Maximus, Inc. (MMS) — Stock Score Summary

Maximus, Inc. (MMS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 77/100 based on Quality (71/100), Value (69/100), and Momentum (22/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Maximus provides government administration services. While stable, it is a low-margin, labor-intensive business that does not align with our focus on high-moat, asset-light compounders with strong macro tailwinds.

Maximus, Inc. provides government-sponsored health and human services programs administration and consulting services. Its deep expertise in managing complex government programs, long-standing client relationships, and specialized technological platforms create significant barriers to entry for competitors. Maximus is a market leader in outsourcing government services, delivering critical public services efficiently and cost-effectively, particularly in areas like Medicaid and welfare-to-work programs.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$61.26
Market Cap$3.3B
P/E (TTM)9.09
P/E (Forward)6.67
Price/Book1.89
Return on Equity22.2%
Return on Invested Capital16.0%
Debt/Equity95.94
Gross Margin25.5%
Operating Margin11.4%
Revenue Growth-4.1%
Dividend Yield2.2%
Free Cash Flow$263M

Maximus, Inc. operates in the Specialty Business Services industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maximus, Inc.’s (MMS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Maximus, Inc. (MMS) is 77/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (71), Value (69), and Momentum (22) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Maximus, Inc. have an economic moat?
Maximus, Inc. (MMS) has a Quality factor score of 71/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Maximus, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Maximus, Inc. (MMS) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 77/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Maximus, Inc. in?
Maximus, Inc. (MMS) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Specialty Business Services industry (United States).
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