J.W. Mays, Inc. (MAYS)

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J.W. Mays, Inc. (MAYS) is up 5.6% since the beginning of the year. At $42 per share, MAYS is trading 31.9% below its 52-week high of $62. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MAYS shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,507.

J.W. Mays, Inc. (MAYS) has returned 5.63% so far this year and 13.02% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MAYS has returned -2.07% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 26, 1992, MAYS's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +0.89%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.5 years.

Historically, 49% of months were positive and 51% were negative. The best month was Jul 2009 with a return of +68.5%, while the worst month was Nov 2008 at -54.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, MAYS closed higher 15% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 19, 1999 with a return of +89.1%, while the worst single day was May 3, 2010 at -29.8%.

J.W. Mays, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 19.27%, beta of 0.04, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 27, 1992.

• This stock participated in 42.13% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 31.36% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.04 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R2 of 0.00 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

MAYS ranks 57 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for J.W. Mays, Inc. (MAYS) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the J.W. Mays, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the J.W. Mays, Inc. was 82.88%, occurring on Mar 5, 2009. Recovery took 921 trading sessions.

The current J.W. Mays, Inc. drawdown is 37.16%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of J.W. Mays, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how J.W. Mays, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Real Estate - Services industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.