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MAYS:NASDAQJ. W. Mays, Inc. Analysis

Data as of 2026-07-16 - not real-time

$38.00

Latest Price

7/10Risk

Risk Level: Medium

Executive Summary

J.W. Mays is trading at the identified support level of $38, below its 20‑day (≈$39.9), 50‑day (≈$41.2) and 200‑day (≈$40.5) moving averages, indicating a bearish price bias. The RSI of 33 signals oversold conditions, yet the MACD remains in a bearish configuration with a negative histogram, and volume has been decreasing, suggesting limited buying pressure. Volatility is elevated at over 43% for the past 30 days while beta is modest (≈0.47), meaning price swings are large but not strongly correlated with the broader market. On the fundamentals side, the company reports negative operating and profit margins, a trailing EPS of –$0.58, and a high debt‑to‑equity ratio of roughly 60%, underscoring financial strain. However, the price‑to‑book ratio of 1.48 is modestly above book value, and the stock pays no dividend, eliminating income‑return considerations.

Market Outlook

Short Term

< 1 year
Cautious
Model confidence: 6/10

Key Factors

  • Price stalled at support with bearish MACD
  • Decreasing volume and high short‑term volatility
  • Negative earnings and widening debt load

Medium Term

1–3 years
Neutral
Model confidence: 5/10

Key Factors

  • Valuation near book value offers limited upside
  • Persistent negative margins constrain earnings recovery
  • Sector exposure to real‑estate cycles adds moderate risk

Long Term

> 3 years
Neutral
Model confidence: 5/10

Key Factors

  • Potential for balance‑sheet restructuring could improve equity base
  • Low beta and modest price‑to‑book suggest some defensive qualities
  • High debt and liquidity constraints keep downside risk elevated

Key Metrics & Analysis

Financial Health

Revenue Growth-5.60%
Profit Margin-5.37%
ROE-2.20%
ROA-1.17%
Debt/Equity59.52
P/B Ratio1.5
Op. Cash Flow$1.8M
Free Cash Flow$1.9M
Industry P/E32.6

Technical Analysis

TrendNeutral
RSI33.1
Support$38.00
Resistance$44.60
MA 20$39.90
MA 50$41.17
MA 200$40.53
MACDBearish
VolumeDecreasing
Fear & Greed Index91.55

Valuation

GradeUndervalued
TypeValue

Risk Assessment

Beta0.47
Volatility43.22%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskMedium
Geo RiskMedium
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskHigh

This analysis may contain inaccuracies and is provided for informational and research purposes only. It is not personal investment advice, a recommendation, or an instruction to buy, sell, or hold any asset.