Analyzing Maximus (NYSE:MMS) & International Monetary Systems (OTCMKTS:ITNM)

Maximus (NYSE:MMS) and International Monetary Systems (OTCMKTS:ITNM) are both business services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and risk.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for Maximus and International Monetary Systems, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Maximus	0	0	1	0	3.00
International Monetary Systems	0	0	0	0	0.00

Maximus currently has a consensus target price of $90.00, indicating a potential upside of 16.96%. Given Maximus’ stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Maximus is more favorable than International Monetary Systems.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

97.2% of Maximus shares are held by institutional investors. 1.4% of Maximus shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 71.3% of International Monetary Systems shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Maximus and International Monetary Systems’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Maximus	5.78%	20.95%	9.28%
International Monetary Systems	N/A	N/A	N/A

Volatility and Risk

Maximus has a beta of 0.73, suggesting that its share price is 27% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, International Monetary Systems has a beta of -0.09, suggesting that its share price is 109% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Maximus and International Monetary Systems”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Maximus	$5.31 billion	0.87	$306.91 million	$5.00	15.39
International Monetary Systems	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Maximus has higher revenue and earnings than International Monetary Systems.

Summary

Maximus beats International Monetary Systems on 9 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Maximus

Maximus, Inc. operates as a provider of government services in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: U.S. Federal Services, U.S. Services, and Outside the U.S. The U.S. Services segment offers program eligibility support and enrollment; centralized multilingual customer contact centers, multichannel, and digital self-service options for enrollment; application assistance and independent health plan choice counseling; beneficiary outreach, education, eligibility, enrollment, and redeterminations; and person-centered independent disability, long-term sick, and other health assessments. This segment also provides employment services, such as eligibility support, case management, job-readiness preparation, job search and employer outreach, job retention and career advancement, and educational and training services; technology solutions; system implementation project management services; and specialized consulting services. The U.S. Federal Services segment offers Business process services, eligibility and enrollment, outreach, and other services for federal health and human services programs; clinical services; and technology solutions, including application development and modernization services, enterprise business solutions, advanced analytics and emerging technologies, cybersecurity services, and infrastructure and engineering solutions. The Outside the U.S. segment offers BPS solutions for international governments, including health and disability assessments, program administration for employment services, wellbeing solutions, and other job seeker-related services. Maximus, Inc. was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia.

About International Monetary Systems

International Monetary Systems Ltd. operates as a holding company. The firm engages in the management and operation of a barter trade exchange. It offers electronic mail promotions, monthly statements, 24-hour authorization service and internet trading. The company was founded in July 1985 and is headquartered in New Berlin, WI.