METHODE ELECTRONICS INC (MEI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:MEI • US5915202007

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7.18 USD
+0.01 (+0.14%)
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This MEI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. MEI Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • MEI had negative earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year MEI had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of MEI (-4.93%) is worse than 61.29% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of MEI (-9.54%) is worse than 60.48% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -4.93%
ROE -9.54%
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

  • With a Gross Margin value of 15.38%, MEI is not doing good in the industry: 72.58% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • 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 15.38%
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. MEI Health Analysis

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
  • Compared to 1 year ago, MEI has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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

  • MEI has an Altman-Z score of 1.77. This is a bad value and indicates that MEI is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.77, MEI is doing worse than 66.94% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MEI has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.96. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as MEI would need 7.96 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • MEI has a Debt to FCF ratio of 7.96. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MEI outperforms 57.26% of its industry peers.
  • MEI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.50. This is a neutral value indicating MEI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.50, MEI is doing worse than 72.58% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.5
Debt/FCF 7.96
Altman-Z 1.77
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.97%
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 2.41. This indicates that MEI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • MEI has a Current ratio (2.41) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • MEI has a Quick Ratio of 1.55. This is a normal value and indicates that MEI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • MEI's Quick ratio of 1.55 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MEI outperforms 44.35% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.41
Quick Ratio 1.55
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. MEI Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • MEI shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -154.10%.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -8.43% in the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, MEI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.47% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-154.1%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-76.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.43%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.42%
Revenue growth 5Y0.47%
Sales Q2Q%-2.58%

3.2 Future

  • MEI is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 37.77% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.55% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y13.05%
EPS Next 2Y46.16%
EPS Next 3Y37.77%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-6.29%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.58%
Revenue Next 3Y0.55%
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 stable.
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 2028 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 2028 0 1 -1 2 3

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4. MEI Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for MEI. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 45.86 indicates a quite expensive valuation of MEI.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MEI is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • MEI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 38.68.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 45.86
MEI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMEI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MEI indicates a rather cheap valuation: MEI is cheaper than 82.26% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • MEI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MEI is cheaper than 96.77% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.94
EV/EBITDA 11.89
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 high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • MEI's earnings are expected to grow with 37.77% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y46.16%
EPS Next 3Y37.77%

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5. MEI Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.83%, MEI has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.44, MEI pays a better dividend. On top of this MEI pays more dividend than 98.39% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, MEI pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.83%

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.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.46%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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.
  • The dividend of MEI is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-18.01%
EPS Next 2Y46.16%
EPS Next 3Y37.77%
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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MEI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

METHODE ELECTRONICS INC

NYSE:MEI (4/21/2026, 11:16:37 AM)

7.18

+0.01 (+0.14%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)03-05
Earnings (Next)07-07
Inst Owners91%
Inst Owner Change-0.1%
Ins Owners3.31%
Ins Owner Change-0.09%
Market Cap254.39M
Revenue(TTM)978.20M
Net Income(TTM)-64.40M
Analysts77.14
Price Target8.41 (17.13%)
Short Float %4.19%
Short Ratio2.96
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.83%
Yearly Dividend0.57
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.46%
DP-18.01%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date04-17
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-39.82%
Min EPS beat(2)-83.17%
Max EPS beat(2)3.53%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-586.25%
Min EPS beat(4)-2278.22%
Max EPS beat(4)12.87%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-293.78%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-251.43%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-187.17%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.29%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.98%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.61%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)5.81%
Min Revenue beat(4)3.98%
Max Revenue beat(4)9.31%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.72%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.7%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.45%
PT rev (1m)-10.81%
PT rev (3m)-13.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.44%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-800%
EPS NY rev (1m)-67.8%
EPS NY rev (3m)-72.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.45%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.77%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.1%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 45.86
P/S 0.26
P/FCF 5.94
P/OCF 3.71
P/B 0.38
P/tB 0.93
EV/EBITDA 11.89
EPS(TTM)-1.55
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.16
Fwd EY2.18%
FCF(TTM)1.21
FCFY16.82%
OCF(TTM)1.93
OCFY26.93%
SpS27.61
BVpS19.05
TBVpS7.73
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number0 (-100%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -4.93%
ROE -9.54%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 15.38%
FCFM 4.38%
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 Turnover0.75
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.5
Debt/FCF 7.96
Debt/EBITDA 8.78
Cap/Depr 42.48%
Cap/Sales 2.63%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 176.55%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.41
Quick Ratio 1.55
Altman-Z 1.77
F-Score3
WACC9.97%
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)-154.1%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-76.19%
EPS Next Y13.05%
EPS Next 2Y46.16%
EPS Next 3Y37.77%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.43%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.42%
Revenue growth 5Y0.47%
Sales Q2Q%-2.58%
Revenue Next Year-6.29%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.58%
Revenue Next 3Y0.55%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-130.85%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year237.13%
EBIT Next 3Y81.97%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y121.76%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-4.33%
OCF growth 3Y-35.59%
OCF growth 5Y-28.43%

METHODE ELECTRONICS INC / MEI Fundamental Analysis FAQ

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


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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to METHODE ELECTRONICS INC (MEI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


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


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The financial health rating of METHODE ELECTRONICS INC (MEI) is 3 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for MEI stock?

The dividend rating of METHODE ELECTRONICS INC (MEI) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -18.01%.