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Why MAYS Stock advanced +0.50% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$46.05 +0.50% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $46.00
J. W. Mays Inc. (MAYS) carries a Roarable Rating of D (Sell) with 49/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.
ROARABLE D • SELL / AVOID
Cap $92.8M
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As of 2026-11-01, J. W. Mays Inc. (NASDAQ: MAYS) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 49/100 at a spot price of $46.05 (+0.50% 1D, market cap $92.8M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 5/20. Across 51 tracked Real Estate issuers, MAYS ranks #30 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does MAYS compare to INTG and GYRO in the Real Estate sector?
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Within the Real Estate sector (Building operators), MAYS carries a Roarable D (49/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of -0.2%. By comparison, INTG (Intergroup Corporation) holds a C- grade (60/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 85.0%, cap $84.5M) and GYRO (Gyrodyne LLC) posts a D+ grade (56/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $9.5M). Among the 5-stock peer group, BAM leads on earnings multiple (32.4x) while INTG leads on capital efficiency (85.0% ROIC).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for MAYS?
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Per MAYS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-07-31, CIK 0000054187), J. W. Mays Inc. generated $22.5M in revenue (+4.1% YoY), -$136.2K in net income, and $128.3K in free cash flow against $88.4M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Real Estate with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $46.00 (-0.10%)🧬 Dilution Drag (+1.92% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 12/20 (C-) • 0.6% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D- · Rk D+
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-4.1% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for MAYS)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±2.2%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (49/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY MAYS SCORES 49/100 (D) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+13/20 pts (27% of score)
FRED Regime × Technicals: 35% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 81 (OVERBOUGHT (>70))
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+12/20 pts (24% of score)
SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 0.6% FCF Margin ($128.3K FCF) & 52% Gross Margin
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution5/20 pts (-15 pt drag)
Dilution Drag (+1.92% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 15 pts from alignment
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade D$40.95-3.5% Next Q
41
Q2 (-2Q)Grade D$39.50+3.8% Next Q
44
Q3 (-1Q)Grade D$41.00+12.3% Next Q
46
CurrentGrade D$46.05-5.4% Hist 90D α
49
Trajectory: D (41) → D (49)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: What Could Spark a MAYS Turnaround Squeeze
While MAYS currently carries a cautious 49/100 (D) rating due to Insider Conviction & Share Dilution (5/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1
Established market leader in Real Estate with deep daily trading liquidity.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2
Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($41.17) and Max Pain ($48.35) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $65.09.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3
Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Dilution Drag (+1.92% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.
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Why MAYS Stock advanced +0.50% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
J. W. Mays Inc. (MAYS) advanced +0.50% to $46.05, trading at 35% of its 52-week range ($37.55 – $61.99). Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-0% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 35% of its 52-week range ($37.55 – $61.99) with RSI-14 at 81 (OVERBOUGHT (>70)).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±2.2% around $46.05 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable D (Sell) backed by 52% gross margin and $128348 annual free cash flow.
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MAYS // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +13.76%▲ RESISTANCE BREAKOUT
2026-10-30O $46.70H $47.00L $45.00C $46.05VOL 2.7K
RES: $43.52SUP: $39.17SMA50: $41.17SMA200: $41.30
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MAYS Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure
Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +4.1% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Real Estate Rank #30 of 51
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1. Head-to-Head Real Estate Peer Comparison (MAYS vs. INTG, GYRO, PDM, BAM)
Industry: Building operators (6 Tracked Issuers)Across 51 tracked Real Estate securities in the Roarable RQD universe, J. W. Mays Inc. (MAYS) ranks #30 by composite RQD confidence (49/100, grade D) and #25 by equity capitalization ($92.8M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, BAM leads on earnings valuation at 32.4x trailing P/E, while INTG leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 85.0% ROIC and — gross margin. BAM currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 76/100 (B+) compared with MAYS at 49/100 (D).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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| MAYS
ACTIVE
J. W. Mays Inc. | D | 49/100 | — | — | -0.2% | +0.50% | $92.8M | Benchmark Subject |
| INTG Intergroup Corporation | C- | 60/100 | — | — | 85.0% | +4.32% | $84.5M | /intg-vs-mays → |
| GYRO Gyrodyne LLC | D+ | 56/100 | — | — | — | -2.26% | $9.5M | /gyro-vs-mays → |
| PDM Piedmont Realty Trust Inc. (Class A) | D+ | 54/100 | — | — | -5.6% | +3.60% | $1.18B | /pdm-vs-mays → |
| BAM Brookfield Asset Management Inc Class A Limited Voting Shares | B+ | 76/100 | 32.4x | — | 20.0% | +2.60% | $77.63B | /bam-vs-mays → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-07-31 • CIK 0000054187In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-07-31), J. W. Mays Inc. (MAYS) reported GAAP revenue of $22.5M (+4.1% vs. FY2024 revenue of $21.6M , and -0.5% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$136.2K, operating cash flow of $2.5M, and free cash flow of $128.3K (+112.2% YoY). On the balance sheet, MAYS closed FY2025 with $88.4M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 2.53, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
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| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-07-31 | $22.5M | -$136.2K | $2.5M | $128.3K | $88.4M | — |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-07-31 | $21.6M | -$406.6K | $1.4M | -$1.0M | $88.3M | — |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-07-31 | $22.6M | -$83.0K | $2.2M | $2.2M | — | — |
3. MAYS Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs MAYS stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-01, J. W. Mays Inc. (NASDAQ: MAYS) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 49/100 at a spot price of $46.05 (+0.50% 1D, market cap $92.8M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 5/20. Across 51 tracked Real Estate issuers, MAYS ranks #30 in composite RQD confidence.
How does MAYS compare to INTG and GYRO in the Real Estate sector?
Within the Real Estate sector (Building operators), MAYS carries a Roarable D (49/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of -0.2%. By comparison, INTG (Intergroup Corporation) holds a C- grade (60/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 85.0%, cap $84.5M) and GYRO (Gyrodyne LLC) posts a D+ grade (56/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $9.5M). Among the 5-stock peer group, BAM leads on earnings multiple (32.4x) while INTG leads on capital efficiency (85.0% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for MAYS?
Per MAYS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-07-31, CIK 0000054187), J. W. Mays Inc. generated $22.5M in revenue (+4.1% YoY), -$136.2K in net income, and $128.3K in free cash flow against $88.4M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Real Estate with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is MAYS trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
MAYS last traded at $46.05 (+0.50% on volume of 5,369 shares), positioning the stock +11.85% above its 50-day simple moving average ($41.17) and +11.50% above its 200-day simple moving average ($41.30). Across its 52-week range of $37.55 to $61.99, MAYS sits at the 34.8% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 81.0 (OVERBOUGHT (>70)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±2.2% ($45.04 to $47.06).
MAYS Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index
100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is MAYS stock moving today?
Why MAYS Stock advanced +0.50% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-0% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.