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Maximus Inc. (MMS) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$62.84 +1.67% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)

Maximus Inc. (MMS) earns a Roarable Rating of B+ (Buy) with 76/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (25% profit margin, 14% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.

ROARABLE B+ • BUY Cap $3.29B

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RQD QUANT TACHOMETERBUY • B+

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw B · Rk B+

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+8.1% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for MMS)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±6.5%

RSI-14 MOMENTUMBULLISH MOMENTUM

6730 Oversold · 70 Hot

ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)

3.10>3.0 Fortress Safe

PIOTROSKI F-SCOREHIGH QUALITY (7–9)

7 / 99-Pt Accounting

52-WEEK LASER RANGE24% OF RANGE

L: $51$62.84H: $100

1. Money & Cash Health● MIXED

Are profits real cash in the bank?

Decent core business (25% profit margin), though cash flow growth is moderate rather than explosive right now.

Factor Grade: B-RQD 14 / 20

2. Big Money & Insiders● BUYING

Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Hedge funds and options traders are leaning bullish, showing strong institutional appetite.

Factor Grade: B+RQD 31 / 40

3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● ALL CLEAR

SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

Clean SEC fine-print check with low hidden accounting risk and favorable interest-rate weather.

Factor Grade: B+RQD 31 / 40

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3-of-3 JEV AI Jury Bullish on MMS

Cash & Moat Bull AI

ROIC & Free Cash Flow Model

BULLISH (70)

13.5% ROIC with 24.6% gross margin and 13.05% FCF yield.

SEC Forensic Auditor AI

10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard

BULLISH (75)

Altman-Z 3.10 and Piotroski 7/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

Whale & Macro Hawk AI

Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq

BULLISH (78)

31/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 16/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like MMS

✓Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.
✓Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.

Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong

!Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

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MMS // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -4.24%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE

2026-10-30O $63.66H $64.43L $62.84C $62.84VOL 393.7K

RES: $64.54SUP: $50.39SMA50: $57.91SMA200: $64.82

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

-0.6%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +2.4% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #67 of 1011 ⚔️ FOUR vs MMS Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (MMS vs. FOUR, CBZ, TNET, BFH)

Industry: Business Services (90 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Maximus Inc. (MMS) ranks #67 by composite RQD confidence (76/100, grade B+) and #343 by equity capitalization ($3.29B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, BFH leads on earnings valuation at 7.7x trailing P/E, while TNET leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 85.0% ROIC and — gross margin. MMS currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 76/100 (B+).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
MMS ACTIVE Maximus Inc.	B+	76/100	10.3x	24.6%	13.5%	+1.67%	$3.29B	Benchmark Subject
FOUR Shift4 Payments Inc. (Class A)	D+	56/100	21.1x	—	5.5%	+2.96%	$3.10B	/four-vs-mms →
CBZ CBIZ Inc.	B-	71/100	25.8x	12.9%	5.9%	+0.06%	$2.98B	/cbz-vs-mms →
TNET TriNet Group Inc.	D+	57/100	18.9x	—	85.0%	-9.53%	$2.92B	/tnet-vs-mms →
BFH Bread Financial Holdings Inc.	C-	61/100	7.7x	—	6.4%	+0.89%	$4.01B	/bfh-vs-mms →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-09-30 • CIK 0001032220

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30), Maximus Inc. (MMS) reported GAAP revenue of $5.43B (+2.4% vs. FY2024 revenue of $5.31B , and +10.7% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $319.0M, operating cash flow of $429.4M, and free cash flow of $429.4M (-16.7% YoY). On the balance sheet, MMS closed FY2025 with $4.21B in total assets against $1.51B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 3.10, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-09-30	$5.43B	$319.0M	$429.4M	$429.4M	$4.21B	$1.51B
FY2024 (FY)	2024-09-30	$5.31B	$306.9M	$515.3M	$515.3M	$4.06B	$1.35B
FY2023 (FY)	2023-09-30	$4.90B	$161.8M	$314.3M	$314.3M	—	—

3. MMS Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is MMS stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-01, Maximus Inc. (NYSE: MMS) is rated B+ (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 76/100 at a spot price of $62.84 (+1.67% 1D, market cap $3.29B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, Executive Insider Alignment 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 16/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 18/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, MMS ranks #67 in composite RQD confidence.

How does MMS compare to FOUR and CBZ in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Business Services), MMS carries a Roarable B+ (76/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 10.3x, gross margin of 24.6%, and ROIC of 13.5%. By comparison, FOUR (Shift4 Payments Inc. (Class A)) holds a D+ grade (56/100 RQD, P/E 21.1x, ROIC 5.5%, cap $3.10B) and CBZ (CBIZ Inc.) posts a B- grade (71/100 RQD, P/E 25.8x, ROIC 5.9%, cap $2.98B). Among the 5-stock peer group, BFH leads on earnings multiple (7.7x) while TNET leads on capital efficiency (85.0% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for MMS?

Per MMS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30, CIK 0001032220), Maximus Inc. generated $5.43B in revenue (+2.4% YoY), $319.0M in net income, and $429.4M in free cash flow against $4.21B in total assets and $1.51B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is MMS trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

MMS last traded at $62.84 (+1.67% on volume of 401,127 shares), positioning the stock +8.51% above its 50-day simple moving average ($57.91) and -3.05% below its 200-day simple moving average ($64.82). Across its 52-week range of $51.04 to $100.00, MMS sits at the 24.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 67.0 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.5% ($58.76 to $66.92).

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Should I buy, hold, or sell MMS stock right now?

Maximus Inc. (MMS) currently earns a Roarable Rating of B+ (Buy — BUY) with 76/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (25% profit margin, 14% return on capital) with steady institutional support.

What is MMS's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

MMS's 12-month base price target is $67.93 (range $51.53 to $105), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

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