Maximus [MMS] vs Cintas [CTAS] Detailed Stock Comparison

Maximus Inc.

NYSE
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Cintas Corporation

NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary

Based on 21 vital metrics comparison: Maximus Inc. wins in 11 metrics, Cintas Corporation wins in 10 metrics, with 0 ties. Maximus Inc. appears stronger overall.

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Vital Metrics Comparison

Metric Maximus Inc. Cintas Corporation Better
P/E Ratio (TTM) 10.27 36.93 Maximus Inc.
Price-to-Book Ratio 2.12 14.59 Maximus Inc.
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 97.21 60.94 Cintas Corporation
PEG Ratio 0.07 3.83 Maximus Inc.
EV/EBITDA 7.48 25.01 Maximus Inc.
Profit Margin (TTM) 6.92% 17.57% Cintas Corporation
Operating Margin (TTM) 10.87% 23.22% Cintas Corporation
EBITDA Margin (TTM) 10.87% 23.22% Cintas Corporation
Return on Equity 22.09% 41.30% Cintas Corporation
Return on Assets (TTM) 8.89% 15.94% Cintas Corporation
Free Cash Flow (TTM) $366.16M $1.76B Cintas Corporation
Dividend Yield 1.65% 1.10% Maximus Inc.
1-Year Return -14.59% -24.39% Maximus Inc.
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) 0.68 6.34 Maximus Inc.
Enterprise Value $5.24B $72.61B Cintas Corporation
EV/Revenue Ratio 0.98 6.59 Maximus Inc.
Gross Profit Margin (TTM) 23.69% 50.98% Cintas Corporation
Revenue per Share (TTM) $96 $27 Maximus Inc.
Earnings per Share (Diluted) $6.52 $4.73 Maximus Inc.
Beta (Stock Volatility) 0.63 1.01 Maximus Inc.
Short % of Float 9.25% 3.33% Cintas Corporation

Maximus Inc. vs Cintas Corporation Stock Performance Analysis

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MMS
CTAS

Performance Comparison

Short-term Returns

Stock1D1W1M3M6MYTD
Maximus Inc.0.63%-3.75%-6.23%-22.30%-28.44%-30.01%
Cintas Corporation3.00%3.99%7.83%-10.07%-2.21%-2.66%

Long-term Returns

Stock1Y3Y5Y10Y15Y20Y
Maximus Inc.-14.59%-25.62%-31.81%10.25%209.80%682.93%
Cintas Corporation-24.39%42.25%94.50%621.09%2,070.60%1,524.86%

Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Maximus Inc. vs Cintas Corporation

MetricMMSCTAS
Market Information
Market Cap i$3.58B$71.06B
Market Cap CategoryMid capLarge cap
10 Day Avg. Volume i447,4401,878,162
90 Day Avg. Volume i639,8672,537,417
Last Close$60.52$179.96
52 Week Range$56.92 - $100.00$161.16 - $229.24
% from 52W High-39.48%-21.50%
All-Time High$100.00 (Jan 23, 2026)$229.24 (Jun 06, 2025)
% from All-Time High-39.48%-21.50%
Growth Metrics
Quarterly Revenue Growth-0.04%0.09%
Quarterly Earnings Growth1.28%0.08%
Financial Health
Profit Margin (TTM) i0.07%0.18%
Operating Margin (TTM) i0.11%0.23%
Return on Equity (TTM) i0.22%0.41%
Debt to Equity (MRQ) i97.2160.94
Cash & Liquidity
Book Value per Share (MRQ)$31.53$11.97
Cash per Share (MRQ)$2.52$0.46
Operating Cash Flow (TTM) i$264.97M$2.21B
Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) i$159.17M$1.51B
Dividends
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield i1.65%1.10%
Last 12-Month Dividend i$1.23$2.13

Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Maximus Inc. vs Cintas Corporation

MetricMMS (Apr 24, 2026)CTAS (Apr 24, 2026)
Price Ratios
P/E Ratio (TTM) i10.2736.93
Forward P/E i7.3532.20
PEG Ratio i0.073.83
Price to Sales (TTM) i0.686.34
Price to Book (MRQ) i2.1214.59
Market Capitalization
Market Capitalization i$3.58B$71.06B
Enterprise Value i$5.24B$72.61B
Enterprise Value Metrics
Enterprise to Revenue i0.986.59
Enterprise to EBITDA i7.4825.01
Risk & Other Metrics
Beta i0.631.01
Book Value per Share (MRQ) i$31.53$11.97

Financial Statements Comparison: Maximus Inc. vs Cintas Corporation

Financial Metrics

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Revenue

Operating Margin

Profit Margin

Long Term Debt

Income Flow Analysis

Financial Statements Comparison

Income Statement

MetricMMS (2025)CTAS (2025)
Revenue/Sales i5.43B10.34B
Cost of Goods Sold i4.10B5.17B
COGS % of Revenue i75.4%50.0%
Gross Profit i1.33B5.17B
Gross Margin i24.6%50.0%
Research & Development iN/AN/A
Operating Income (EBIT) i528.29M2.36B
Operating Margin i9.7%22.8%
EBITDA i662.65M2.86B
EBITDA Margin i12.2%27.7%
Pre-Tax Income i444.85M2.26B
Pre-Tax Income % of Revenue i8.2%21.9%
Income Tax i125.82M451.92M
Income Tax % of Revenue i2.3%4.4%
Net Income (Profit) i319.03M1.81B
Profit Margin i5.9%17.5%

Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics

MetricMMS (2025)CTAS (2025)
Cash & Equivalents i222.35M263.97M
Total Current Assets i1.25B3.44B
Total Current Assets % of Revenue i23.1%33.2%
Total Current Liabilities i765.16M1.64B
Total Current Liabilities % of Revenue i14.1%15.9%
Long-Term Debt i1.35B2.60B
Long-Term Debt % of Revenue i24.9%25.2%
Total Shareholders Equity i1.67B4.68B
Retained Earnings i1.06B11.80B
Retained Earnings % of Revenue i19.6%114.1%
Property, Plant & Equipment i100.51M3.50B

Cash Flow Statement Comparison

MetricMMS (2025)CTAS (2025)
Operating Cash Flow i391.40M2.27B
Operating Cash Flow % of Revenue i7.2%22.0%
Capital Expenditures i-63.21M23.97M
Free Cash Flow i366.16M1.76B
FCF Margin i6.7%17.0%
Debt Repayment i-1.30B-450.00M
Common Stock Repurchase i-447.48M-934.80M

Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis

MetricMMSCTAS
Shares Short i2.91M9.98M
Short Ratio i4.063.80
Short % of Float i9.25%3.33%
Shares Outstanding i54.55M400.02M
Float Shares i53.79M342.08M
% Held by Insiders i1.72%14.97%
% Held by Institutions i109.39%67.80%
% Held by Public i-11.11%17.23%

Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Maximus Inc. vs Cintas Corporation

MetricMMSCTAS
Last 12-Month Dividend i$1.23$2.13
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield i1.65%1.10%
3-Year Avg Annual Dividend i$1.20$1.62
3-Year Avg Dividend Yield i0.37%0.22%
3-Year Total Dividends i$3.59$4.85
Ex-Dividend DateFeb 13, 2026Feb 13, 2026