J.W. Mays, Inc. (MAYS) Fair Value 2026

MAYS · Real Estate Services ·

By CirclFi Research Team · Data from SEC EDGAR, FRED & GDELT

Quality Score

6.3 /10

32 fundamental signals · 3 models active

Value Trap Risk

SAFE (0/100)

Quick Summary — As of 2026-08-28, J.W. Mays, Inc. (MAYS) trades at $42.30, versus a $7.12 median fair value across its 3 active models — 83.2% below the current price. QOC: 6.3/10. Value Trap Risk: 0/100 (SAFE). 3/13 models active.

Key Facts

Ticker
MAYS
Price
$42.30
Quality Score
6.3/10
Value Trap Risk
0/100
Models Active
3/13
Last Updated
Strength: 3 independent models provide multi-angle coverage
Risk: Majority of models suggest overvaluation

Is J.W. Mays, Inc. (MAYS) Undervalued or Overvalued in 2026?

According to CirclFi’s 3-model valuation engine, J.W. Mays, Inc. (MAYS) appears overvalued as of : the median of 3 independent fair value estimates is $7.12, 83.2% below the current price of $42.30. Estimates range from $2.64 to $32.88. MAYS scores 6.3/10 on fundamental quality and 0/100 on value-trap risk.

For context, the median US equity CirclFi rates trades at an implied -23.4% versus its own 13-model consensus, across 3,809 rated companies as of 2026-08-28. MAYS’s -83.2% gap is wider than that market norm, and the Real Estate Services sector median is -6.4%. Full market index →

This verdict compares price to intrinsic value only — it is not a buy or sell rating. For the decision case (bull vs bear arguments, risk factors, peers), read Should You Buy J.W. Mays, Inc. Stock in 2026? →

What Fair Value Does Each Model Give MAYS?

3 Intrinsic Value Models vs. Current Price ($42.30)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $2.64 -93.8%
Asset-Based · High Conviction
 $7.12 -83.2%
Option-Based · Medium Conviction
 $32.88 -22.3%

All Models Active

All 3 models are displayed above.

What Is MAYS's Fair Value Range?

Spread across 3 independent models · $2.64 to $32.88

CirclFi's 3 active models place J.W. Mays, Inc. (MAYS) between $2.64 and $32.88 per share, a spread of 425% of the median. The median of that range — $7.12 — is the fair value CirclFi publishes for MAYS, against a current price of $42.30.

Low · ML-RIVHigh · PWERM
$2.64median $7.12$32.88
Where the range comes from
Most bearish modelML Residual Income$2.64
Most bullish modelPWERM$32.88
Model agreement0 bullish · 3 bearishwide

A band this wide is itself the finding. When independent methods land far apart, they are reading a business whose value depends heavily on which lens you apply — volatile earnings, heavy reinvestment, or an asset base that cash-flow and asset-based methods score differently. That disagreement is information: it says the choice of method matters more than usual for MAYS. Treat the median as one reading among several and compare the individual models below before acting.

Every figure above is one model's standalone output on MAYS, not a CirclFi price target. How each model works →

What Is J.W. Mays, Inc. (MAYS) Worth in 2026?

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, J.W. Mays, Inc.'s intrinsic value is estimated at $7.12. Trading at its current price of $42.30, the valuation engine raises significant caution: 3 of 3 models flag downside risk, projecting a median implied return of -83.2%. Model dispersion is worth noting: PWERM targets $32.88 (-22.3%), versus ML-RIV at $2.64 (-93.8%). This +71.5% range highlights the importance of multi-model analysis rather than relying on any single methodology.

What Do the Models Say About MAYS?

3 of 13 models are currently active for MAYS. All 3 active models suggest the stock trades above fair value. Taken together, their median fair value for MAYS is $7.12 — the figure CirclFi publishes as this stock's fair value. See which stocks rank higher →

How Does MAYS Rank in Real Estate Services?

Among 52 Real Estate Services stocks, MAYS ranks #26 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 6.3/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 6.3 indicates above-average quality.

The Real Estate Services sector introduces analytical considerations specific to real estate investment trust businesses. For J.W. Mays, Inc., metrics like occupancy rate provide important context that general-purpose valuation models may underweight.

Is MAYS a Value Trap?

CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns MAYS a score of 0/100 (SAFE). This indicates minimal risk. Fundamentals are healthy. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →

Multi-Model Methodology

3 of 13 models are active for J.W. Mays, Inc.. Limited activation may indicate insufficient history. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, J.W. Mays, Inc. scores 6.3 out of 10 on our 32-signal quality assessment, a solid rating that maintains reasonable quality metrics with some areas for improvement. The QOC score synthesizes profitability margins, revenue growth reliability, debt management, and capital allocation into a single metric designed to separate durable businesses from statistically cheap ones.

