Do analysts recommend MMS or JKHY?

Jack Henry & Associates has a consensus price target of $186.07, suggesting a potential upside of 27.32%. Given Jack Henry & Associates' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Jack Henry & Associates is more favorable than Maximus. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Maximus 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00 Jack Henry & Associates 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 9 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.87

Does the media refer more to MMS or JKHY?

In the previous week, Jack Henry & Associates had 3 more articles in the media than Maximus. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Jack Henry & Associates and 3 mentions for Maximus. Maximus' average media sentiment score of 1.22 beat Jack Henry & Associates' score of 1.10 indicating that Maximus is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Maximus 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Jack Henry & Associates 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts prefer WEX or MMS?

WEX currently has a consensus target price of $173.70, suggesting a potential upside of 11.39%. Given WEX's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe WEX is more favorable than Maximus. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score WEX 0 Sell rating(s) 10 Hold rating(s) 5 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.33 Maximus 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00

Which has better earnings and valuation, WEX or MMS?

Maximus has higher revenue and earnings than WEX. Maximus is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than WEX, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio WEX $2.66B 2.03 $304.10M $8.91 17.50 Maximus $5.43B 0.56 $319.03M $6.68 8.61

Is WEX or MMS more profitable?

WEX has a net margin of 11.50% compared to Maximus' net margin of 7.02%. WEX's return on equity of 42.66% beat Maximus' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets WEX 11.50% 42.66% 3.33% Maximus 7.02% 25.10% 10.15%

Does the media refer more to WEX or MMS?

In the previous week, WEX had 16 more articles in the media than Maximus. MarketBeat recorded 19 mentions for WEX and 3 mentions for Maximus. Maximus' average media sentiment score of 1.22 beat WEX's score of 0.52 indicating that Maximus is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment WEX 5 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 8 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Maximus 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts recommend MMS or G?

Genpact has a consensus price target of $40.25, suggesting a potential upside of 34.10%. Given Genpact's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Genpact is more favorable than Maximus. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Maximus 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00 Genpact 0 Sell rating(s) 6 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.25

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, MMS or G?

Genpact has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Maximus. Maximus is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Genpact, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Maximus $5.43B 0.56 $319.03M $6.68 8.61 Genpact $5.08B 1.00 $552.49M $3.26 9.21

Is MMS or G more profitable?

Genpact has a net margin of 11.04% compared to Maximus' net margin of 7.02%. Maximus' return on equity of 25.10% beat Genpact's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Maximus 7.02% 25.10% 10.15% Genpact 11.04% 22.70% 10.42%

Does the media prefer MMS or G?

In the previous week, Genpact had 5 more articles in the media than Maximus. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Genpact and 3 mentions for Maximus. Maximus' average media sentiment score of 1.22 beat Genpact's score of 0.51 indicating that Maximus is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Maximus 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Genpact 2 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts prefer EXLS or MMS?

ExlService presently has a consensus price target of $40.50, suggesting a potential upside of 50.95%. Given ExlService's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe ExlService is more favorable than Maximus. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score ExlService 1 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 5 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.67 Maximus 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, EXLS or MMS?

Maximus has higher revenue and earnings than ExlService. Maximus is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ExlService, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio ExlService $2.09B 1.96 $251.02M $1.57 17.09 Maximus $5.43B 0.56 $319.03M $6.68 8.61

Is EXLS or MMS more profitable?

ExlService has a net margin of 11.66% compared to Maximus' net margin of 7.02%. ExlService's return on equity of 28.50% beat Maximus' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets ExlService 11.66% 28.50% 15.48% Maximus 7.02% 25.10% 10.15%

Does the media favor EXLS or MMS?

In the previous week, ExlService and ExlService both had 3 articles in the media. Maximus' average media sentiment score of 1.22 beat ExlService's score of 0.82 indicating that Maximus is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment ExlService 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Maximus 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts rate PAY or MMS?

Paymentus currently has a consensus price target of $35.20, indicating a potential upside of 21.44%. Given Paymentus' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Paymentus is more favorable than Maximus. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Paymentus 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.67 Maximus 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, PAY or MMS?

