Maximus [MMS] vs Cintas [CTAS] Detailed Stock Comparison
Maximus
NYSE
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Cintas
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Maximus wins in 10 metrics, Cintas wins in 10 metrics, with 0 ties. Both stocks appear equally matched on key metrics.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Maximus | Cintas | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 15.29 | 51.00 | Maximus |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 2.58 | 19.22 | Maximus |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 97.23 | 56.67 | Cintas |
| PEG Ratio | 14.02 | 47.74 | Maximus |
| EV/EBITDA | 9.40 | 34.02 | Maximus |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 5.56% | 17.53% | Cintas |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 11.23% | 22.40% | Cintas |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 11.23% | 22.40% | Cintas |
| Return on Equity | 17.36% | 40.27% | Cintas |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 7.54% | 15.53% | Cintas |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $401.07M | $1.76B | Cintas |
| Dividend Yield | 1.30% | 0.90% | Maximus |
| 1-Year Return | -13.69% | 18.26% | Cintas |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.80 | 8.74 | Maximus |
| Enterprise Value | $5.73B | $92.42B | Cintas |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 1.06 | 8.94 | Maximus |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 24.88% | 49.71% | Cintas |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $91 | $26 | Maximus |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $4.99 | $4.38 | Maximus |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.59 | 1.02 | Maximus |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Maximus vs Cintas Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximus | 4.02% | 6.01% | 9.82% | 16.59% | 12.21% | 3.28% |
| Cintas | 1.29% | 0.38% | 2.69% | 3.85% | 10.56% | 22.69% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximus | -13.69% | 16.19% | -3.56% | 22.38% | 432.88% | 715.58% |
| Cintas | 18.26% | 105.78% | 182.39% | 909.95% | 3,358.20% | 1,972.36% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Maximus vs Cintas
| Metric | MMS | CTAS |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $4.30B | $90.38B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 445,871 | 1,264,120 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 415,024 | 1,432,423 |
| Last Close | $81.45 | $226.29 |
| 52 Week Range | $63.77 - $93.94 | $180.78 - $229.24 |
| % from 52W High | -13.30% | -1.29% |
| All-Time High | $96.05 (Apr 19, 2021) | $229.24 (Jun 06, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -15.20% | -1.29% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.01% | 0.08% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.20% | 0.08% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.06% | 0.18% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.11% | 0.22% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.17% | 0.40% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 97.23 | 56.67 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $29.59 | $11.63 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $1.92 | $0.66 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $325.88M | $2.17B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $186.98M | $1.56B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 1.30% | 0.90% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.90 | $2.01 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Maximus vs Cintas
| Metric | MMS | CTAS |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 15.29 | 51.00 |
| Forward P/E | 14.02 | 47.74 |
| PEG Ratio | 14.02 | 47.74 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 0.80 | 8.74 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 2.58 | 19.22 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $4.30B | $90.38B |
| Enterprise Value | $5.73B | $92.42B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 1.06 | 8.94 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 9.40 | 34.02 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.59 | 1.02 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $29.59 | $11.63 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Maximus vs Cintas
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | MMS | CTAS |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $1.36B | $2.67B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $1.02B | $1.34B |
| Gross Profit | $338.82M | $1.33B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $152.97M | $597.45M |
| EBITDA | $186.37M | $721.36M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $132.46M | $575.42M |
| Income Tax | $35.89M | $127.16M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $96.57M | $448.26M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | MMS | CTAS |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $108.06M | $263.97M |
| Total Current Assets | $1.33B | $3.44B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $721.24M | $1.64B |
| Long-Term Debt | $1.53B | $2.60B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $1.67B | $4.68B |
| Retained Earnings | $1.07B | $11.80B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $153.19M | $3.50B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | MMS | CTAS |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $-75.86M | $599.12M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-17.21M | $0 |
| Free Cash Flow | $25.51M | $521.13M |
| Debt Repayment | $-418.38M | $-450.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-77.85M | $-256.67M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | MMS | CTAS |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 2.76M | 5.45M |
| Short Ratio | 6.49 | 3.93 |
| Short % of Float | 0.09% | 0.02% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 445,871 | 1,264,120 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 415,024 | 1,432,423 |
| Shares Outstanding | 60.35M | 402.95M |
| Float Shares | 55.64M | 342.35M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.01% | 0.15% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.03% | 0.67% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Maximus vs Cintas
| Metric | MMS | CTAS |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.90 | $2.01 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 1.30% | 0.90% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.97 | $1.51 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.38% | 0.22% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $2.92 | $4.53 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 14, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |