J.W. Mays, Inc. (MAYS) P/E Ratio History
Deep ValueTrading at -659.8x · 0th percentile of 5-year range · Significant discount to historical valuation · Data 1991–2022
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P/E Ratio Analysis
As of June 21, 2026, J.W. Mays, Inc. (MAYS) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of -659.8x, with a stock price of $44.60 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $-0.57.
The current P/E is 720% below its 5-year average of 106.4x. Over the past five years, MAYS's P/E has ranged from a low of 19.3x to a high of 333.8x, placing the current valuation at the 0th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Real Estate sector median P/E of 24.1x, MAYS trades at a 2839% discount to its sector peers. The sector includes 174 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.7x to 195.6x.
Relative to the broader market, MAYS trades at a notable discount to the S&P 500 median P/E of 24.4x. Investors should consider the company's growth prospects, competitive position, and earnings quality when evaluating whether the current valuation is justified.
For a comprehensive intrinsic value estimate using discounted cash flow analysis, see our MAYS DCF Valuation Calculator →
Note: P/E ratio is just one valuation metric. It does not account for balance sheet strength, cash flow quality, or growth sustainability. Always conduct comprehensive due diligence before making investment decisions.
MAYS Cross-Benchmark Valuation
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MAYS P/E vs Peers
Real estate owners and developers peers sorted by market cap
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3B | 30.1 | - | +23% | |
| $800M | 48.5 | - | +124% | |
| $6B | 20.2 | - | +7359%Best | |
| $250M | 1.4Lowest | 0.04Best | -65% | |
| $9B | 21.7 | 1.95 | -4% | |
| $2B | 24.2 | - | +8% |
Lower P/E can signal a discount or weaker growth expectations; PEG adds growth context.
MAYS Historical P/E Data (1991–2022)
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Period End | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2022 Q3 | Apr 30 2022 | $40.73 | $0.13 | 302.6x | +318% |
| FY2022 Q2 | Jan 31 2022 | $37.05 | $0.14 | 260.7x | +260% |
| FY2022 Q1 | Oct 31 2021 | $34.90 | $0.21 | 164.3x | +127% |
| FY2021 Q4 | Jul 31 2021 | $38.34 | $0.19 | 199.3x | +175% |
| FY2020 Q3 | - | $20.56 | $0.06 | 333.8x | +361% |
| FY2020 Q2 | Jan 31 2020 | $29.19 | $0.67 | 43.5x | -40% |
| FY2020 Q1 | - | $35.17 | $0.85 | 41.4x | -43% |
| FY2019 Q4 | Jul 31 2019 | $35.06 | $0.75 | 46.7x | -35% |
| FY2019 Q3 | - | $36.80 | $0.33 | 109.9x | +52% |
| FY2019 Q2 | - | $39.50 | $0.17 | 226.0x | +212% |
| FY2019 Q1 | Oct 31 2018 | $40.00 | $1.23 | 32.4x | -55% |
| FY2018 Q4 | - | $39.55 | $1.47 | 26.8x | -63% |
| FY2018 Q3 | Apr 30 2018 | $38.00 | $1.83 | 20.8x | -71% |
| FY2018 Q2 | Jan 31 2018 | $38.10 | $1.97 | 19.3x | -73% |
| FY2018 Q1 | - | $39.95 | $0.92 | 43.4x | -40% |
| FY2017 Q4 | Jul 31 2017 | $37.50 | $0.95 | 39.5x | -45% |
| FY2017 Q3 | Apr 30 2017 | $39.85 | $0.91 | 43.8x | -39% |
| FY2017 Q2 | - | $43.00 | $0.83 | 51.8x | -28% |
| FY2017 Q1 | Oct 31 2016 | $46.50 | $0.78 | 59.6x | -18% |
| FY2016 Q4 | Jul 31 2016 | $47.50 | $0.75 | 63.3x | -12% |
| FY2016 Q3 | Apr 30 2016 | $52.00 | $1.04 | 50.0x | -31% |
| FY2016 Q2 | Jan 31 2016 | $54.99 | $1.03 | 53.4x | -26% |
| FY2016 Q1 | Oct 31 2015 | $55.75 | $1.08 | 51.6x | -29% |
| FY2015 Q4 | Jul 31 2015 | $53.05 | $1.10 | 48.2x | -33% |
