METHODE ELECTRONICS INC (MEI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:MEI • US5915202007

8.43 USD
-0.38 (-4.31%)
Last: Feb 27, 2026, 10:05 AM
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Fundamental Rating

3

MEI gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 124 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. While MEI seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. MEI has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • MEI had negative earnings in the past year.
  • MEI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: MEI reported negative net income in multiple years.
  • MEI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
MEI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMEI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M

1.2 Ratios

  • With a Return On Assets value of -4.89%, MEI is not doing good in the industry: 61.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -9.26%, MEI is doing worse than 60.48% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -4.89%
ROE -9.26%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-2.9%
ROA(5y)1.4%
ROE(3y)-5.65%
ROE(5y)1.51%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
MEI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMEI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10

1.3 Margins

  • MEI has a Gross Margin of 15.53%. This is in the lower half of the industry: MEI underperforms 71.77% of its industry peers.
  • MEI's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for MEI so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 15.53%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-11.8%
GM growth 5Y-10.69%
MEI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMEI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • MEI does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
  • The number of shares outstanding for MEI has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for MEI has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • MEI has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
MEI Yearly Shares OutstandingMEI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M
MEI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMEI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 1.88 indicates that MEI is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 1.88, MEI is not doing good in the industry: 60.48% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • MEI has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.36. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as MEI would need 6.36 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • MEI has a Debt to FCF ratio (6.36) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • MEI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.49. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.49, MEI is not doing good in the industry: 71.77% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.49
Debt/FCF 6.36
Altman-Z 1.88
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.43%
MEI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMEI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

  • MEI has a Current Ratio of 2.55. This indicates that MEI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of MEI (2.55) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • MEI has a Quick Ratio of 1.68. This is a normal value and indicates that MEI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of MEI (1.68) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.55
Quick Ratio 1.68
MEI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMEI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for MEI have decreased strongly by -90.41% in the last year.
  • Looking at the last year, MEI shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -9.51% in the last year.
  • MEI shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.47% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-90.41%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-235.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.51%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.42%
Revenue growth 5Y0.47%
Sales Q2Q%-15.62%

3.2 Future

  • MEI is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 55.90% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, MEI will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -1.66% on average per year.
EPS Next Y48.18%
EPS Next 2Y55.9%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-6.71%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.66%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
MEI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMEI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
MEI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMEI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 1 -1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for MEI. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
  • MEI is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.03.
  • MEI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MEI is cheaper than 76.61% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 28.13. MEI is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 17.03
MEI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMEI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MEI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.45% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • MEI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MEI is cheaper than 95.16% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.71
EV/EBITDA 12.58
MEI Per share dataMEI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20 25

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as MEI's earnings are expected to grow with 55.90% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y55.9%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • MEI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.34%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • MEI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.46. MEI pays more dividend than 98.39% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, MEI pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.34%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of MEI has a limited annual growth rate of 5.46%.
  • MEI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • MEI has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.46%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
MEI Yearly Dividends per shareMEI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • MEI has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
  • MEI's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-24.01%
EPS Next 2Y55.9%
EPS Next 3YN/A
MEI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMEI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M -50M 100M -100M 150M

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METHODE ELECTRONICS INC

NYSE:MEI (2/27/2026, 10:05:38 AM)

8.43

-0.38 (-4.31%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)12-03
Earnings (Next)03-05
Inst Owners93.63%
Inst Owner Change-3.61%
Ins Owners3.31%
Ins Owner Change-0.12%
Market Cap298.51M
Revenue(TTM)984.40M
Net Income(TTM)-62.90M
Analysts77.14
Price Target9.44 (11.98%)
Short Float %2.71%
Short Ratio2.71
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.34%
Yearly Dividend0.57
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.46%
DP-24.01%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date01-16
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)8.2%
Min EPS beat(2)3.53%
Max EPS beat(2)12.87%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-609.76%
Min EPS beat(4)-2278.22%
Max EPS beat(4)12.87%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-341.26%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-246.51%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-181.52%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.66%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.98%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.35%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.04%
Min Revenue beat(4)-10.46%
Max Revenue beat(4)9.31%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.8%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.13%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.32%
PT rev (1m)-2.63%
PT rev (3m)-9.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-81.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-42.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.77%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.49%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 17.03
P/S 0.3
P/FCF 5.71
P/OCF 3.68
P/B 0.44
P/tB 1.08
EV/EBITDA 12.58
EPS(TTM)-1.39
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.49
Fwd EY5.87%
FCF(TTM)1.48
FCFY17.52%
OCF(TTM)2.29
OCFY27.2%
SpS27.8
BVpS19.18
TBVpS7.83
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -4.89%
ROE -9.26%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 15.53%
FCFM 5.31%
ROA(3y)-2.9%
ROA(5y)1.4%
ROE(3y)-5.65%
ROE(5y)1.51%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-11.8%
GM growth 5Y-10.69%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.76
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.49
Debt/FCF 6.36
Debt/EBITDA 7.95
Cap/Depr 48.17%
Cap/Sales 2.94%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 194.26%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.55
Quick Ratio 1.68
Altman-Z 1.88
F-Score3
WACC9.43%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)80.89%
Cap/Depr(5y)72.65%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.01%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.52%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-90.41%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-235.71%
EPS Next Y48.18%
EPS Next 2Y55.9%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.51%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.42%
Revenue growth 5Y0.47%
Sales Q2Q%-15.62%
Revenue Next Year-6.71%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.66%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-80.2%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year306.07%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y4.6%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-17.56%
OCF growth 3Y-35.59%
OCF growth 5Y-28.43%

METHODE ELECTRONICS INC / MEI FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for METHODE ELECTRONICS INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to MEI.


What is the valuation status for MEI stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to METHODE ELECTRONICS INC (MEI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for METHODE ELECTRONICS INC?

METHODE ELECTRONICS INC (MEI) has a profitability rating of 1 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of METHODE ELECTRONICS INC (MEI) stock?

The dividend rating of METHODE ELECTRONICS INC (MEI) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -24.01%.