Maximus (FRA:MMY) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.20 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 62% Below Median

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FRA:MMY Maximus Inc FRA:MMY
73 GF Score
Price €50.00
GF Value €82.54
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Maximus Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Maximus FRA:MMY -0.99% 73 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.20 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 62% below its 10-year median of 5.82. GuruFocus rates FRA:MMY with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €82.54 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 729 Business Services companies, Maximus ranks worse than 63.37% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), Maximus's current share price is €50.00. Maximus's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €22.70. Maximus's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.20.

The historical rank and industry rank for Maximus's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:MMY' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.1   Med: 5.82   Max: 9.32
Current: 2.18

During the past years, Maximus's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 9.32. The lowest was 2.10. And the median was 5.82.

FRA:MMY's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
63.37% of 729 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.56 vs FRA:MMY: 2.18

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Maximus's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €27.638. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €22.70 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Maximus  (FRA:MMY) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Maximus Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Maximus Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Maximus's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Maximus Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Maximus Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Maximus Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.92 2.92 3.71 3.44 2.47

FRA:MMY vs FA, ABM, CMPR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Maximus's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Maximus Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Maximus's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Maximus's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Maximus Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Maximus's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=50.00/22.70
=2.20

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Maximus's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Maximus's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=27.638/330.2130*330.2130
=27.638

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Maximus Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 9.627 241.018 13.190
201609 10.233 241.428 13.996
201612 11.131 241.432 15.224
201703 11.824 243.801 16.015
201706 12.153 244.955 16.383
201709 12.109 246.819 16.200
201712 12.990 246.524 17.400
201803 13.208 249.554 17.477
201806 14.014 251.989 18.364
201809 14.430 252.439 18.876
201812 15.376 251.233 20.210
201903 16.157 254.202 20.988
201906 16.843 256.143 21.714
201909 17.709 256.759 22.775
201912 18.281 256.974 23.491
202003 16.804 258.115 21.498
202006 17.306 257.797 22.167
202009 17.142 260.280 21.748
202012 17.367 260.474 22.017
202103 18.719 264.877 23.336
202106 19.625 271.696 23.852
202109 20.310 274.310 24.449
202112 21.840 278.802 25.867
202203 22.906 287.504 26.309
202206 23.634 296.311 26.338
202209 25.749 296.808 28.647
202212 24.558 296.797 27.323
202303 24.612 301.836 26.926
202306 24.795 305.109 26.835
202309 25.620 307.789 27.487
202312 25.810 306.746 27.785
202403 26.967 312.332 28.511
202406 27.961 314.175 29.388
202409 27.512 315.301 28.813
202412 27.454 315.605 28.725
202503 27.372 319.799 28.263
202506 27.280 322.561 27.927
202509 26.025 324.800 26.459
202512 26.925 324.054 27.437
202603 27.638 330.213 27.638

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.20 mean?
Maximus (FRA:MMY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.20 as of Jul. 22, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Maximus and its competitors. This is 62% below median its historical median of 5.82. Over the past decade, Maximus' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.10 to 9.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Maximus ranks #462 out of 729 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 63.4%.
Is Maximus' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Maximus' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.20 is 62% below median its 10-year median of 5.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.10 to a high of 9.32. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. Maximus' value of 2.20 is 41% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maximus ranks #462 out of 729 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Maximus has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maximus' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to FA and ABM?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Maximus ranks #462 out of 729 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Maximus in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. Maximus' value of 2.20 is 41% above this benchmark. Historically, Maximus' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.10 to 9.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.82 vs. the industry median of 1.56, Maximus has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.56, based on 729 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Maximus's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.20 is 41% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Maximus and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maximus's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.20, which is 62% below median its own 10-year median of 5.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maximus stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maximus (FRA:MMY) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €82.54, compared to a current price of €50.00 — trading 39.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.20, which is 62% below median its 10-year median of 5.82 and 41% above the Business Services industry median of 1.56. Maximus' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Maximus (FRA:MMY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.20 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Maximus (FRA:MMY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maximus stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €50.00 is trading 39.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €82.54. GuruFocus considers Maximus to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:MMY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.20 (62% below median its 10-year median of 5.82)
  • GF Value™: €82.54 vs. price of €50.00 (39.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 41% above the Business Services median (#462 of 729)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MMY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Maximus Business Description

Other Exchanges MMS:USA
Address 1600 Tysons Boulevard, McLean, VA, USA, 22102
Maximus Inc designs, develops, and delivers programs enabling people to access vital government services. It translates health and human services public policy into operating models that achieve outcomes for governments at scale. The company covers a broad array of services, including the operation of large health insurance eligibility and enrollment programs; clinical services, including assessments, appeals, and independent medical reviews; and technology services. The company operates through the following segments: U.S. Federal Services, U.S. Services, and Outside the U.S. A majority of its revenue is derived from the U.S. Federal Services segment, which engages with various U.S. federal government agencies to deliver clinical services, maintenance services, and technology solutions.
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