Maximus has higher revenue and earnings than Paymentus. Maximus is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Paymentus, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Paymentus $1.20B 3.05 $66.94M $0.57 50.85 Maximus $5.43B 0.56 $319.03M $6.68 8.61

Is PAY or MMS more profitable?

Maximus has a net margin of 7.02% compared to Paymentus' net margin of 5.78%. Maximus' return on equity of 25.10% beat Paymentus' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Paymentus 5.78% 13.75% 11.53% Maximus 7.02% 25.10% 10.15%

Does the media refer more to PAY or MMS?

In the previous week, Paymentus had 9 more articles in the media than Maximus. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Paymentus and 3 mentions for Maximus. Maximus' average media sentiment score of 1.22 beat Paymentus' score of 1.06 indicating that Maximus is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Paymentus 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Maximus 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

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MMS vs. JKHY, WEX, G, EXLS, and PAY

Should you buy Maximus stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Maximus with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Maximus include Jack Henry & Associates (JKHY), WEX (WEX), Genpact (G), ExlService (EXLS), and Paymentus (PAY). These companies are all part of the "data processing & outsourced services" industry.

How does Maximus compare to Jack Henry & Associates?

Maximus (NYSE:MMS) and Jack Henry & Associates (NASDAQ:JKHY) are both data processing & outsourced services companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation, dividends, earnings and profitability.

Jack Henry & Associates has a consensus price target of $186.07, suggesting a potential upside of 27.32%. Given Jack Henry & Associates' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Jack Henry & Associates is more favorable than Maximus.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Maximus	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Jack Henry & Associates	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.87

In the previous week, Jack Henry & Associates had 3 more articles in the media than Maximus. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Jack Henry & Associates and 3 mentions for Maximus. Maximus' average media sentiment score of 1.22 beat Jack Henry & Associates' score of 1.10 indicating that Maximus is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Maximus	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Jack Henry & Associates	4 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

97.2% of Maximus shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.8% of Jack Henry & Associates shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.8% of Maximus shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Jack Henry & Associates shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Maximus has a beta of 0.6, suggesting that its share price is 40% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Jack Henry & Associates has a beta of 0.57, suggesting that its share price is 43% less volatile than the broader market.

Jack Henry & Associates has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Maximus. Maximus is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Jack Henry & Associates, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Maximus	$5.43B	0.56	$319.03M	$6.68	8.61
Jack Henry & Associates	$2.38B	4.37	$455.75M	$7.15	20.44

Jack Henry & Associates has a net margin of 20.64% compared to Maximus' net margin of 7.02%. Maximus' return on equity of 25.10% beat Jack Henry & Associates' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Maximus	7.02%	25.10%	10.15%
Jack Henry & Associates	20.64%	24.03%	17.02%

Maximus pays an annual dividend of $1.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Jack Henry & Associates pays an annual dividend of $2.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Maximus pays out 19.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Jack Henry & Associates pays out 34.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Maximus has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years and Jack Henry & Associates has raised its dividend for 35 consecutive years. Maximus is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Jack Henry & Associates beats Maximus on 13 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Maximus compare to WEX?

WEX (NYSE:WEX) and Maximus (NYSE:MMS) are both mid-cap business services companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, earnings, profitability and media sentiment.

Maximus has higher revenue and earnings than WEX. Maximus is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than WEX, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
WEX	$2.66B	2.03	$304.10M	$8.91	17.50
Maximus	$5.43B	0.56	$319.03M	$6.68	8.61

In the previous week, WEX had 16 more articles in the media than Maximus. MarketBeat recorded 19 mentions for WEX and 3 mentions for Maximus. Maximus' average media sentiment score of 1.22 beat WEX's score of 0.52 indicating that Maximus is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
WEX	5 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	8 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Maximus	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

97.5% of WEX shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.2% of Maximus shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.4% of WEX shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of Maximus shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

WEX has a beta of 0.85, meaning that its stock price is 15% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Maximus has a beta of 0.6, meaning that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the broader market.

