J W Mays Inc (MAYS) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
J W Mays Inc (MAYS) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 3.7% as of April 2026. Working capital of $1.90 Million (current assets of $6.06 Million minus current liabilities of $4.15 Million) is measured against net assets of $51.70 Million. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See J W Mays Inc (MAYS) financial flexibility to measure the company's free cash flow as a share of total liabilities.
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J W Mays Inc Working Capital to Net Assets (1986–2024)
This chart shows how J W Mays Inc's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 39 annual periods from 1986 to 2024. As of April 2026, the ratio stands at 3.7%, reflecting working capital of $1.90 Million against net assets of $51.70 Million USD. See operational self-sufficiency of J W Mays Inc to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for J W Mays Inc (1986–2024)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for J W Mays Inc from 1986 to 2024, covering 39 annual filings. Each row shows current assets, current liabilities, working capital, net assets, the ratio, and the change in percentage points compared to the prior year. For live market cap and the full company profile, see MAYS stock market capitalisation.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (USD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.8% | $2.52 Million | $52.90 Million | $5.87 Million | $3.35 Million | ▼ -4.3 pp |
| 2023 | 9.1% | $4.84 Million | $53.30 Million | $7.56 Million | $2.72 Million | ▲ +1.2 pp |
| 2022 | 7.9% | $4.23 Million | $53.39 Million | $7.60 Million | $3.37 Million | ▼ -6.3 pp |
| 2021 | 14.2% | $7.67 Million | $54.10 Million | $11.14 Million | $3.47 Million | ▼ -2.9 pp |
| 2020 | 17.1% | $9.18 Million | $53.70 Million | $12.76 Million | $3.58 Million | ▲ +13.8 pp |
| 2019 | 3.3% | $1.81 Million | $54.61 Million | $10.45 Million | $8.64 Million | ▼ -9.9 pp |
| 2018 | 13.2% | $7.01 Million | $53.09 Million | $10.71 Million | $3.70 Million | ▲ +0.7 pp |
| 2017 | 12.5% | $6.26 Million | $50.00 Million | $10.06 Million | $3.80 Million | ▲ +4.5 pp |
| 2016 | 8.0% | $3.86 Million | $47.97 Million | $9.15 Million | $5.29 Million | ▼ -7.6 pp |
| 2015 | 15.6% | $7.24 Million | $46.38 Million | $11.97 Million | $4.74 Million | ▲ +7.7 pp |
| 2014 | 7.9% | $3.47 Million | $44.11 Million | $7.95 Million | $4.48 Million | ▲ +1.2 pp |
| 2013 | 6.7% | $2.91 Million | $43.42 Million | $6.01 Million | $3.10 Million | ▲ +2.4 pp |
| 2012 | 4.3% | $1.85 Million | $42.71 Million | $3.88 Million | $2.03 Million | ▲ +3.4 pp |
| 2011 | 0.9% | $368.00K | $41.43 Million | $5.51 Million | $5.15 Million | ▼ -2.3 pp |
| 2010 | 3.2% | $1.29 Million | $40.82 Million | $4.26 Million | $2.97 Million | ▲ +2.1 pp |
| 2009 | 1.1% | $439.97K | $40.29 Million | $3.56 Million | $3.12 Million | ▲ +1.5 pp |
| 2008 | -0.4% | $-148.09K | $39.45 Million | $3.86 Million | $4.01 Million | ▼ -9.0 pp |
| 2007 | 8.6% | $3.40 Million | $39.70 Million | $7.99 Million | $4.58 Million | ▲ +9.0 pp |
| 2006 | -0.4% | $-149.25K | $37.64 Million | $4.33 Million | $4.48 Million | ▼ -1.4 pp |
| 2005 | 1.0% | $380.67K | $37.34 Million | $2.67 Million | $2.29 Million | ▲ +2.1 pp |
| 2004 | -1.1% | $-406.89K | $37.00 Million | $2.76 Million | $3.17 Million | ▼ -2.7 pp |
| 2003 | 1.6% | $575.63K | $35.71 Million | $4.25 Million | $3.68 Million | ▼ -6.6 pp |
| 2002 | 8.2% | $2.84 Million | $34.65 Million | $5.18 Million | $2.34 Million | ▲ +5.4 pp |
| 2001 | 2.8% | $935.76K | $33.03 Million | $2.86 Million | $1.93 Million | ▼ -0.4 pp |
| 2000 | 3.2% | $1.02 Million | $31.80 Million | $3.01 Million | $1.99 Million | ▼ -0.3 pp |
| 1999 | 3.5% | $1.10 Million | $31.10 Million | $3.00 Million | $1.90 Million | ▼ -0.1 pp |
| 1998 | 3.7% | $1.10 Million | $30.10 Million | $2.70 Million | $1.60 Million | ▼ -3.1 pp |
| 1997 | 6.8% | $1.90 Million | $28.00 Million | $4.70 Million | $2.80 Million | ▼ -1.3 pp |
| 1996 | 8.1% | $2.20 Million | $27.10 Million | $4.80 Million | $2.60 Million | ▼ -1.0 pp |
| 1995 | 9.2% | $2.50 Million | $27.30 Million | $4.70 Million | $2.20 Million | ▼ -7.5 pp |
| 1994 | 16.7% | $4.60 Million | $27.60 Million | $7.00 Million | $2.40 Million | ▲ +3.1 pp |
| 1993 | 13.6% | $3.80 Million | $28.00 Million | $7.20 Million | $3.40 Million | ▼ -15.2 pp |
| 1992 | 28.7% | $7.50 Million | $26.10 Million | $8.50 Million | $1.00 Million | ▼ -4.7 pp |
| 1991 | 33.5% | $8.30 Million | $24.80 Million | $10.00 Million | $1.70 Million | ▼ -18.9 pp |
| 1990 | 52.3% | $12.40 Million | $23.70 Million | $14.70 Million | $2.30 Million | ▼ -3.5 pp |
| 1989 | 55.8% | $13.90 Million | $24.90 Million | $16.40 Million | $2.50 Million | ▲ +74.3 pp |
| 1988 | -18.5% | $-2.40 Million | $13.00 Million | $11.50 Million | $13.90 Million | ▼ -18.5 pp |
| 1987 | 0.0% | $0.00 | $14.80 Million | $11.10 Million | $11.10 Million | ▲ +3.9 pp |
| 1986 | -3.9% | $-500.00K | $12.90 Million | $13.10 Million | $13.60 Million | — |