J W Mays Inc (MAYS) — Defensive Interval Ratio
J W Mays Inc (MAYS) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 611 days as of April 2026. Defensive assets of $3.95 Million (cash $-, short-term investments $-, receivables $3.95 Million) cover 611 days of daily cash needs of $6.46K/day.
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J W Mays Inc Defensive Interval Ratio (1986–2025)
This chart shows how J W Mays Inc's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 40 annual periods from 1986 to 2025. As of April 2026, the ratio stands at 611 days, meaning defensive assets of $3.95 Million can fund 611 days of operations without new revenue. For the complete balance sheet picture, see J W Mays Inc assets under control.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for J W Mays Inc (1986–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for J W Mays Inc from 1986 to 2025, covering 40 annual filings. Each row shows defensive assets, daily cash need, the DIR in days, and the change in days compared to the prior year. See MAYS working capital efficiency to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (USD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 232 days | $3.96 Million | $17.04K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -158 days |
| 2024 | 390 days | $3.58 Million | $9.18K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -326 days |
| 2023 | 716 days | $5.34 Million | $7.46K/day | $- | $2.30 Million | ▲ +117 days |
| 2022 | 599 days | $5.53 Million | $9.24K/day | $- | $2.76 Million | ▼ -66 days |
| 2021 | 665 days | $6.32 Million | $9.50K/day | $- | $3.90 Million | ▲ +57 days |
| 2020 | 608 days | $5.96 Million | $9.81K/day | $- | $3.74 Million | ▲ +439 days |
| 2019 | 169 days | $3.99 Million | $23.66K/day | $- | $3.58 Million | ▼ -167 days |
| 2018 | 336 days | $3.40 Million | $10.13K/day | $- | $3.14 Million | ▲ +49 days |
| 2017 | 287 days | $2.99 Million | $10.42K/day | $- | $2.82 Million | ▲ +123 days |
| 2016 | 164 days | $2.37 Million | $14.50K/day | $- | $2.06 Million | ▼ -52 days |
| 2015 | 215 days | $2.80 Million | $12.98K/day | $- | $1.46 Million | ▼ -38 days |
| 2014 | 254 days | $3.11 Million | $12.27K/day | $- | $1.35 Million | ▼ -110 days |
| 2013 | 364 days | $3.09 Million | $8.51K/day | $- | $2.46 Million | ▲ +234 days |
| 2012 | 130 days | $720.00K | $5.56K/day | $- | $443.42K | ▲ +35 days |
| 2011 | 94 days | $1.33 Million | $14.10K/day | $- | $747.80K | ▼ -11 days |
| 2010 | 105 days | $857.43K | $8.14K/day | $- | $351.27K | ▲ +68 days |
| 2009 | 37 days | $318.39K | $8.56K/day | $- | $49.89K | ▲ +17 days |
| 2008 | 20 days | $220.13K | $10.99K/day | $- | $49.10K | ▲ +6 days |
| 2007 | 14 days | $173.67K | $12.56K/day | $- | $47.42K | ▲ +3 days |
| 2006 | 11 days | $132.14K | $12.27K/day | $- | $45.94K | ▼ -19 days |
| 2005 | 30 days | $186.86K | $6.27K/day | $- | $45.67K | ▲ +4 days |
| 2004 | 26 days | $226.80K | $8.67K/day | $- | $45.40K | ▼ -21 days |
| 2003 | 48 days | $478.61K | $10.07K/day | $- | $45.11K | ▼ -45 days |
| 2002 | 93 days | $596.33K | $6.42K/day | $- | $44.65K | ▼ -33 days |
| 2001 | 126 days | $662.80K | $5.28K/day | $- | $43.74K | ▲ +78 days |
| 2000 | 47 days | $257.56K | $5.44K/day | $- | $41.69K | ▼ -30 days |
| 1999 | 77 days | $400.00K | $5.21K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -37 days |
| 1998 | 114 days | $500.00K | $4.38K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +36 days |
| 1997 | 78 days | $600.00K | $7.67K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +36 days |
| 1996 | 42 days | $300.00K | $7.12K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +9 days |
| 1995 | 33 days | $200.00K | $6.03K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -758 days |
| 1994 | 791 days | $5.20 Million | $6.58K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +748 days |
| 1993 | 43 days | $400.00K | $9.32K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -2804 days |
| 1992 | 2847 days | $7.80 Million | $2.74K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +2697 days |
| 1991 | 150 days | $700.00K | $4.66K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +39 days |
| 1990 | 111 days | $700.00K | $6.30K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -371 days |
| 1989 | 482 days | $3.30 Million | $6.85K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +463 days |
| 1988 | 18 days | $700.00K | $38.08K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -5 days |
| 1987 | 23 days | $700.00K | $30.41K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +12 days |
| 1986 | 11 days | $400.00K | $37.26K/day | $- | $- | — |