WEX currently has a consensus target price of $173.70, suggesting a potential upside of 11.39%. Given WEX's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe WEX is more favorable than Maximus.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
WEX	0 Sell rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33
Maximus	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

WEX has a net margin of 11.50% compared to Maximus' net margin of 7.02%. WEX's return on equity of 42.66% beat Maximus' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
WEX	11.50%	42.66%	3.33%
Maximus	7.02%	25.10%	10.15%

Summary

WEX beats Maximus on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Maximus compare to Genpact?

Maximus (NYSE:MMS) and Genpact (NYSE:G) are both mid-cap data processing & outsourced services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, media sentiment and profitability.

Genpact has a consensus price target of $40.25, suggesting a potential upside of 34.10%. Given Genpact's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Genpact is more favorable than Maximus.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Maximus	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Genpact	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.25

97.2% of Maximus shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.0% of Genpact shares are held by institutional investors. 1.8% of Maximus shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.6% of Genpact shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Maximus pays an annual dividend of $1.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Genpact pays an annual dividend of $0.75 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Maximus pays out 19.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Genpact pays out 23.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Maximus has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years and Genpact has increased its dividend for 6 consecutive years. Genpact is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Genpact has a net margin of 11.04% compared to Maximus' net margin of 7.02%. Maximus' return on equity of 25.10% beat Genpact's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Maximus	7.02%	25.10%	10.15%
Genpact	11.04%	22.70%	10.42%

Maximus has a beta of 0.6, suggesting that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Genpact has a beta of 0.61, suggesting that its stock price is 39% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Genpact had 5 more articles in the media than Maximus. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Genpact and 3 mentions for Maximus. Maximus' average media sentiment score of 1.22 beat Genpact's score of 0.51 indicating that Maximus is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Maximus	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Genpact	2 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Genpact has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Maximus. Maximus is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Genpact, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Maximus	$5.43B	0.56	$319.03M	$6.68	8.61
Genpact	$5.08B	1.00	$552.49M	$3.26	9.21

Summary

Genpact beats Maximus on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Maximus compare to ExlService?

ExlService (NASDAQ:EXLS) and Maximus (NYSE:MMS) are both mid-cap data processing & outsourced services companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

ExlService has a net margin of 11.66% compared to Maximus' net margin of 7.02%. ExlService's return on equity of 28.50% beat Maximus' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
ExlService	11.66%	28.50%	15.48%
Maximus	7.02%	25.10%	10.15%

Maximus has higher revenue and earnings than ExlService. Maximus is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ExlService, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
ExlService	$2.09B	1.96	$251.02M	$1.57	17.09
Maximus	$5.43B	0.56	$319.03M	$6.68	8.61

ExlService has a beta of 0.84, meaning that its stock price is 16% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Maximus has a beta of 0.6, meaning that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the broader market.

ExlService presently has a consensus price target of $40.50, suggesting a potential upside of 50.95%. Given ExlService's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe ExlService is more favorable than Maximus.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
ExlService	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
Maximus	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

In the previous week, ExlService and ExlService both had 3 articles in the media. Maximus' average media sentiment score of 1.22 beat ExlService's score of 0.82 indicating that Maximus is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
ExlService	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Maximus	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

92.9% of ExlService shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.2% of Maximus shares are held by institutional investors. 3.7% of ExlService shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of Maximus shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

ExlService beats Maximus on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Maximus compare to Paymentus?

Paymentus (NYSE:PAY) and Maximus (NYSE:MMS) are both mid-cap business services companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, profitability, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation and institutional ownership.

Paymentus has a beta of 1.31, suggesting that its stock price is 31% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Maximus has a beta of 0.6, suggesting that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the broader market.

