Compass Inc (COMP)vsJ W Mays Inc (MAYS)
COMP
Compass Inc
$11.10
-2.46%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $9.99B
MAYS
J W Mays Inc
$42.23
+1.33%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $83.66M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Compass Inc generates 49150% more annual revenue ($10.56B vs $21.43M). COMP leads profitability with a 0.6% profit margin vs -5.4%. COMP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
COMP
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
MAYS
Avoid23
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-44.7%
Fair Value
$7.74
Current Price
$11.10
$3.36 premium
Margin of Safety
-20.7%
Fair Value
$32.32
Current Price
$42.23
$9.91 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 109.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 60.3% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
ROE of 0.5% — below average capital efficiency
0.6% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.8%
Elevated debt levels
0.0% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COMP
The strongest argument for COMP centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 109.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : MAYS
The strongest argument for MAYS centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : COMP
The primary concerns for COMP are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 217.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : MAYS
The primary concerns for MAYS are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COMP profiles as a hypergrowth stock while MAYS is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
COMP carries more volatility with a beta of 2.34 — expect wider price swings.
COMP is growing revenue faster at 109.0% — sustainability is the question.
COMP generates stronger free cash flow (180M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
COMP scores higher overall (54/100 vs 23/100) and 109.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Compass Inc
REAL ESTATE · REAL ESTATE SERVICES · USA
Urban Compass, Inc., which is Compass, is a real estate brokerage company. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
J W Mays Inc
REAL ESTATE · REAL ESTATE SERVICES · USA
JW Mays, Inc. owns, operates and leases commercial real estate in the United States. The company is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York.
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