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METHODE ELECTRONICS INC (MEI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:MEI - US5915202007 - Common Stock

8.425 USD
+0.34 (+4.14%)
Last: 9/18/2025, 10:27:59 AM
Fundamental Rating

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Overall MEI gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated MEI against 125 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. MEI scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. MEI has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year MEI has reported negative net income.
MEI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years MEI reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years MEI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M

1.2 Ratios

MEI has a Return On Assets (-4.23%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -7.93%, MEI is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.40% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -4.23%
ROE -7.93%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20

1.3 Margins

MEI has a worse Gross Margin (15.83%) than 72.80% 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 15.83%
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 2015 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.
MEI has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, MEI has less shares outstanding
MEI has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
MEI Yearly Shares OutstandingMEI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 1.91 indicates that MEI is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
MEI has a Altman-Z score of 1.91. This is in the lower half of the industry: MEI underperforms 71.20% of its industry peers.
MEI has a debt to FCF ratio of 58.80. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as MEI would need 58.80 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 58.80, MEI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.60% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47 indicates that MEI is not too dependend on debt financing.
MEI has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.47. This is in the lower half of the industry: MEI underperforms 68.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 58.8
Altman-Z 1.91
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.58%
MEI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMEI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

MEI has a Current Ratio of 2.50. This indicates that MEI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
MEI has a Current ratio of 2.50. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MEI outperforms 55.20% of its industry peers.
MEI has a Quick Ratio of 1.63. This is a normal value and indicates that MEI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
MEI has a Quick ratio (1.63) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.5
Quick Ratio 1.63
MEI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMEI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 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 -29.27% in the last year.
The Revenue has decreased by -4.91% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.47% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-29.27%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%29.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.91%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.42%
Revenue growth 5Y0.47%
Sales Q2Q%-6.96%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, MEI will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 59.38% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, MEI will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -2.00% on average per year.
EPS Next Y66.63%
EPS Next 2Y59.38%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-7.24%
Revenue Next 2Y-2%
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 2014 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 2014 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 correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.56.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MEI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.20% of the companies are valued more expensively.
MEI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.70, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 13.56
MEI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMEI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

84.80% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MEI, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MEI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MEI is cheaper than 60.80% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 53.95
EV/EBITDA 10.46
MEI Per share dataMEI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20

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.
MEI's earnings are expected to grow with 59.38% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y59.38%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MEI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.50%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.39, MEI pays a better dividend. On top of this MEI pays more dividend than 98.40% of the companies listed in the same industry.
MEI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.5%

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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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.
The dividend of MEI is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-33.15%
EPS Next 2Y59.38%
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 2015 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 (9/18/2025, 10:27:59 AM)

8.425

+0.34 (+4.14%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)09-09 2025-09-09/amc
Earnings (Next)12-03 2025-12-03
Inst Owners93.98%
Inst Owner Change0.88%
Ins Owners2.5%
Ins Owner Change12.23%
Market Cap296.73M
Analysts77.14
Price Target10.46 (24.15%)
Short Float %4.11%
Short Ratio2.68
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.5%
Yearly Dividend0.57
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.46%
DP-33.15%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date07-21 2025-07-21 (0.07)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1132.67%
Min EPS beat(2)-2278.22%
Max EPS beat(2)12.87%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-563.98%
Min EPS beat(4)-2278.22%
Max EPS beat(4)186.63%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-349.25%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-245.25%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-181.53%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)7.33%
Min Revenue beat(2)5.35%
Max Revenue beat(2)9.31%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.12%
Min Revenue beat(4)-10.46%
Max Revenue beat(4)9.31%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.02%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.07%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.64%
PT rev (1m)-2.38%
PT rev (3m)-2.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-880%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-208.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)-182.61%
EPS NY rev (3m)-164.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-14.24%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-4.94%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-8.31%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 13.56
P/S 0.29
P/FCF 53.95
P/OCF 7.31
P/B 0.43
P/tB 1.06
EV/EBITDA 10.46
EPS(TTM)-1.06
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.62
Fwd EY7.37%
FCF(TTM)0.16
FCFY1.85%
OCF(TTM)1.15
OCFY13.68%
SpS29.25
BVpS19.54
TBVpS7.93
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -4.23%
ROE -7.93%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 15.83%
FCFM 0.53%
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.8
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 58.8
Debt/EBITDA 6.94
Cap/Depr 59.19%
Cap/Sales 3.41%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 87.12%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.5
Quick Ratio 1.63
Altman-Z 1.91
F-Score6
WACC9.58%
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)-29.27%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%29.03%
EPS Next Y66.63%
EPS Next 2Y59.38%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.91%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.42%
Revenue growth 5Y0.47%
Sales Q2Q%-6.96%
Revenue Next Year-7.24%
Revenue Next 2Y-2%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y7.97%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year415.06%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-91.95%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-64.54%
OCF growth 3Y-35.59%
OCF growth 5Y-28.43%