MEI (Methode Electronics) Beginning Cash Position: $134 Mil (As of Apr. 2026)

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MEI Methode Electronics Inc MEI
63 GF Score
Price $14.99
GF Value $9.94
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Methode Electronics Beginning Cash Position?

Methode Electronics MEI -2.28% 63 Beginning Cash Position is $134 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEI with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Methode Electronics's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $134 Mil.

Methode Electronics's quarterly Beginning Cash Position declined from Oct. 2025 ($121 Mil) to Jan. 2026 ($119 Mil) but then increased from Jan. 2026 ($119 Mil) to Apr. 2026 ($134 Mil).

Methode Electronics's annual Beginning Cash Position increased from Apr. 2024 ($157 Mil) to Apr. 2025 ($162 Mil) but then declined from Apr. 2025 ($162 Mil) to Apr. 2026 ($104 Mil).

Methode Electronics Beginning Cash Position Related Terms

Methode Electronics Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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Methode Electronics Beginning Cash Position Chart

Methode Electronics Annual Data
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Methode Electronics Quarterly Data
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Methode Electronics Beginning Cash Position Calculation

Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement.

What does a Beginning Cash Position of $134 Mil mean?
Methode Electronics (MEI) has a Beginning Cash Position of $134 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Methode Electronics and its competitors.
Is Methode Electronics' Beginning Cash Position too high?
Methode Electronics' current Beginning Cash Position is $134 Mil. Overall, Methode Electronics has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Methode Electronics' Beginning Cash Position compare to KOPN and LPTH?
Methode Electronics' Beginning Cash Position of $134 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beginning Cash Position for a Hardware company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Beginning Cash Position should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beginning Cash Position mean?
A high Beginning Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Methode Electronics and its competitors. Methode Electronics's current Beginning Cash Position is $134 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Methode Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Methode Electronics (MEI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.94, compared to a current price of $14.99 — trading 50.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is $134 Mil. Methode Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beginning Cash Position calculated?
Beginning Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Methode Electronics (MEI), the current Beginning Cash Position is $134 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Methode Electronics (MEI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Methode Electronics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $14.99 is trading 50.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.94. GuruFocus considers Methode Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEI:

  • Beginning Cash Position: $134 Mil
  • GF Value™: $9.94 vs. price of $14.99 (50.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Methode Electronics Business Description

Other Exchanges ME5A:Germany
Address 8750 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 1000, Chicago, IL, USA, 60631-3518
Methode Electronics Inc supplier of custom-engineered solutions with sales, engineering, and manufacturing locations in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. 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, which generates maximum revenue, supplies electronic and electro-mechanical devices and related products to automobiles, including overhead and center consoles, hidden and ergonomic switches, insert molded components, LED-based lighting, and sensors.
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