78.4% of Paymentus shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.2% of Maximus shares are owned by institutional investors. 55.8% of Paymentus shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of Maximus shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Maximus has higher revenue and earnings than Paymentus. Maximus is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Paymentus, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Paymentus	$1.20B	3.05	$66.94M	$0.57	50.85
Maximus	$5.43B	0.56	$319.03M	$6.68	8.61

In the previous week, Paymentus had 9 more articles in the media than Maximus. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Paymentus and 3 mentions for Maximus. Maximus' average media sentiment score of 1.22 beat Paymentus' score of 1.06 indicating that Maximus is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Paymentus	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Maximus	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Maximus has a net margin of 7.02% compared to Paymentus' net margin of 5.78%. Maximus' return on equity of 25.10% beat Paymentus' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Paymentus	5.78%	13.75%	11.53%
Maximus	7.02%	25.10%	10.15%

Paymentus currently has a consensus price target of $35.20, indicating a potential upside of 21.44%. Given Paymentus' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Paymentus is more favorable than Maximus.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Paymentus	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
Maximus	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

Summary

Paymentus beats Maximus on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Maximus	Government Services Industry	Business Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$2.98B	$2.84B	$6.84B	$23.48B
Dividend Yield	2.33%	1.54%	3.07%	4.18%
P/E Ratio	8.61	13.72	28.59	30.84
Price / Sales	0.56	0.96	339.34	20.80
Price / Cash	5.67	10.01	23.29	32.60
Price / Book	1.94	2.07	5.55	4.75
Net Income	$319.03M	$221.66M	$204.26M	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	-0.67%	1.01%	-2.29%	-0.13%
1 Month Performance	6.23%	10.26%	-3.20%	1.46%
1 Year Performance	-19.74%	1.17%	8.51%	16.19%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
MMS Maximus	2.4051 of 5 stars	$57.52 +1.5%	N/A	-20.0%	$2.98B	$5.43B	8.61	37,200	Positive News
JKHY Jack Henry & Associates	4.9707 of 5 stars	$150.73 +0.3%	$186.07 +23.4%	-15.8%	$10.68B	$2.38B	21.08	7,400	Positive News
WEX WEX	4.1019 of 5 stars	$160.49 +1.9%	$172.30 +7.4%	+4.1%	$5.46B	$2.66B	18.01	6,600	Trending News Earnings Report Analyst Forecast
G Genpact	4.9462 of 5 stars	$30.50 +3.8%	$40.25 +32.0%	-32.8%	$4.98B	$5.08B	9.35	146,500	Dividend Announcement
EXLS ExlService	4.4242 of 5 stars	$28.49 +4.4%	$40.50 +42.2%	-35.8%	$4.17B	$2.09B	18.15	65,000	Upcoming Earnings

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Maximus (MMS) Competitors

MMS vs. JKHY, WEX, G, EXLS, and PAY

How does Maximus compare to Jack Henry & Associates?

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How does Maximus compare to WEX?

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How does Maximus compare to Genpact?

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How does Maximus compare to ExlService?

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How does Maximus compare to Paymentus?

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Maximus (MMS) Competitors

MMS vs. JKHY, WEX, G, EXLS, and PAY

How does Maximus compare to Jack Henry & Associates?

Do analysts recommend MMS or JKHY?

Does the media refer more to MMS or JKHY?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in MMS or JKHY?

Which has more risk and volatility, MMS or JKHY?

Which has better valuation & earnings, MMS or JKHY?

Is MMS or JKHY more profitable?

Is MMS or JKHY a better dividend stock?

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How does Maximus compare to WEX?

Which has better earnings and valuation, WEX or MMS?

Does the media refer more to WEX or MMS?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of WEX or MMS?

Which has more volatility and risk, WEX or MMS?

Do analysts prefer WEX or MMS?

Is WEX or MMS more profitable?

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How does Maximus compare to Genpact?

Do analysts recommend MMS or G?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in MMS or G?

Is MMS or G a better dividend stock?

Is MMS or G more profitable?

Which has more volatility and risk, MMS or G?

Does the media prefer MMS or G?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, MMS or G?

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How does Maximus compare to ExlService?

Is EXLS or MMS more profitable?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, EXLS or MMS?

Which has more volatility & risk, EXLS or MMS?

Do analysts prefer EXLS or MMS?

Does the media favor EXLS or MMS?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in EXLS or MMS?

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How does Maximus compare to Paymentus?

Which has more volatility and risk, PAY or MMS?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in PAY or MMS?

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, PAY or MMS?

Does the media refer more to PAY or MMS?

Is PAY or MMS more profitable?

Do analysts rate PAY or MMS?

Summary

New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

Media Sentiment Over Time

MMS vs. The Competition

Maximus Competitors List

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