MaximusMMS +2.15%77 Price-to-Owner-Earnings is 10.22 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 17.29. GuruFocus rates MMS with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $93.19 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 589 Business Services companies, Maximus ranks better than 57.72% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-24), Maximus's share price is $57.125.
Maximus's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.59. It's Price-to-Owner-Earnings for today is 10.22.
The historical rank and industry rank for Maximus's Price-to-Owner-Earnings or its related term are showing as below:
MMS'
s Price-to-Owner-Earnings Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.78 Med: 17.29 Max: 58.21
Current: 10.23
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Owner-Earnings of Maximus was 58.21. The lowest was 9.78. And the median was 17.29.
MMS's Price-to-Owner-Earnings is ranked better than 57.72% of 589
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 11.86
vs MMS: 10.23
As of today (2026-06-24), Maximus's share price is $57.125.
Maximus's EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in was $7.70. Therefore, Maximus's PE Ratio without NRI for today is 7.42.
During the past 13 years, Maximus's highestPE Ratio without NRI was 24.85. The lowest was 7.24. And the median was 19.31.
Maximus (NYSE:MMS) Price-to-Owner-Earnings Explanation
The historical data trend for Maximus's Price-to-Owner-Earnings 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.
MMS vs FA, AZZ, CMPR: Price-to-Owner-Earnings Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Maximus's Price-to-Owner-Earnings, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Owner-Earnings 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 Price-to-Owner-Earnings vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Maximus's Price-to-Owner-Earnings distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maximus's Price-to-Owner-Earnings falls into.
"These represent (a) reported earnings plus (b) depreciation, depletion, amortization, and certain other non-cash charges...less (c) the average annual amount of capitalized expenditures for plant and equipment, etc. that the business requires to fully maintain its long-term competitive position and its unit volume. (If the business requires additional working capital to maintain its competitive position and unit volume, the increment also should be included in (c))...Our owner-earnings equation does not yield the deceptively precise figures provided by GAAP, since (c) must be a guess - and one sometimes very difficult to make. Despite this problem, we consider the owner earnings figure, not the GAAP figure, to be the relevant item for valuation purposes - both for investors in buying stocks and for managers in buying entire businesses...All of this points up the absurdity of the 'cash flow' numbers that are often set forth in Wall Street reports. These numbers routinely include (a) plus (b) - but do not subtract (c)."
Maximus's Price-to-Owner-Earnings for today is calculated as
* 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.
What does a Price-to-Owner-Earnings of 10.22 mean?
Maximus (MMS) has a Price-to-Owner-Earnings of 10.22 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Price-to-owner-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's Buffett owner earnings per share. View historical data on Maximus and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 17.29. Over the past decade, Maximus' Price-to-Owner-Earnings has ranged from 9.78 to 58.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Maximus ranks #249 out of 589 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 42.3%.
Is Maximus' Price-to-Owner-Earnings too high?
Maximus' current Price-to-Owner-Earnings of 10.22 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 17.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.78 to a high of 58.21. The Business Services industry median Price-to-Owner-Earnings is 11.86. Maximus' value of 10.22 is 13.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maximus ranks #249 out of 589 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Maximus has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maximus' Price-to-Owner-Earnings compare to FA and AZZ?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Maximus ranks #249 out of 589 companies for Price-to-Owner-Earnings. This puts Maximus in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Price-to-Owner-Earnings is 11.86. Maximus' value of 10.22 is 13.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Maximus' own Price-to-Owner-Earnings has ranged from 9.78 to 58.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.29 vs. the industry median of 11.86, Maximus has consistently been below 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 Price-to-Owner-Earnings for a Business Services company?
The median Price-to-Owner-Earnings among Business Services companies is 11.86, based on 589 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Price-to-Owner-Earnings significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Price-to-Owner-Earnings should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Maximus's current Price-to-Owner-Earnings of 10.22 is 13.8% 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 Price-to-Owner-Earnings mean?
A high Price-to-Owner-Earnings can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-owner-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's Buffett owner earnings per share. View historical data on Maximus and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Price-to-Owner-Earnings is 11.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maximus's current Price-to-Owner-Earnings is 10.22, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 17.29. 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 (MMS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $93.19, compared to a current price of $57.13 — trading 38.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Price-to-Owner-Earnings is 10.22, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 17.29 and 13.8% below the Business Services industry median of 11.86. Maximus' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Price-to-Owner-Earnings calculated?
Price-to-Owner-Earnings is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Maximus (MMS), the current Price-to-Owner-Earnings is 10.22 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 (MMS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maximus stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $57.13 is trading 38.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $93.19.
GuruFocus considers Maximus to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MMS:
Price-to-Owner-Earnings: 10.22 (41% below median its 10-year median of 17.29)
GF Value™: $93.19 vs. price of $57.13 (38.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.8% below the Business Services median (#249 of 589)
No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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