| FY2015 Q3 | - | $47.13 | $0.66 | 71.4x | -1% |
| FY2015 Q2 | Jan 31 2015 | $53.25 | $0.56 | 95.0x | +31% |
| FY2015 Q1 | Oct 31 2014 | $50.00 | $0.32 | 158.2x | +119% |
| FY2014 Q4 | - | $60.08 | $0.32 | 190.1x | +163% |
| FY2014 Q3 | Apr 30 2014 | $50.50 | $0.30 | 170.8x | +136% |
| FY2014 Q2 | Jan 31 2014 | $38.06 | $0.23 | 168.7x | +133% |
| FY2014 Q1 | - | $28.00 | $0.30 | 91.9x | +27% |
| FY2013 Q4 | Jul 31 2013 | $26.65 | $0.33 | 79.6x | +10% |
| FY2013 Q3 | - | $22.20 | $0.50 | 44.0x | -39% |
| FY2013 Q2 | - | $22.20 | $0.53 | 41.5x | -43% |
| FY2013 Q1 | Oct 31 2012 | $25.00 | $0.70 | 35.7x | -51% |
| FY2012 Q4 | - | $19.25 | $0.63 | 30.6x | -58% |
| FY2012 Q3 | Apr 30 2012 | $17.69 | $0.58 | 30.5x | -58% |
| FY2012 Q2 | - | $15.43 | $0.62 | 24.9x | -66% |
| FY2012 Q1 | Oct 31 2011 | $17.00 | $0.46 | 37.2x | -49% |
| FY2011 Q4 | Jul 31 2011 | $16.50 | $0.37 | 44.9x | -38% |
| FY2011 Q3 | Apr 30 2011 | $18.38 | $0.28 | 66.4x | -8% |
| FY2011 Q2 | Jan 31 2011 | $18.26 | $0.19 | 97.9x | +35% |
| FY2011 Q1 | Oct 31 2010 | $12.60 | $0.25 | 50.5x | -30% |
| FY2010 Q4 | Jul 31 2010 | $15.35 | $0.31 | 49.6x | -31% |
| FY2010 Q3 | Apr 30 2010 | $22.61 | $0.28 | 82.1x | +13% |
| FY2010 Q2 | Jan 31 2010 | $16.39 | $0.43 | 38.5x | -47% |
| FY2010 Q1 | Oct 31 2009 | $13.55 | $0.50 | 27.4x | -62% |
| FY2009 Q4 | Jul 31 2009 | $15.00 | $0.38 | 40.0x | -45% |
| FY2009 Q3 | - | $5.60 | $0.40 | 14.0x | -81% |
| FY2009 Q2 | Jan 31 2009 | $5.96 | $0.26 | 23.0x | -68% |
| FY2009 Q1 | Oct 31 2008 | $11.50 | $0.01 | 1337.2x | +1748% |
| FY2008 Q3 | Apr 30 2008 | $20.00 | $0.99 | 20.2x | -72% |
| FY2008 Q2 | - | $19.00 | $0.97 | 19.5x | -73% |
| FY2008 Q1 | Oct 31 2007 | $23.40 | $1.09 | 21.5x | -70% |
| FY2007 Q4 | - | $22.66 | $1.02 | 22.3x | -69% |
| FY2007 Q3 | Apr 30 2007 | $22.00 | $0.55 | 40.2x | -44% |
| FY2007 Q2 | Jan 31 2007 | $22.00 | $0.59 | 37.5x | -48% |
| FY2007 Q1 | - | $19.89 | $0.56 | 35.3x | -51% |
| FY2006 Q4 | Jul 31 2006 | $18.00 | $0.71 | 25.3x | -65% |
| FY2006 Q3 | Apr 30 2006 | $18.00 | $0.16 | 114.3x | +58% |
| FY2006 Q2 | - | $17.90 | $0.13 | 140.4x | +94% |
| FY2006 Q1 | Oct 31 2005 | $16.90 | $0.17 | 101.6x | +40% |
| FY2005 Q4 | Jul 31 2005 | $16.00 | $0.17 | 96.2x | +33% |
| FY2005 Q3 | Apr 30 2005 | $16.86 | $0.30 | 56.2x | -22% |
| FY2005 Q2 | Jan 31 2005 | $15.10 | $0.42 | 36.0x | -50% |
| FY2005 Q1 | Oct 31 2004 | $14.10 | $0.48 | 29.4x | -59% |
| FY2004 Q4 | Jul 31 2004 | $13.06 | $0.56 | 23.3x | -68% |
| FY2004 Q3 | Apr 30 2004 | $13.93 | $0.52 | 26.8x | -63% |
| FY2004 Q2 | Jan 31 2004 | $13.48 | $0.45 | 30.0x | -59% |
| FY2004 Q1 | Oct 31 2003 | $13.10 | $0.55 | 23.8x | -67% |
| FY2003 Q4 | - | $13.05 | $0.57 | 22.9x | -68% |
| FY2003 Q3 | Apr 30 2003 | $12.25 | $0.49 | 25.0x | -66% |
| FY2003 Q2 | Jan 31 2003 | $13.30 | $0.59 | 22.5x | -69% |
| FY2003 Q1 | - | $12.16 | $0.59 | 20.6x | -72% |
| FY2002 Q4 | Jul 31 2002 | $13.10 | $0.62 | 21.1x | -71% |
| FY2002 Q3 | - | $12.50 | $0.80 | 15.6x | -78% |
| FY2002 Q2 | - | $14.60 | $0.77 | 19.0x | -74% |
| FY2002 Q1 | Oct 31 2001 | $9.65 | $0.67 | 14.4x | -80% |
| FY2001 Q4 | - | $9.95 | $0.63 | 15.8x | -78% |
| FY2001 Q3 | Apr 30 2001 | $9.50 | $0.49 | 19.4x | -73% |
| FY2001 Q2 | Jan 31 2001 | $9.25 | $0.49 | 18.9x | -74% |
| FY2001 Q1 | - | $8.50 | $0.51 | 16.7x | -77% |
| FY2000 Q4 | Jul 31 2000 | $7.00 | $0.50 | 14.0x | -81% |
| FY2000 Q3 | Apr 30 2000 | $5.25 | $0.56 | 9.4x | -87% |
