The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Maximus Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Maximus Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Maximus's Forward PE 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 Forward PE Ratio Chart
Maximus Annual Data
Trend
2021-09
2025-09
Forward PE Ratio
17.67
11.64
Maximus Quarterly Data
2021-09
2021-12
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
17.67
18.76
16.83
13.11
12.96
11.64
11.15
10.70
MEX:MMS vs FA, ABM, CMPR: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Maximus's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Maximus's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maximus's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Maximus (MEX:MMS) has a Forward PE Ratio of 11.20 as of Jul. 09, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Maximus and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Maximus ranks #39 out of 416 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 9.4%.
Is Maximus' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Maximus' current Forward PE Ratio is 11.20. The Business Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 12.65. Maximus' value of 11.20 is 11.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maximus ranks #39 out of 416 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Maximus has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maximus' Forward PE Ratio compare to FA and ABM?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Maximus ranks #39 out of 416 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Maximus in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 12.65. Maximus' value of 11.20 is 11.4% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Business Services companies is 12.65, based on 416 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Maximus's current Forward PE Ratio of 11.20 is 11.4% below 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Maximus and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 12.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maximus's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.20. 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?
Maximus (MEX:MMS) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 11.20. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,659.79, compared to a current price of MXN1,630.00 — trading 38.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 11.20 and 11.4% below the Business Services industry median of 12.65. Maximus' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Maximus (MEX:MMS), the current Forward PE Ratio is 11.20 as of Jul. 09, 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 (MEX:MMS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maximus stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,630.00 is trading 38.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,659.79.
Key valuation signals for MEX:MMS:
Forward PE Ratio: 11.20
GF Value™: MXN2,659.79 vs. price of MXN1,630.00 (38.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.4% below the Business Services median (#39 of 416)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:MMS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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