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J W Mays Inc (MAYS)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/14/2025: MAYS (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -6.16% | Avg. Invested days 5 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 80.13M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta -0.1 | 52 Weeks Range 32.32 - 46.63 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 32.32 - 46.63 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.03 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -0.34% | Operating Margin (TTM) 2.01% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -0.07% | Return on Equity (TTM) -0.14% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 105485254 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.59 |
Enterprise Value 105485254 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.59 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.73 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 58.28 | Shares Outstanding 2015780 | Shares Floating 627149 |
Shares Outstanding 2015780 | Shares Floating 627149 | ||
Percent Insiders 84.01 | Percent Institutions 3.71 |
Upturn AI SWOT
J W Mays Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
J W Mays Inc. was a retail company primarily operating department stores in the New York City area. Founded in 1924, it grew significantly post-World War II before facing increased competition and eventually liquidating in the late 1980s. The company focused on value retailing.
Core Business Areas
- Department Stores: Operated a chain of department stores primarily selling apparel, housewares, and other general merchandise.
Leadership and Structure
Historically, J W Mays Inc. was led by its founding family and a team of executives responsible for merchandising, store operations, and finance. Details on specific individuals are limited to historical records.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Apparel: Included clothing for men, women, and children. Market share data is unavailable due to the company's liquidation. Competitors included other regional department stores like Abraham & Straus and Gimbels.
- Housewares: Offered a range of kitchenware, bedding, and home decor items. Market share data is unavailable. Competitors included similar department stores and emerging discount retailers.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
During J W Mays Inc.'s operation, the retail industry was characterized by increasing competition from discount retailers, suburbanization, and changing consumer preferences.
Positioning
J W Mays Inc. positioned itself as a value-oriented department store, targeting middle-class consumers in urban areas. Its competitive advantage was its focus on affordability and accessibility.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
Difficult to estimate due to historical context. The company targeted the New York Metropolitan area's department store market, positioned to capture a share of the middle-class consumer spending.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand recognition in the New York metropolitan area
- Established customer base
- Value-oriented pricing strategy
- Prime locations in urban areas
Weaknesses
- Limited geographic diversification
- Inability to adapt to changing consumer preferences
- Lack of investment in modernization
- Vulnerable to competition from discount retailers
Opportunities
- Expansion into new markets
- Development of online retail presence
- Introduction of private-label brands
- Partnerships with other retailers
Threats
- Increased competition from discount retailers
- Shifting consumer preferences
- Economic downturns
- Rising operating costs
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- M
- KSS
- JWN
Competitive Landscape
J W Mays Inc. faced challenges from larger department store chains and emerging discount retailers. Its value-oriented approach was eventually overshadowed by competitors with greater scale and resources.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: J W Mays Inc. experienced growth in the post-World War II era but eventually declined due to increased competition and changing consumer preferences.
Future Projections: Future projections are not applicable as the company is no longer in operation.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives are not applicable as the company is no longer in operation.
Summary
J W Mays Inc., a value-focused department store chain, thrived for several decades before succumbing to increased competition and changing consumer preferences. Its urban-centered strategy, once a strength, became a limitation as suburbanization grew. The company's inability to adapt and modernize ultimately led to its liquidation. The company needed to modernize it stores and cater to a new generation of shoppers.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Historical news articles, company archives (limited availability), retail industry reports from the period.
- SEC filings (historical)
Disclaimers:
Data accuracy is limited by the availability of historical records. Market share data is approximate and based on industry analysis from the relevant time period. This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About J W Mays Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Brooklyn, NY, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1992-02-26 | Chairman of the Board, President & CEO Mr. Lloyd J. Shulman | ||
Sector Real Estate | Industry Real Estate Services | Full time employees 28 | Website https://www.jwmays.com |
Full time employees 28 | Website https://www.jwmays.com | ||
J.W. Mays, Inc. owns, operates, and leases commercial real estate properties in the United States. The company's properties are located in Brooklyn, Jamaica, Fishkill, Levittown, and Massapequa of New York; and Circleville of Ohio. J.W. Mays, Inc. was founded in 1924 and is based in Brooklyn, New York.
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