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MAYS J W INC Stock: price and directors' dealings · United States · SEC (Form 4)
Follow the MAYS J W INC stock price and the full directors' dealings record of the company, a listed equity based in United States. Shares are quoted on US US, under the supervision of SEC (Form 4). Operating in the Real Estate sector, MAYS J W INC has recorded 7 reports. Market capitalisation: €85.8m. The latest transaction was reported on 5 December 2024 (J). Among the most active insiders: Gailoyd Enterprises Corp.. The full history is openly available.
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21Σ signal
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Fundamental score
Ranked 22,132 of 26,127 companies
26.8
score / 100
Value31
Quality23
FCF yld-1.3%
Earn yld-0.5%
EV/EBITDA·
ROE-1.6%
Gross mgn30%
Net mgn-1.9%
Debt/EBITDA22.1x
Pillars2/3
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Last declaration on 5 December 2024
Declarations7 total
271,200 sharesCommon StockSEC:0000950142-24-002894:0
113,500 shares0Common StockSEC:0001104659-24-125997:0
3,500 shares@ US$43.8911.7% of flowCommon StockSEC:0001415889-23-016873:0
Ideal exit: 16 Sept 2024 (T+270)
5,000 shares@ US$42.000.22% mcap17.5% of flowCommon StockSEC:0001209191-21-068295:0
Ideal exit: 3 Sept 2022 (T+270)
5,000 shares@ US$42.0035.0% of flowCommon StockSEC:0001209191-21-068295
Ideal exit: 3 Sept 2022 (T+270)
10,383 shares@ US$39.080.40% mcap32.5% of flowCommon StockSEC:0001209191-21-051140:0
Ideal exit: 9 May 2022 (T+270)
10,383 shares@ US$39.0865.0% of flowCommon StockSEC:0001209191-21-051140
Ideal exit: 9 May 2022 (T+270)
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About MAYS J W INC
J.W. Mays, Inc. (ticker MAYS) is a U.S.-listed real estate company traded on NASDAQ, with operating headquarters in Brooklyn, New York, United States. For international investors, MAYS is best understood as a very small-cap property owner rather than a broad-based developer or diversified REIT. Its investment profile is anchored in commercial real estate ownership, rental income, and asset management discipline. The company’s business dates back to 1924 and it was incorporated under New York State law on July 6, 1927, giving it a long operating history in the New York property market. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000054187/000120677425000720/mays4503731-10k.htm?utm_source=openai)) The core business of J.W. Mays is the ownership and operation of several commercial real estate properties, mainly in New York State, plus one building in Ohio. SEC filings describe the company as an operator of nonresidential buildings. That makes MAYS a concentrated real estate play with relatively limited geographic diversification. On one hand, this can create local market expertise and a stable asset base; on the other, it increases exposure to regional leasing conditions, property taxes, insurance costs, maintenance spending, and financing availability. The company’s competitive position is therefore built less on scale and more on long-duration asset ownership, conservative capital allocation, and the ability to manage occupancy and lease renewals over time. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000054187/000120677425000720/mays4503731-10k.htm?utm_source=openai)) In operational terms, MAYS does not sell branded products or consumer services. Its revenue model is tied to commercial property operations, with earnings driven by rent collections, tenant retention, and the economics of its real estate portfolio. The business is relatively lean in staffing, reflecting the nature of a small property-owner structure. The company’s executive offices are located at 9 Bond Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201, reinforcing its strong New York footprint. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000054187/000120677425000720/mays4503731-10k.htm?utm_source=openai)) Recent disclosures are important for investors assessing momentum. In March 2026, J.W. Mays reported fiscal second-quarter and first-half results for the period ended January 31, 2026, showing lower operating revenues and a wider operating loss versus the prior-year comparable period. The company also filed an 8-K in April 2026, indicating ongoing SEC reporting activity and continued corporate developments. For equity investors, this supports a typical profile for a niche listed real estate owner: asset-backed, thinly traded, and highly sensitive to occupancy trends, rent levels, and the broader U.S. commercial property cycle. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/54187/000120677426000138/mays4607971-ex99i.htm?utm_source=openai))