The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +71.5% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →

Data Sources & Confidence

Every MAYS valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →

Across MAYS's 3 active models, average confidence is 44%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.

CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →

This analysis is produced by the CirclFi Valuation Engine using quantitative models applied to SEC EDGAR filings, public market feeds, and FRED macroeconomic indicators. It is not financial advice.

Read the full investment analysis: Should You Buy J.W. Mays, Inc. Stock in 2026? →

Bull case, bear case, risk factors & peer comparison — updated daily

Which Similar Real Estate Services Stocks Should You Also Analyze?

11 related Real Estate Services stocks with 13-model coverage

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Read investment analysis: ARL · OMH · GBR · COMP · TCI · FTHM · SEG · CIGI · RMR · CHCI · IRS

Which Other Stocks Have a Similar Quality Score to MAYS?

7 companies across all industries closest to MAYS’s Quality of Company score of 6.3/10.

ORMPOramed Pharmaceuticals Inc.QOC 6.3ALITAlight, Inc.QOC 6.3IQiQIYI, Inc.QOC 6.3WPPWPP plcQOC 6.3ALCOAlico, Inc.QOC 6.3CATOThe Cato CorporationQOC 6.3NVDANVIDIA CorporationQOC 10.0

Read investment analysis: ORMP · ALIT · IQ · WPP · ALCO · CATO · NVDA

What Else Do Investors Ask About J.W. Mays, Inc.’s Valuation?

What is J.W. Mays, Inc.'s intrinsic value in 2026?

CirclFi puts J.W. Mays, Inc. (MAYS)'s intrinsic value at $7.12 — the median of 3 independent model estimates as of 2026-08-28, ranging from $2.64 to $32.88. The Quality of Company score is 6.3/10 across 32 fundamental signals. All models use SEC EDGAR filings updated daily. See our methodology page for how each model works.

Is MAYS overvalued or undervalued right now?

At $42.30, 0 of 3 active models suggest MAYS may be undervalued, while 3 indicate potential overvaluation. The median of all 3 fair value estimates is $7.12, 83.2% below the current price of $42.30 — a consensus view that MAYS is overvalued. The assessment depends on which methodology best fits J.W. Mays, Inc.'s business model in Real Estate Services.

What does a Quality of Company score of 6.3 mean for MAYS?

J.W. Mays, Inc.'s QOC of 6.3/10 reflects 32 fundamental signals: profitability margins, revenue growth consistency, balance sheet leverage, free cash flow generation, and capital allocation efficiency. Scores between 5-7 reflect moderate fundamentals with areas for improvement.

How many valuation models does CirclFi run on MAYS?

CirclFi analyzes MAYS with 13 institutional-grade models daily: Bayesian DCF (Monte Carlo + jump-diffusion), EPV (Greenwald zero-growth), EROIC Spread (McKinsey reinvestment), First Chicago (3-scenario), Markov DDM (regime-switching), ML-RIV (machine learning residual income), Dynamic NAV (asset-based), PWERM (option-theoretic), Regime Cross-Sectional (relative), Sentiment SOTP (hybrid), CUCE Ensemble (meta-model), FTNN Topology (neural network), and RCMH-DCF (conditional regime). Currently 3 of 13 are active for this stock. Read the full methodology →

Which valuation models are most bullish and most bearish on MAYS?

Of the 3 models currently active on MAYS, PWERM is the most bullish at $32.88 per share, and ML Residual Income is the most bearish at $2.64. CirclFi's published fair value for MAYS is the median of that range, $7.12, not either extreme. The gap between the two ends equals 425% of the median — a wide spread, meaning the methods genuinely disagree and the median should carry less weight. Browse stocks by value-trap risk →

Is MAYS a value trap in 2026?

J.W. Mays, Inc.'s Value Trap score is 0/100 (SAFE). This low score indicates the current valuation is not artificially depressed by fundamental deterioration, suggesting genuine opportunity rather than a trap.

Cite this analysis — “According to CirclFi’s 3-model valuation engine, J.W. Mays, Inc. (MAYS) has a median fair value of $7.12 — 83.2% below the current price of $42.30 — as of 2026-08-28.” Source: circlfi.com/stock/MAYS/ · Methodology
Primary sources for this MAYS valuation
  • Financial statements: J.W. Mays, Inc. 10-K and 10-Q filings on SEC EDGAR (CIK 0000054187) — 700+ standardized XBRL tags, published by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • Discount-rate inputs: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis — risk-free rates, VIX, yield curve, inflation.
  • News sentiment: The GDELT Project — global media tone, input to the Sentiment SOTP model.
  • Model definitions: CirclFi methodology — the published specification for all 13 models, including the academic sources each one implements.

Market data for MAYS as of ; valuations recomputed .