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Methode Electronics's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $19.11.
During the past 12 months, Methode Electronics's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -10.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -5.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.30% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Methode Electronics was 25.00% per year. The lowest was -11.00% per year. And the median was 8.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Methode Electronics was 3.35. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 1.64.
Methode Electronics (NYSE:MEI) Book Value per Share Explanation
Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.
For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.
Methode Electronics Book Value per Share Related Terms
Methode Electronics Book Value per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Methode Electronics's Book Value per Share can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
MEI vs KOPN, LPTH, OPTX: Book Value per Share Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Methode Electronics's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Methode Electronics PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Methode Electronics's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Methode Electronics's PB Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Methode Electronics (MEI) has a Book Value per Share of $19.11 as of Apr. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Methode Electronics and its competitors.
Is Methode Electronics' Book Value per Share too high?
Methode Electronics' current Book Value per Share is $19.11. 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' Book Value per Share compare to KOPN and LPTH?
Methode Electronics' Book Value per Share of $19.11 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 Book Value per Share for a Hardware company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Book Value per Share 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 Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Methode Electronics and its competitors. Methode Electronics's current Book Value per Share is $19.11. 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 $17.42 — trading 75.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is $19.11. 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 Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Methode Electronics (MEI), the current Book Value per Share is $19.11 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 $17.42 is trading 75.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.94.
GuruFocus considers Methode Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEI:
Book Value per Share: $19.11
GF Value™: $9.94 vs. price of $17.42 (75.3% above fair value)
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 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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