MMS Maximus PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As at Feb 21, 2025, the MMS stock has a PE ratio of 14.13. This is based on the current EPS of $4.67 and the stock price of $66 per share. A decrease of 24% 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 21.4. The current 14.13 PE ratio is 34% 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. Maximus is presently trading at a lower PE ratio (14.13) than its peer group average of 21.76.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| HPQ Hp Inc | 12.24 | $32.48B |
| MMS Maximus Inc | 14.13 | $3.74B |
| ICFI ICF International Inc | 17.44 | $1.88B |
| FCN Fti Consulting Inc | 20.69 | $5.92B |
| HCKT Hackett Group Inc | 24.34 | $832.77M |
| HURN Huron Consulting Group Inc | 25.83 | $2.2B |
| UNH Unitedhealth Group Inc | 30.03 | $429.24B |
| XRX Xerox Holdings Corp | N/A | $981.31M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Maximus's PE ratio?
As of Feb 21, 2025, MMS stock has a price to earnings ratio of 14.13.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Maximus (MMS)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for MMS stock is 22.4.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Maximus (MMS)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for MMS stock is 21.13.
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 34% 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 (Feb 21, 2025), Maximus's stock price is $66. 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 14.13. PE RATIO(14.13) = STOCK PRICE($66) / TTM EPS($4.67)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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