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J.W. Mays, Inc.(MAYS)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
MAYS•NASDAQ
$38.31
Price updated Jul 6, 2026
AboutJ.W. Mays, Inc. owns, operates, and leases commercial real estate properties in United States. Its properties are located in Brooklyn, Jamaica, Fishkill, Levittown, Massapequa of New York, and Circleville of Ohio. The company was founded in 1924 and is based in Brooklyn, New York.Show more
- Revenue$22M+4.1%
- EBITDA$2M+94.7%
- Net Income-$136K+66.5%
- EPS (Diluted)-0.07+66.2%
- Gross Margin22.32%-25.2%
- EBITDA Margin9.58%+87.1%
- Operating Margin-0.69%+76.1%
- Net Margin-0.61%+67.8%
- ROE-0.26%+66.3%
MAYS Price & Volume
J.W. Mays, Inc. (MAYS) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Stagnant Retail Portfolio Masks Hidden Asset Value
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q3
VerdictNegative
Growth:Contracting
Profitability:Negative
Financial:Healthy
Cash Flow:Deteriorating
Primary Risk:Urban retail vacancy exposure
Key Thesis Takeaways
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- Mays faces significant operational headwinds as evidenced by a 5.6% year-over-year revenue decline and volatile gross margins that compressed to 2.8% in 2026Q3.
- While the company maintains a conservative capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.60, the persistent net losses and high capital expenditure requirements suggest that the firm's legacy retail model is struggling to adapt to current urban market conditions.
- Investors should monitor the potential for significant hidden value in the $78.2M net property, plant, and equipment base, which may be substantially undervalued relative to current market prices for prime urban real estate.
Verdict Logic
the company's inability to maintain consistent profitability, evidenced by a -4.1% net margin in 2026Q3, outweighs the potential upside of its historical-cost asset base.
MAYS Growth Metrics
J.W. Mays, Inc. (MAYS) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years1.74%
5 Years2.84%
3 Years1.65%
TTM-3.91%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-1429.17%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-1443.16%
Return on Capital
10 Years1.16%
5 Years-0.44%
3 Years-0.21%
Last Year-0.17%
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for J.W. Mays, Inc. (MAYS)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $38.31 | $77.22M | -566.72 | 4.06% | -0.61% | -0.26% | — | |
| $28.47 | $722.52M | -22.60 | -3.24% | -12.67% | -10.13% | — | |
| $22.61 | $2.85B | 30.55 | 6.06% | 22.2% | 7.8% | — | |
| $0.74 | $266.97K | -0.02 | -4.9% | 5.9% | 6.34% | — | |
| $24.35 | $854.89M | 51.81 | 25.47% | 15.84% | 4.53% | — | |
| $8.71 | $580.66M | -8.71 | 1.48% | -11.93% | -5.93% | — |
Compare MAYS vs Peers
J.W. Mays, Inc. (MAYS) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
MAYS SEC Filings & Documents
J.W. Mays, Inc. (MAYS) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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MAYS Frequently Asked Questions
J.W. Mays, Inc. (MAYS) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is J.W. Mays, Inc.'s revenue?
J.W. Mays, Inc. (MAYS) reported $21.4M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 130% increase from $9.3M in 1996.
How fast is J.W. Mays, Inc. growing?
J.W. Mays, Inc. (MAYS) grew revenue by 4.1% over the past year. Growth has been modest.
Is MAYS profitable?
J.W. Mays, Inc. (MAYS) reported a net loss of $1.2M for fiscal year 2025.
Dividend & Returns
What is MAYS's return on equity?
J.W. Mays, Inc. (MAYS) has a return on equity (ROE) of -0.3%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
What is J.W. Mays, Inc.'s free cash flow?
J.W. Mays, Inc. (MAYS) had negative free cash flow of $1.6M in fiscal year 2025, likely due to heavy capital investments.