| FY2000 Q2 | Jan 31 2000 | $5.81 | $0.58 | 10.0x | -86% |
| FY2000 Q1 | Oct 31 1999 | $6.00 | $0.57 | 10.5x | -85% |
| FY1999 Q4 | Jul 31 1999 | $7.94 | $0.58 | 13.7x | -81% |
| FY1999 Q3 | Apr 30 1999 | $6.38 | $0.54 | 11.8x | -84% |
| FY1999 Q2 | Jan 31 1999 | $8.50 | $0.78 | 10.9x | -85% |
| FY1999 Q1 | Oct 31 1998 | $7.00 | $0.85 | 8.2x | -89% |
| FY1998 Q4 | Jul 31 1998 | $12.50 | $0.86 | 14.5x | -80% |
| FY1998 Q3 | - | $12.50 | $1.03 | 12.1x | -83% |
| FY1998 Q2 | Jan 31 1998 | $15.50 | $0.68 | 23.0x | -68% |
| FY1998 Q1 | Oct 31 1997 | $9.31 | $0.57 | 16.2x | -78% |
| FY1997 Q4 | - | $9.25 | $0.47 | 19.9x | -73% |
| FY1997 Q3 | Apr 30 1997 | $9.50 | $0.20 | 48.7x | -33% |
| FY1997 Q2 | Jan 31 1997 | $8.00 | $0.15 | 53.3x | -26% |
| FY1997 Q1 | - | $11.00 | $0.02 | 550.0x | +660% |
| FY1994 Q3 | Apr 30 1994 | $7.25 | $0.12 | 58.7x | -19% |
| FY1994 Q2 | Jan 31 1994 | $6.25 | $0.29 | 21.3x | -71% |
| FY1994 Q1 | Oct 31 1993 | $6.25 | $0.66 | 9.4x | -87% |
| FY1993 Q4 | Jul 31 1993 | $5.63 | $0.68 | 8.3x | -89% |
| FY1993 Q3 | Apr 30 1993 | $7.50 | $0.64 | 11.7x | -84% |
| FY1993 Q2 | Jan 31 1993 | $14.75 | $0.60 | 24.6x | -66% |
| FY1993 Q1 | Oct 31 1992 | $16.00 | $0.61 | 26.2x | -64% |
| FY1992 Q2 | Jan 31 1992 | $16.50 | $0.45 | 36.3x | -50% |
| FY1992 Q1 | - | $19.13 | $0.23 | 81.7x | +13% |
| FY1991 Q4 | Jul 31 1991 | $20.13 | $0.19 | 105.9x | +46% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 72.4x
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MAYS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MAYS stock.
What is MAYS's P/E ratio?
J.W. Mays, Inc. (MAYS) trailing twelve-month P/E ratio is -659.8x, based on TTM diluted EPS of $-0.57. The 5-year average P/E is 106.4x and the historical range spans 19.3x to 333.8x.
Is MAYS stock overvalued or undervalued?
MAYS trades at -659.8x P/E, below its 5-year average of 106.4x. At the 0th percentile of its historical range (19.3x–333.8x), the stock is priced at a discount to its own history.
Is MAYS stock expensive?
No, MAYS is not expensive on a historical basis. The current P/E of -659.8x is below the 5-year average of 106.4x and sits at the 0th percentile of its valuation range.
What is MAYS's historical P/E range?
Over the past 5 years, MAYS's P/E ratio has ranged from 19.3x to 333.8x, with a median of 51.8x and an average of 106.4x. The current P/E of -659.8x places the stock at the 0th percentile of this range. Full historical data spans 1991–2022.
How does MAYS's P/E compare to the S&P 500?
MAYS trades at -659.8x P/E versus the S&P 500 median of 24.4x. The 2804% discount to the market suggests lower growth expectations or perceived higher risk.
How does MAYS's valuation compare to Real Estate peers?
J.W. Mays, Inc. P/E of -659.8x compares to the Real Estate sector median of 24.1x. The discount suggests lower growth expectations, weaker margins, or higher perceived risk relative to peers. See the peer comparison table on this page for ticker-by-ticker P/E and PEG.
What is MAYS's PEG ratio?
MAYS PEG ratio is N/A, based on a P/E of -659.8x and EPS growth of 66.2%. PEG normalises P/E by growth and helps compare stocks with different earnings trajectories.
What is MAYS's earnings yield?
MAYS earnings yield is N/A, the inverse of its -659.8x P/E ratio. Earnings yield represents the percentage of each dollar invested that the company earns. It can be compared directly to bond yields to assess relative attractiveness of stocks versus fixed income.