MMS Maximus PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As at Apr 1, 2025, the MMS stock has a PE ratio of 14.71. This is based on the current EPS of $4.67 and the stock price of $68.68 per share. A decrease of 21% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 18.6 of the last 4 quarters.
MMS PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Maximus over the last ten years is 21.19. The current 14.71 PE ratio is 31% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, MMS's PE ratio was at its highest in the Jun 2023 quarter at 30.18, with a price of $84.51 and an EPS of $2.8. The Dec 2024 quarter recorded the bottom point at 15.99, with a price of $74.65 and an EPS of $4.67.
Maximus PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 80.26% in 2012
Maximum annual decrease: -34.28% in 2024
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18.52 | -34.28% | $93.16 | $5.03 |
| 2023 | 28.18 | 60.66% | $74.68 | $2.65 |
| 2022 | 17.54 | -1.13% | $57.87 | $3.3 |
| 2021 | 17.74 | -11.83% | $83.2 | $4.69 |
| 2020 | 20.12 | -2.85% | $68.41 | $3.4 |
| 2019 | 20.71 | 7.25% | $77.26 | $3.73 |
| 2018 | 19.31 | -4.5% | $65.06 | $3.37 |
| 2017 | 20.22 | -3.11% | $64.5 | $3.19 |
| 2016 | 20.87 | -16.95% | $56.56 | $2.71 |
| 2015 | 25.13 | 34.6% | $59.56 | $2.37 |
| 2014 | 18.67 | -29.12% | $40.13 | $2.15 |
| 2013 | 26.34 | -1.2% | $45.04 | $1.71 |
| 2012 | 26.66 | 80.26% | $29.86 | $1.12 |
| 2011 | 14.79 | -2.95% | $17.45 | $1.18 |
| 2010 | 15.24 | -13.65% | $15.4 | $1.01 |
Maximus PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 15.99 | -13.66% | $74.65 | $4.67 |
| Sep 2024 | 18.52 | 3.75% | $93.16 | $5.03 |
| Jun 2024 | 17.85 | -18.53% | $85.7 | $4.8 |
| Mar 2024 | 21.91 | -20.59% | $83.9 | $3.83 |
| Dec 2023 | 27.59 | -2.09% | $83.86 | $3.04 |
| Sep 2023 | 28.18 | -6.63% | $74.68 | $2.65 |
| Jun 2023 | 30.18 | 7.75% | $84.51 | $2.8 |
| Mar 2023 | 28.01 | 18.44% | $78.7 | $2.81 |
| Dec 2022 | 23.65 | 34.83% | $73.33 | $3.1 |
| Sep 2022 | 17.54 | -15.55% | $57.87 | $3.3 |
| Jun 2022 | 20.77 | 11.43% | $62.51 | $3.01 |
| Mar 2022 | 18.64 | 5.49% | $74.95 | $4.02 |
| Dec 2021 | 17.67 | -0.39% | $79.67 | $4.51 |
| Sep 2021 | 17.74 | -1.77% | $83.2 | $4.69 |
| Jun 2021 | 18.06 | -10.95% | $87.97 | $4.87 |
MMS average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of MMS is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
MMS PE vs peers
MMS's PE ratio is lower than its peer stocks UNH and FCN, but it is greater than HPQ's and ICFI's. Maximus is presently trading at a lower PE ratio (14.71) than its peer group average of 21.31.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| HPQ Hp Inc | 9.93 | $26.2B |
| ICFI ICF International Inc | 14.35 | $1.56B |
| MMS Maximus Inc | 14.71 | $3.89B |
| FCN Fti Consulting Inc | 20.62 | $5.9B |
| HURN Huron Consulting Group Inc | 22.45 | $2.59B |
| HCKT Hackett Group Inc | 27.04 | $811.5M |
| UNH Unitedhealth Group Inc | 33.45 | $478.5B |
| XRX Xerox Holdings Corp | N/A | $616.38M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Maximus's PE ratio?
As of Apr 1, 2025, MMS stock has a price to earnings ratio of 14.71.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Maximus (MMS)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for MMS stock is 22.74.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Maximus (MMS)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for MMS stock is 21.3.
What is the highest PE ratio for MMS?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 30.18 in the Jun 2023 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for MMS compare to its historical average?
MMS's current price to earnings ratio is 31% below its 10-year historical average.
How is MMS's PE ratio calculated (Maximus PE ratio formula)?
The PE ratio is calculated by dividing the most recent price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Apr 1, 2025), Maximus's stock price is $68.68. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $4.67. Therefore, Maximus's P/E ratio for today is 14.71. PE RATIO(14.71) = STOCK PRICE($68.68) / TTM EPS($4.67)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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