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.
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SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 86% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.92% YoY Shares)
FRED Regime × Technicals: 24% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 67 (BULLISH MOMENTUM)
Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-7 pts vs max)
Even with a 76/100 (B+) score, MMS faces multiple-compression risk if 10.3x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.92% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 22.1% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($57.91) or 200D SMA ($64.82) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($67.93) toward Bear Floor ($51.53).
Maximus Inc. (MMS) advanced +1.67% to $62.84, trading at 24% of its 52-week range ($51.04 – $100). High-quality cash engine (25% profit margin, 14% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
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MAXIMUS (MMS) stands out on the Decent Value screen, combining a cheap valuation with solid profitability, financial health, and adequate growth.
Maximus (NYSE:MMS) said it has agreed to acquire privately held Agile Defense for $660 million, with a potential future earn-out of up to $50 million, as the government-services company seeks to expand its presence in de
TYSONS, Va., October 19, 2026--Maximus announces intent to acquire Agile Defense
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. +2.4% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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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
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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 → |
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 | — | — |
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.
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).
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.
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).
Why MMS Stock advanced +1.67% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. High-quality cash engine (25% profit margin, 14% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
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