MAXIMUS INC (MMS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:MMS • US5779331041

73.78 USD
-1.12 (-1.5%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026
73.78 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/20/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, MMS scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MMS was compared to 87 industry peers in the IT Services industry. MMS has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. MMS may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth MMS also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make MMS suitable for value and dividend investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • MMS had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year MMS had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • MMS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years MMS had a positive operating cash flow.
MMS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMMS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

1.2 Ratios

  • MMS has a better Return On Assets (8.83%) than 81.61% of its industry peers.
  • MMS has a better Return On Equity (21.62%) than 85.06% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of MMS (12.02%) is better than 83.91% of its industry peers.
  • MMS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.34%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.63%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (12.02%) for MMS is above the 3 year average (10.34%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.83%
ROE 21.62%
ROIC 12.02%
ROA(3y)6.44%
ROA(5y)6.3%
ROE(3y)15.14%
ROE(5y)15.65%
ROIC(3y)10.34%
ROIC(5y)9.45%
MMS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMMS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 6.92%, MMS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.82% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MMS's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • MMS's Operating Margin of 10.94% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MMS outperforms 73.56% of its industry peers.
  • MMS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With a Gross Margin value of 25.13%, MMS is not doing good in the industry: 68.97% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • MMS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.94%
PM (TTM) 6.92%
GM 25.13%
OM growth 3Y15.62%
OM growth 5Y4.76%
PM growth 3Y10.1%
PM growth 5Y-1.06%
GM growth 3Y6.55%
GM growth 5Y3.63%
MMS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMMS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MMS is creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, MMS has less shares outstanding
  • MMS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • MMS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
MMS Yearly Shares OutstandingMMS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M
MMS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMMS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

  • MMS has an Altman-Z score of 3.31. This indicates that MMS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • MMS's Altman-Z score of 3.31 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MMS outperforms 59.77% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of MMS is 7.17, which is on the high side as it means it would take MMS, 7.17 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • MMS has a Debt to FCF ratio (7.17) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • MMS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.88. This is a neutral value indicating MMS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.88, MMS is not doing good in the industry: 62.07% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.88
Debt/FCF 7.17
Altman-Z 3.31
ROIC/WACC1.18
WACC10.22%
MMS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMMS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • MMS has a Current Ratio of 2.34. This indicates that MMS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • MMS has a better Current ratio (2.34) than 65.52% of its industry peers.
  • MMS has a Quick Ratio of 2.34. This indicates that MMS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • MMS's Quick ratio of 2.34 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MMS outperforms 67.82% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.34
Quick Ratio 2.34
MMS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMMS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • MMS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 64.30%, which is quite impressive.
  • MMS shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 13.77% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, MMS shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.15% in the last year.
  • MMS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.43% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)64.3%
EPS 3Y25.35%
EPS 5Y13.77%
EPS Q2Q%168.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.15%
Revenue growth 3Y5.46%
Revenue growth 5Y9.43%
Sales Q2Q%-4.11%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, MMS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 16.31% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.05% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y27.34%
EPS Next 2Y16.31%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.96%
Revenue Next 2Y2.05%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
MMS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMMS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
MMS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMMS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.66, the valuation of MMS can be described as reasonable.
  • MMS's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MMS is cheaper than 85.06% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MMS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.99), we can say MMS is valued rather cheaply.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.42, the valuation of MMS can be described as very reasonable.
  • 87.36% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MMS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MMS to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.02), we can say MMS is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.66
Fwd PE 8.42
MMS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMMS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 85.06% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MMS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • MMS's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.42
EV/EBITDA 7.54
MMS Per share dataMMS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • MMS's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • MMS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • MMS's earnings are expected to grow with 16.31% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.35
PEG (5Y)0.7
EPS Next 2Y16.31%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.76%, MMS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • MMS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.54. MMS pays more dividend than 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, MMS has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.76%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of MMS has a limited annual growth rate of 1.30%.
  • MMS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • MMS has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.3%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years19
MMS Yearly Dividends per shareMMS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • 18.02% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MMS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of MMS is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP18.02%
EPS Next 2Y16.31%
EPS Next 3YN/A
MMS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMMS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M
MMS Dividend Payout.MMS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MMS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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MAXIMUS INC

