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Methode Electronics, Inc. · Technology · United States · $646M · Avg Vol: $10M/d

67
StockRank
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Q
34
V
64
M
63
P/E (TTM)
ROE
-5.4%
D/E
0.5x
Dividend %
1.5%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Methode Electronics has value exactly at V60 and very strong momentum M77 with a buyback, but quality at Q35 is well below the calibrated floor, and a positive revision is not accepted corroboration, so stage one fails.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Methode Electronics, Inc. is a global developer and manufacturer of custom-engineered electronic components, subsystems, and devices utilizing biometric, LED, and radio-remote technologies. The company's competitive moat is established through its deep engineering integration with major automotive and industrial original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), creating high switching costs. It operates as a key supplier of complex user-interface and power distribution solutions for the automotive, aerospace, and cloud computing sectors.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year20222023202420252026CAGRTTM2027E2028EFwd CAGR
Revenue1.2B1.2B1.1B1.0B1.0B-3.3%1.0B1.1B1.1B4.9%
EPS2.742.14-3.48-1.77-1.01-21.9%-1.04-0.540.42-27.8%
Shares39.6M35.8M35.3M35.8M35.5M-10.5%35.6M
Debt231.3M335.4M358.2M343.2M348.7M10.8%334.5M
Equity913.8M941.8M766.0M693.3M677.5M-7.2%
Op CF98.8M132.8M47.5M26.4M38.0M-21.2%5.1M
Inv CF-37.4M-153.1M-17.5M-32.9M1.3M
Fin CF-114.6M3.2M-18.9M-58.9M-14.2M
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PRICE (1Y)-20.4%
13.1714.4615.7417.0318.32Aug 7Aug 28Sep 18
SMA 50SMA 200

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$13.27
RSI (14)
21.7
52W High
$20.31
From 52W High
0.7%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
34
ROIC
1.0%27.9
ROE
-5.4%19.1
GP/Assets
15.9%38.1
Op. Margin
-1.2%24.6
FCF/Assets
1.8%45.1
Piotroski
538.9
Int. Cover
0.5x23.6
D/E Ratio
0.50x27.4
Current Ratio
2.41x62.1
Value
64
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
10.2x71.4
P/FCF
27.1x63.3
P/B
0.7x94.3
P/S
0.5x91.4
Div Yield
1.5%51.2
Momentum
63
52W High %
65%47.7
RS 6M
136%97.1
SMA 50/200
1.48x97.9
EPS Rev 4W
-37.9%1.4
EPS Rev 12W
+164.5%99.4
EPS Improve
+139%68.8
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$646M
P/E (Forward)
32.4x
Gross Margin
19.8%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Technology, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of MEI are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
MEIMethode Electronics, Inc.(you)$646M67Buy
LYTSLSI Industries Inc.$724M82Strong Buy
MPTIM-tron Industries, Inc.$335M72Buy
ALNTAllient Inc.$1.6B71Buy
DAKTDaktronics, Inc.$932M86Strong Buy
CTSCTS Corporation$1.6B79Buy
ROGRogers Corporation$2.2B60Hold
RELLRichardson Electronics, Ltd.$263M80Strong Buy
BELFBBel Fuse Inc.$3.6B68Buy
BHEBenchmark Electronics, Inc.$2.6B75Buy

Peer medians: ROE 4.7% · P/E 34.3x · Gross margin 51.8%

Methode Electronics, Inc. (MEI): Stock Score Summary

Methode Electronics, Inc. (MEI) has a MoatMap StockRank of 67/100 based on Quality (34/100), Value (64/100), and Momentum (63/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Methode Electronics has value exactly at V60 and very strong momentum M77 with a buyback, but quality at Q35 is well below the calibrated floor, and a positive revision is not accepted corroboration, so stage one fails.

Methode Electronics, Inc. is a global developer and manufacturer of custom-engineered electronic components, subsystems, and devices utilizing biometric, LED, and radio-remote technologies. The company's competitive moat is established through its deep engineering integration with major automotive and industrial original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), creating high switching costs. It operates as a key supplier of complex user-interface and power distribution solutions for the automotive, aerospace, and cloud computing sectors.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$13.27
Market Cap$646M
P/E (Forward)32.37
Price/Book0.69
Return on Equity-5.4%
Return on Invested Capital1.0%
Debt/Equity0.50x
Gross Margin19.8%
Operating Margin-1.2%
Revenue Growth10.4%
Dividend Yield1.5%
Free Cash Flow$24M

Methode Electronics, Inc. operates in the Electronic Components industry, part of the Technology sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Methode Electronics, Inc.’s (MEI) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Methode Electronics, Inc. (MEI) is 67/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (34), Value (64), and Momentum (63) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Methode Electronics, Inc. have an economic moat?
Methode Electronics, Inc. (MEI) has a Quality factor score of 34/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Methode Electronics, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Methode Electronics, Inc. (MEI) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 67/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Methode Electronics, Inc. in?
Methode Electronics, Inc. (MEI) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Electronic Components industry (United States).