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Maximus Inc (MMS)

Maximus Inc (MMS) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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11/05/2025: MMS (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Not Recommended Performance

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Number of Analysts

1 star rating from financial analysts

2 Analysts rated it

Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.

1 Year Target Price $105

1 Year Target Price $105

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$105 Target price
52w Low $63.29
Current$84.06
52w High $92.5

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -9.45%
Avg. Invested days 43
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 4.74B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 15.63
1Y Target Price 105
Price to earnings Ratio 15.63
1Y Target Price 105
Volume (30-day avg) 2
Beta 0.56
52 Weeks Range 63.29 - 92.50
Updated Date 11/8/2025
52 Weeks Range 63.29 - 92.50
Updated Date 11/8/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 1.45%
Basic EPS (TTM) 5.38

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

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Revenue by Geography

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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 15.63
Forward PE 18.25
Enterprise Value 6862643646
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.87
Enterprise Value 6862643646
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.87
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.26
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.59
Shares Outstanding 56349629
Shares Floating 55639624
Shares Outstanding 56349629
Shares Floating 55639624
Percent Insiders 1.07
Percent Institutions 105.28

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Maximus Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Maximus Inc. was founded in 1975. It initially focused on healthcare consulting and systems integration. Over the years, it expanded into government outsourcing services, including program management, assessment, appeals, and enrollment services.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • U.S. Federal Services: Provides a range of business process services and technology solutions to U.S. federal agencies. Focuses on health, human services, and national security programs.
  • U.S. State and Local Services: Offers similar services to state and local governments, with a focus on citizen engagement, program integrity, and health and human services.
  • Outside the U.S.: Provides services internationally, primarily in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Operations focus on health assessments, employment services, and other government programs.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Bruce Caswell serves as the Chief Executive Officer. The company has a traditional hierarchical structure with various departments responsible for different aspects of its operations, including service delivery, technology, and business development. Board of directors provide oversight.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Health Assessments: Independent medical examinations and disability assessments for government agencies. Competitors include Optum and Altarum. Market share difficult to pinpoint as it varies by specific contract and geography.
  • Contact Center Operations: Provides contact center services for government agencies, handling inquiries, processing applications, and providing support. Competitors include Accenture and Conduent. Market share is fragmented and contract-dependent. A recent contract with New York increased revenue.
  • Program Management: Manages various government programs, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Competitors include Deloitte and CGI Group. Market share is highly competitive.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The government outsourcing market is large and growing, driven by government efforts to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Increasing regulation and complexity of government programs also fuel demand.

Positioning

Maximus Inc. is a leading provider of government outsourcing services, with a strong reputation for quality and expertise. It competes primarily on price, service delivery, and technology capabilities.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for government outsourcing is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars annually. Maximus is positioned to capitalize on this market by leveraging its expertise and established relationships.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Established relationships with government agencies
  • Strong track record of service delivery
  • Expertise in government programs
  • Diversified service offerings
  • Strong brand recognition

Weaknesses

  • Dependence on government contracts
  • Exposure to political and regulatory changes
  • Relatively low profit margins
  • Competition from larger, more diversified companies
  • Contract bidding process can be lengthy and expensive

Opportunities

  • Expansion into new government markets
  • Development of new service offerings
  • Increased demand for government outsourcing services
  • Adoption of new technologies
  • Acquisitions of complementary businesses

Threats

  • Budget cuts and sequestration
  • Increased competition
  • Political and regulatory changes
  • Economic downturn
  • Data security breaches

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • CGI
  • Accenture (ACN)
  • Conduent (CNDT)

Competitive Landscape

Maximus has advantages in its established relationships and expertise, but faces competition from larger, more diversified companies like Accenture and strong competition in contract bidding.

Major Acquisitions

Attain Federal

  • Year: 2021
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 305
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded Maximus' presence in the U.S. Federal government market and added new technology capabilities.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Maximus has experienced strong growth in recent years, driven by increased demand for government outsourcing services.

Future Projections: Analysts project continued growth for Maximus, driven by ongoing demand for government outsourcing and the company's expansion into new markets. The revenue in 2024 is projected at 5.27B USD.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in new technologies, expansion into new markets, and acquisitions of complementary businesses.

Summary

Maximus is a stable company with strong revenue growth, driven by its established relationships with government agencies and expertise in government programs. The company faces some risks, including dependence on government contracts and increased competition, but is well-positioned for future growth. However, their lower margins could hinder them. Recent strategic initiatives are expected to strengthen their position.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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  • Company press releases
  • Analyst reports (e.g., Yahoo Finance, MarketWatch)
  • Company Website

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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
Full time employees 41100

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.