin
Very low institutional interest at 4.07%
Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility
Revenue is fairly priced at 3.85x sales
J W Mays Inc (MAYS) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 21/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 8 metrics analyzed, 1 register as strengths (avg 8.0/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 1.6/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Book. Valuation metrics including Price/Book (1.61) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (3.85) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -7.70%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -1.62%, Operating Margin at -13.70%, Profit Margin at -3.90%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -1.62% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -7.70% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Return on Equity and Operating Margin are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
MAYS Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
MAYS's Price-to-Sales ratio of 3.85x sits near its historical average of 3.51x (57th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 52% below its historical high of 7.94x set in Jul 2014, and 520% above its historical low of 0.62x in Dec 2008.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for J W Mays Inc (MAYS) · REAL ESTATE › REAL ESTATE SERVICES
The Big Picture
J W Mays Inc is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 22M with 8% decline year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -390.0% profit margin.
Key Findings
Revenue contracted 8% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.
The company is unprofitable with a -390.0% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.
What to Watch Next
Sector dynamics: monitor REAL ESTATE SERVICES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact J W Mays Inc.
Bottom Line
J W Mays Inc is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About J W Mays Inc(MAYS)
NASDAQ
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE SERVICES
USA
JW Mays, Inc. owns, operates and leases commercial real estate in the United States. The company is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York.