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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/17/2025: MMS (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
1 Year Target Price $105
1 Year Target Price $105
0 | Strong Buy |
2 | Buy |
0 | Hold |
0 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -5.94% | Avg. Invested days 40 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 4.99B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 16.45 | 1Y Target Price 105 |
Price to earnings Ratio 16.45 | 1Y Target Price 105 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2 | Beta 0.6 | 52 Weeks Range 63.29 - 92.47 | Updated Date 09/17/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 63.29 - 92.47 | Updated Date 09/17/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.37% | Basic EPS (TTM) 5.38 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
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Profitability
Profit Margin 5.83% | Operating Margin (TTM) 12.29% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 8.26% | Return on Equity (TTM) 17.61% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 16.45 | Forward PE 18.25 | Enterprise Value 6665983441 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.92 |
Enterprise Value 6665983441 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.92 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.23 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.29 | Shares Outstanding 56349629 | Shares Floating 55637933 |
Shares Outstanding 56349629 | Shares Floating 55637933 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.09 | Percent Institutions 104.42 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Maximus Inc

Company Overview
History and Background
Maximus Inc. was founded in 1975 and has evolved into a leading provider of government services, focusing on program management, technology, and consulting services. It initially focused on healthcare and expanded into other government sectors over time.
Core Business Areas
- U.S. Federal Services: Provides a range of services including citizen engagement, appeals and disability reviews, program management, and IT modernization to U.S. federal government agencies.
- U.S. State and Local Services: Partners with state and local governments to deliver health and human services programs, including Medicaid, child support, and workforce solutions.
- Outside the U.S. Services: Delivers similar health and human services programs in countries such as Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Leadership and Structure
Bruce Caswell serves as the Chief Executive Officer. The organizational structure is based on the business segments: U.S. Federal Services, U.S. State and Local Services, and Outside the U.S. Services, each with dedicated leadership teams.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Healthcare.gov Support: MAXIMUS provides call center and application processing support for Healthcare.gov. Market share data is difficult to obtain specifically for this contract, but MAXIMUS is a major player. Competitors include Accenture and Serco.
- Appeals and Disability Reviews: MAXIMUS provides independent medical reviews and disability determinations. Market share information is proprietary but they are one of the leading providers. Competitors include General Dynamics Information Technology and Optum.
- Citizen Engagement Services: Provides citizen contact centers and other engagement services to various government agencies. Competitors include Conduent and Alorica.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The government services industry is driven by government outsourcing initiatives and the increasing need for technology-enabled solutions to manage public programs. It's competitive, with various players ranging from large corporations to specialized firms.
Positioning
Maximus is positioned as a leading provider of technology-enabled government services, with a focus on healthcare and human services programs. Competitive advantages include its experience, domain expertise, and technology capabilities.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars annually for government outsourcing. Maximus is positioned to capture a growing share of this market through its diversified service offerings and strong government relationships.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong government relationships
- Diversified service offerings
- Experienced management team
- Technology capabilities
- Large contract backlog
Weaknesses
- Dependence on government contracts
- Competition for contracts
- Potential for contract delays or cancellations
- Political and economic uncertainty
Opportunities
- Expanding government outsourcing
- Growing demand for technology-enabled solutions
- Entering new markets
- Acquiring complementary businesses
- Increased investment in healthcare IT
Threats
- Government budget cuts
- Increased competition
- Changes in government regulations
- Economic downturn
- Cybersecurity threats
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- GDIT (GD)
- Accenture (ACN)
- Conduent (CNDT)
Competitive Landscape
Maximus has a strong position in the government services market, but faces competition from larger consulting firms and specialized IT providers. Maximus's focus on healthcare and human services provides a competitive advantage.
Major Acquisitions
Attain Federal
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 172
- Strategic Rationale: Acquisition expanded Maximus's digital transformation and cloud capabilities within the federal government sector.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Maximus has shown steady growth in revenue and earnings over the past years, driven by government outsourcing trends.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates project continued growth for Maximus, driven by its strong market position and expanding service offerings.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include acquisitions to expand service offerings and investments in technology to improve efficiency.
Summary
Maximus Inc. is a well-established provider of government services with a strong focus on healthcare and human services. Its diversified service offerings and strong government relationships contribute to its success. Dependence on government contracts and competition pose challenges, but expanding outsourcing trends provide growth opportunities. Maximus needs to maintain strong relationships with the government and technology leadership.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Website
- Financial Reports
- Analyst Reports
- Press Releases
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions and company performance can change rapidly, so investors should conduct their own research before making investment decisions. Market share data is estimated and may not be precise.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Maximus Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters McLean, VA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1997-06-12 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Bruce L. Caswell | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Specialty Business Services | Full time employees 41100 | Website https://www.maximus.com |
Full time employees 41100 | Website https://www.maximus.com |
Maximus, Inc. operates as a provider of government services worldwide. It operates through three segments: U.S. Federal Services, U.S. Services, and Outside the U.S. The U.S. Federal Services segment offers business process services, eligibility and enrollment, outreach, and other services for federal health and human services programs; clinical services; and technology solutions, including application development and modernization services, enterprise business solutions, advanced analytics and emerging technologies, cybersecurity services, and infrastructure and engineering solutions. The U.S. Services segment offers program eligibility support and enrollment; centralized multilingual customer contact centers, multichannel, and digital self-service options for enrollment; application assistance and independent health plan choice counseling; beneficiary outreach, education, eligibility, enrollment, and redeterminations; subsidized telephone services; and person-centered independent assessment services. This segment also provides employment services, such as eligibility support, case management, job-readiness preparation, job search and employer outreach, job retention and career advancement, and educational and training services; technology solutions; system implementation project management services; and specialized consulting services. The Outside the U.S. segment offers BPS and technology solutions for international governments, including health and disability assessments, program administration for employment services, wellbeing solutions and other job seeker-related services, digitally-enabled customer services, and technologies for modernization. Maximus, Inc. was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia.

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