Stock Analysis
Methode ElectronicsMEI
Sector: Technology · Industry: Electronic Connectors
AnalystsBuy7 analystsPrice is 58% of the way from the year's low to its high.
Cash covers 39% of debt · Q3 2026.
PMP Verdict
Weak fundamentals
Strengths
- Quality60
Risks
- Growth0
- Profitability10
Weak fundamentals — valuation is the only support.
Market context
-6.8% today· Z 1.9σ
What's happening with MEI
Profile
growth, profitability, moat and valuation lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation35/100 · Weak
- P/E vs own history (n/a)10/25
- FCF yield (-2.8%)0/25
- P/S (0.5x)25/25
- EV/EBIT (180.8x)0/25
- Growth0/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (-3.3%)0/25
- Net income CAGR (n/a)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (n/a)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (n/a)0/25
- Profitability10/100 · Weak
- ROIC (0.3%)5/25
- ROE (-5.5%)0/25
- Net margin (-3.5%)0/25
- Operating margin (0.4%)5/25
- Financial Health50/100 · Moderate
- Altman Z (1.83)10/25
- Current ratio (2.41)25/25
- Interest coverage (0.7x)3/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 16%)12/25
- Quality60/100 · Moderate
- Piotroski F (6/9)15/25
- Beneish M (-7.30)25/25
- FCF conversion (n/a)0/25
- Margin stability (σ 6.7%)20/25
- Moat30/100 · Weak
- ROIC >12% years (3/9 yrs)6/25
- Median gross margin (24.0%)6/25
- FCF-positive years (8/10 yrs)18/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst -11.1%)0/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠Negative FCF margin (-0.0%) — burning cash
- ⚠3 loss-making years in recent history
- ⚠Interest coverage 0.7× — thin debt cushion
- ⚠Revenue shrinking 3.3%/yr
About Methode Electronics
Methode Electronics Inc supplier of custom-engineered solutions with sales, engineering, and manufacturing locations in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Show more
It designs, engineers, and produces mechatronic products for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) utilizing a broad range of technologies for user interface, light-emitting diode (LED) lighting systems, power distribution, and sensor applications. The firm is organized into various business segments: Automotive, Industrial, Interface, and Medical. The Automotive segment, with the majority of revenue from Europe, the Middle East & Africa (EMEA).
Headquarters: SOUTHFILED, MI · Employees: 6,650 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
35DP/E (TTM)—
Price / TTM EPS (own statements)
P/FCF8.9xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative · CapEx exceeds operating cash flow (361% of OCF) — reported FCF understates normalized earning power in this investment phase
FCF Yield-2.8%D
Grade D: NegativeTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: -10.3%–23.9% · 10th pct · CapEx exceeds operating cash flow (361% of OCF) — reported FCF understates normalized earning power in this investment phase
P/S (TTM)0.46xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 0.2x–1.9x · 45th pct
EV/EBIT180.8xD
Grade D: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 9.7x–197.4x · 97th pct
EV/Sales0.7xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E206.9xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio0.71xA
Grade A: FairPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio—
Finnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield1.50%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio450.0%D
Grade D: UnsustainableDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
CapEx exceeds OCF: CapEx exceeds operating cash flow (361% of OCF) — reported FCF understates normalized earning power in this investment phase
Profitability
10EROIC0.3%D
Grade D: LowNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE-5.5%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA-2.9%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin-3.5%D
Grade D: LowNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin0.4%D
Grade D: LowTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin19.8%D
Grade D: LowGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin-1.3%D
Grade D: LowFCF / Revenue · CapEx exceeds operating cash flow (361% of OCF) — reported FCF understates normalized earning power in this investment phase
True FCF Margin-2.2%D
Grade D: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost · CapEx exceeds operating cash flow (361% of OCF) — reported FCF understates normalized earning power in this investment phase
Growth
0ERevenue CAGR-3.3%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR—
Compound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)—
Compound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth—
Analyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)—
Share count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income—
Stock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.9%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
50CAltman Z-Score1.83C
Grade C: Gray zoneBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio2.41xA
Grade A: HighCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio1.55xA
Grade A: High(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage0.7xD
Grade D: RiskyEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment—
Years to repay net debt via FCF · CapEx exceeds operating cash flow (361% of OCF) — reported FCF understates normalized earning power in this investment phase
Net Debt/EBIT54.5xD
