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J. W. MaysMAYS -0.13%60 Debt-to-EBITDA is 51.29 as of Apr. 2026, which is 223% above its 10-year median of 15.87. GuruFocus rates MAYS with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $41.80 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,271 Real Estate companies, J. W. Mays ranks worse than 98.66% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for J. W. Mays's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MAYS'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.16 Med: 15.87 Max: 133.8
Current: 133.8
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of J. W. Mays was 133.80. The lowest was 1.16. And the median was 15.87.
MAYS's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 98.66% of 1271
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 5.63
vs MAYS: 133.80
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
J. W. Mays Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
J. W. Mays Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for J. W. Mays's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
MAYS vs ASPS, CPTP, RFL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, J. W. Mays's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, J. W. Mays's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where J. W. Mays's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) EBITDA data.
J. W. Mays (MAYS) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 51.29 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on J. W. Mays. This is 223% above median its historical median of 15.87. Over the past decade, J. W. Mays' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.16 to 133.80. According to the industry distribution chart, J. W. Mays ranks #1254 out of 1271 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 98.7%.
Is J. W. Mays' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
J. W. Mays' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 51.29 is 223% above median its 10-year median of 15.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.16 to a high of 133.80. The Real Estate industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.63. J. W. Mays' value of 51.29 is 811% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, J. W. Mays ranks #1254 out of 1271 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, J. W. Mays has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does J. W. Mays' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ASPS and CPTP?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, J. W. Mays ranks #1254 out of 1271 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places J. W. Mays in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.63. J. W. Mays' value of 51.29 is 811% above this benchmark. Historically, J. W. Mays' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.16 to 133.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.87 vs. the industry median of 5.63, J. W. Mays has consistently been above 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Real Estate company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Real Estate companies is 5.63, based on 1,271 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. J. W. Mays's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 51.29 is 811% above 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on J. W. Mays. For the Real Estate industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. J. W. Mays's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 51.29, which is 223% above median its own 10-year median of 15.87. 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 $41.80, compared to a current price of $39.00 — trading 6.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 51.29, which is 223% above median its 10-year median of 15.87 and 811% above the Real Estate industry median of 5.63. J. W. Mays' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For J. W. Mays (MAYS), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 51.29 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 6.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $41.80.
GuruFocus considers J. W. Mays to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MAYS:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 51.29 (223% above median its 10-year median of 15.87)
GF Value™: $41.80 vs. price of $39.00 (6.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 811% above the Real Estate median (#1254 of 1271)
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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