J. W. MaysMAYS -0.15%55 Days Payable is 74.45 as of Apr. 2026, which is 76% above its 10-year median of 42.26. GuruFocus rates MAYS with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $41.74 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,573 Real Estate companies, J. W. Mays ranks worse than 61.09% on this metric.
J. W. Mays's average Accounts Payable for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $3.26 Mil. J. W. Mays's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $4.00 Mil.
Hence, J. W. Mays's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 74.45.
The historical rank and industry rank for J. W. Mays's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
MAYS'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.75 Med: 42.26 Max: 68.95
Current: 65.04
During the past 13 years, J. W. Mays's highest Days Payable was 68.95. The lowest was 1.75. And the median was 42.26.
MAYS's Days Payable is ranked worse than 61.09% of 1573
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 94.03
vs MAYS: 65.04
J. W. Mays's Days Payable
increased
from Apr. 2025 (55.97) to Apr. 2026 (74.45).
It may suggest that J. W. Maysdelayed paying its suppliers.
J. W. Mays Days Payable Related Terms
J. W. Mays Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for J. W. Mays's Days Payable can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, J. W. Mays's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
J. W. Mays Days Payable vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, J. W. Mays's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where J. W. Mays's Days Payable falls into.
Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.
J. W. Mays's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
J. W. Mays (MAYS) has a Days Payable of 74.45 as of Apr. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on J. W. Mays and its competitors. This is 76% above median its historical median of 42.26. Over the past decade, J. W. Mays' Days Payable has ranged from 1.75 to 68.95. According to the industry distribution chart, J. W. Mays ranks #961 out of 1573 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 61.1%.
Is J. W. Mays' Days Payable too high?
J. W. Mays' current Days Payable of 74.45 is 76% above median its 10-year median of 42.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.75 to a high of 68.95. The Real Estate industry median Days Payable is 94.03. J. W. Mays' value of 74.45 is 20.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, J. W. Mays ranks #961 out of 1573 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, J. W. Mays has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does J. W. Mays' Days Payable compare to ASPS and CPTP?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, J. W. Mays ranks #961 out of 1573 companies for Days Payable. This places J. W. Mays in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 94.03. J. W. Mays' value of 74.45 is 20.8% below this benchmark. Historically, J. W. Mays' own Days Payable has ranged from 1.75 to 68.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.26 vs. the industry median of 94.03, J. W. Mays has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Payable for a Real Estate company?
The median Days Payable among Real Estate companies is 94.03, based on 1,573 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. J. W. Mays's current Days Payable of 74.45 is 20.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on J. W. Mays and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Days Payable is 94.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. J. W. Mays's current Days Payable is 74.45, which is 76% above median its own 10-year median of 42.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is J. W. Mays stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, J. W. Mays (MAYS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $41.74, compared to a current price of $39.00 — trading 6.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 74.45, which is 76% above median its 10-year median of 42.26 and 20.8% below the Real Estate industry median of 94.03. J. W. Mays' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For J. W. Mays (MAYS), the current Days Payable is 74.45 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is J. W. Mays (MAYS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, J. W. Mays stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $39.00 is trading 6.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $41.74.
GuruFocus considers J. W. Mays to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MAYS:
Days Payable: 74.45 (76% above median its 10-year median of 42.26)
GF Value™: $41.74 vs. price of $39.00 (6.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20.8% below the Real Estate median (#961 of 1573)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MAYS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
J. W. Mays Inc is a real estate company engaged in leasing commercial properties in New York. The company leases office and retail space to tenants under operating leases. Its properties are located in Brooklyn, Circleville, Fishkill, Jamaica, Levittown, and Massapequa.
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