Grade D: HighLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.50xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.39xC
Grade C: PartialCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
60BPiotroski F-Score6/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-7.30A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion—
FCF / Net Income · CapEx exceeds operating cash flow (361% of OCF) — reported FCF understates normalized earning power in this investment phase
Margin Stability6.7%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue1.8%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.81xC
Grade C: AverageRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kowalchik Laura Michele Filed | Kowalchik Laura Michele | SellDisposition | -14012 | |
Erwin John Thomas Filed | Erwin John Thomas | Grant / award | +18.0K | |
Ullrich Lars Filed | Ullrich Lars | Grant / award | +27.6K | |
Schulz Stacie Filed | Schulz Stacie | Grant / award | +4.9K | |
Vyverberg Kerry A. Filed | Vyverberg Kerry A. | Grant / award | +16.6K |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bobek Therese M Filed | Bobek Therese M | Grant / award | +9.2K | |
LINDSEY MARY A Filed | LINDSEY MARY A | Grant / award | +9.2K | |
DeGaynor Jonathan B Filed | DeGaynor Jonathan B | Grant / award | +155.8K |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
30DROIC >12% Years3/9 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)24.0%D
Grade D: WeakMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years8/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor-11.1%D
Grade D: WeakWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)—
TTM net income per share (Finnhub fallback)
Cash / Share$3.27
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$18.68
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$340.70M
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$133.70M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$207.00M
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$675.00M
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability2.07xA
Grade A: SolidTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$480.00M
Current Market Capitalization
Beta1.66C
Grade C: VolatilePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Aug 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Methode Electronics (MEI)
MEI is down 6.85% at the last close. Piotroski F-Score of 6/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for Methode Electronics. Altman Z-Score of 1.83 falls in the grey zone (1.81–2.99) — financial distress is unlikely but not ruled out. Beneish M-Score of -7.30 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation. Revenue has been contracting (CAGR ≈ -3%), which weighs on the growth outlook.
- Free-cash-flow margin is negative (-1%) — the business currently burns cash.
- Company has negative FCF, making debt repayment from operations difficult.
- Interest coverage of 0.7× leaves little room for earnings shocks.
- Methode Electronics posted a net loss in 3 of 10 available completed fiscal years (2017–2026).
See how MEI ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all MEI moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2 | Regular | 15.84 | +10.85% | 2.33 |
| Oct 2 | After-hours | 15.80 | +10.57% | 2.28 |
| Sep 23 | Regular | 15.17 | +12.20% | 2.30 |
Frequently Asked Questions about MEI
What is the current Methode Electronics (MEI) stock price?
MEI is trading at $13.33 at the last market close, down 6.85% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks MEI pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is MEI stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Methode Electronics's financial health at 50/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is MEI stock overvalued?
Methode Electronics trades at a trailing P/E of n/a and our valuation score rates it 35/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Methode Electronics report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for MEI. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Methode Electronics operate in?
Methode Electronics operates in the Technology sector, within the Electronic Connectors industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Methode Electronics do?
Methode Electronics Inc supplier of custom-engineered solutions with sales, engineering, and manufacturing locations in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
About Methode Electronics (MEI) Stock
Methode Electronics (MEI) is a US-listed stock operating in the Technology sector, specifically the Electronic Connectors industry. As of the latest update, Methode Electronics is trading at $13.33, down 6.85% on the day with a market capitalization of $480 million. The financial health score for MEI is 50/100, which indicates moderate financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for MEI stock.
MEI Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
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- Financial health score: A composite score of 50/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for MEI.
- Sector peers: Compare MEI against 5 other technology stocks on key financial metrics.
Is MEI a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Methode Electronics (MEI) as an investment. The financial health score of 50/100 suggests moderate financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.Methode Electronics (MEI) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.