NYSE:MMS (2/20/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 73.78 0 (0%)

73.78

-1.12 (-1.5%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)02-05
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners106.55%
Inst Owner Change-0.25%
Ins Owners0.75%
Ins Owner Change-2.01%
Market Cap4.02B
Revenue(TTM)5.37B
Net Income(TTM)371.78M
Analysts80
Price Target112.2 (52.07%)
Short Float %4.73%
Short Ratio3.59
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.76%
Yearly Dividend1.19
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.3%
DP18.02%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years19
Ex-Date02-13
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.66%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.95%
Max EPS beat(2)0.64%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)23.01%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.95%
Max EPS beat(4)51.14%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)8.74%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)1.44%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)2.8%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.93%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.16%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.7%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.47%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.16%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.19%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.86%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.03%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.14%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)4.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.99%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.63%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.59%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.25%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.09%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.66
Fwd PE 8.42
P/S 0.75
P/FCF 18.42
P/OCF 15.19
P/B 2.34
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.54
EPS(TTM)7.64
EY10.36%
EPS(NY)8.77
Fwd EY11.88%
FCF(TTM)4.01
FCFY5.43%
OCF(TTM)4.86
OCFY6.58%
SpS98.51
BVpS31.53
TBVpS-14.48
PEG (NY)0.35
PEG (5Y)0.7
Graham Number73.62
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.83%
ROE 21.62%
ROCE 16.32%
ROIC 12.02%
ROICexc 12.49%
ROICexgc 45.39%
OM 10.94%
PM (TTM) 6.92%
GM 25.13%
FCFM 4.07%
ROA(3y)6.44%
ROA(5y)6.3%
ROE(3y)15.14%
ROE(5y)15.65%
ROIC(3y)10.34%
ROIC(5y)9.45%
ROICexc(3y)10.91%
ROICexc(5y)9.89%
ROICexgc(3y)61.23%
ROICexgc(5y)57.48%
ROCE(3y)14.05%
ROCE(5y)12.84%
ROICexgc growth 3Y20.97%
ROICexgc growth 5Y17.33%
ROICexc growth 3Y23.18%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.21%
OM growth 3Y15.62%
OM growth 5Y4.76%
PM growth 3Y10.1%
PM growth 5Y-1.06%
GM growth 3Y6.55%
GM growth 5Y3.63%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.28
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.88
Debt/FCF 7.17
Debt/EBITDA 2.09
Cap/Depr 34.33%
Cap/Sales 0.87%
Interest Coverage 3.85
Cash Conversion 36.64%
Profit Quality 58.77%
Current Ratio 2.34
Quick Ratio 2.34
Altman-Z 3.31
F-Score6
WACC10.22%
ROIC/WACC1.18
Cap/Depr(3y)71.11%
Cap/Depr(5y)59.18%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.83%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.52%
Profit Quality(3y)125.93%
Profit Quality(5y)131.51%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)64.3%
EPS 3Y25.35%
EPS 5Y13.77%
EPS Q2Q%168.12%
EPS Next Y27.34%
EPS Next 2Y16.31%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.15%
Revenue growth 3Y5.46%
Revenue growth 5Y9.43%
Sales Q2Q%-4.11%
Revenue Next Year-0.96%
Revenue Next 2Y2.05%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y25.64%
EBIT growth 3Y21.93%
EBIT growth 5Y14.64%
EBIT Next Year36.4%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-41.48%
FCF growth 3Y16.15%
FCF growth 5Y12.42%
OCF growth 1Y-43.7%
OCF growth 3Y14%
OCF growth 5Y11.91%

MAXIMUS INC / MMS FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for MAXIMUS INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to MMS.


What is the valuation status of MAXIMUS INC (MMS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to MAXIMUS INC (MMS). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for MAXIMUS INC?

MAXIMUS INC (MMS) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for MAXIMUS INC (MMS) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MAXIMUS INC (MMS) is expected to grow by 27.34% in the next year.


Is the dividend of MAXIMUS INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of MAXIMUS INC (MMS) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 18.02%.