MaximusFRA:MMY -3.32%75 Beneish M-Score is -2.52 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:MMY with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €77.66 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,020 Business Services companies, Maximus ranks worse than 52.94% on this metric.
The zones of discrimination for M-Score is as such:
An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.
Good Sign:
Beneish M-Score -2.52 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for Maximus's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:MMY'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.97 Med: -2.59 Max: -1.61
Current: -2.52
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Maximus was -1.61. The lowest was -2.97. And the median was -2.59.
Maximus Beneish M-Score Related Terms
Maximus Beneish M-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Maximus's Beneish M-Score 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.
FRA:MMY vs FA, AZZ, CMPR: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Maximus's Beneish M-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Beneish M-Score 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 Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Maximus's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maximus's Beneish M-Score falls into.
The M-score was created by Professor Messod Beneish. Instead of measuring the bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score) or business trend (Piotroski F-Score), M-score can be used to detect the risk of earnings manipulation. This is the original research paper on M-score.
The M-Score Variables:
The M-score of Maximus for today is based on a combination of the following eight different indices:
M
=
-4.84
+
0.92 * DSRI
+
0.528 * GMI
+
0.404 * AQI
+
0.892 * SGI
+
0.115 * DEPI
=
-4.84
+
0.92 * 1.0976
+
0.528 * 0.927
+
0.404 * 0.9545
+
0.892 * 0.913
+
0.115 * 0.8318
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 1.0075
+
4.679 * -0.008143
-
0.327 * 0.9708
=
-2.57
* 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.
Sales growth is not itself a measure of manipulation. However, growth companies are likely to find themselves under pressure to manipulate in order to keep up appearances.
DEPI greater than 1 indicates that assets are being depreciated at a slower rate. This suggests that the firm might be revising useful asset life assumptions upwards, or adopting a new method that is income friendly.
DEPI
=
(Depreciation_t-1 / (Depreciaton_t-1 + PPE_t-1))
/
(Depreciation_t / (Depreciaton_t + PPE_t))
=
(118.539 / (118.539 + 141.696))
/
(116.514 / (116.514 + 96.253))
=
0.455508
/
0.547613
=
0.8318
Note: If the Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization data is not available, we assume that the depreciation rate is constant and set the Depreciation Index to 1.
6. SGAI = Sales, General and Administrative expenses Index
Total accruals calculated as the change in working capital accounts other than cash less depreciation.
TATA
=
(IncomefromContinuingOperations_t
-
CashFlowsfromOperations_t)
/
TotalAssets_t
=
(NetIncome_t - NonOperatingIncome_t
-
CashFlowsfromOperations_t)
/
TotalAssets_t
=
(321.082 - 0.873
-
350.069)
/
3666.886
=
-0.008143
An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator. An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.
Maximus has a M-score of -2.57 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Maximus (FRA:MMY) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.52 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Maximus and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Maximus ranks #540 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 52.9%.
Is Maximus' Beneish M-Score too high?
Maximus' current Beneish M-Score is -2.52. Based on the distribution chart, Maximus ranks #540 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Maximus has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maximus' Beneish M-Score compare to FA and AZZ?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Maximus ranks #540 out of 1020 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Maximus in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beneish M-Score for a Business Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Beneish M-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beneish M-Score mean?
A high Beneish M-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Maximus and its competitors. Maximus's current Beneish M-Score is -2.52. 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 €77.66, compared to a current price of €46.60 — trading 40% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.52. Maximus' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beneish M-Score calculated?
Beneish M-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Maximus (FRA:MMY), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.52 as of Jun. 24, 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 €46.60 is trading 40% below its estimated GF Value™ of €77.66.
GuruFocus considers Maximus to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MMY:
Beneish M-Score: -2.52
GF Value™: €77.66 vs. price of €46.60 (40% below fair value)
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 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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