MMS Maximus PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As at Dec 20, 2024, the MMS stock has a PE ratio of 14.5. This is based on the current EPS of $5.03 and the stock price of $72.94 per share. A decrease of 32% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 21.5 of the last 4 quarters.
MMS PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Maximus over the last ten years is 21.6. The current 14.5 PE ratio is 33% 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 Sep 2022 quarter recorded the bottom point at 17.54, with a price of $57.87 and an EPS of $3.3.
Maximus PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 60.66% in 2023
Maximum annual decrease: -34.28% in 2024
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18.52 | -34.28% |
| 2023 | 28.18 | 60.66% |
| 2022 | 17.54 | -1.13% |
| 2021 | 17.74 | -11.83% |
| 2020 | 20.12 | -2.85% |
| 2019 | 20.71 | 7.25% |
| 2018 | 19.31 | -4.5% |
| 2017 | 20.22 | -3.11% |
| 2016 | 20.87 | -16.95% |
| 2015 | 25.13 | 34.6% |
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 (14.5) than its peer group average of 22.82.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| HPQ Hp Inc | 11.64 | $30.89B |
| MMS Maximus Inc | 14.5 | $4.4B |
| ICFI ICF International Inc | 20.82 | $2.24B |
| FCN Fti Consulting Inc | 21.94 | $7.02B |
| HCKT Hackett Group Inc | 24.85 | $850.16M |
| HURN Huron Consulting Group Inc | 25.46 | $2.16B |
| UNH Unitedhealth Group Inc | 32.2 | $460.26B |
| XRX Xerox Holdings Corp | N/A | $1.04B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Maximus's PE ratio?
As of Dec 20, 2024, MMS stock has a price to earnings ratio of 14.5.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Maximus (MMS)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for MMS stock is 22.54.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Maximus (MMS)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for MMS stock is 21.32.
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 33% 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 (Dec 20, 2024), Maximus's stock price is $72.94. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $5.03. Therefore, Maximus's P/E ratio for today is 14.5. PE RATIO(14.5) = STOCK PRICE($72.94) / TTM EPS($5.03)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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