Compass Inc (COMP)vsJ W Mays Inc (MAYS)
COMP
Compass Inc
$11.72
-1.68%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $8.88B
MAYS
J W Mays Inc
$38.00
-4.98%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $78.61M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Compass Inc generates 38671% more annual revenue ($8.31B vs $21.43M). COMP leads profitability with a 0.2% profit margin vs -5.4%. COMP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
COMP
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
MAYS
Avoid23
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-81.2%
Fair Value
$6.18
Current Price
$11.72
$5.54 premium
Margin of Safety
-20.7%
Fair Value
$32.30
Current Price
$38.00
$5.70 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 99.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 75.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
ROE of 0.5% — below average capital efficiency
0.2% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
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. Revenue growth of 99.4% 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, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 594.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.2% 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 2.35 — expect wider price swings.
COMP is growing revenue faster at 99.4% — sustainability is the question.
MAYS generates stronger free cash flow (-1M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
COMP scores higher overall (51/100 vs 23/100) and 99.4% 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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