MEI (Methode Electronics) Change In Inventory: $8 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)

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MEI Methode Electronics Inc MEI
63 GF Score
Price $16.43
GF Value $9.95
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Methode Electronics Change In Inventory?

Methode Electronics MEI -0.60% 63 Change In Inventory is $8 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEI with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Methode Electronics's change in inventory for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $24 Mil. It means Methode Electronics's inventory declined by $24 Mil from Jan. 2026 to Apr. 2026 .

Methode Electronics's change in inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 was $8 Mil. It means Methode Electronics's inventory declined by $8 Mil from Apr. 2025 to Apr. 2026 .

Methode Electronics's Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $179 Mil.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Methode Electronics's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 78.47.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Methode Electronics's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.16.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Methode Electronics's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.65.


Methode Electronics  (NYSE:MEI) Change In Inventory Explanation

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Methode Electronics's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in is calculated as:

Days Inventory=Average Total Inventories/Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=194.25/225.9*365 / 4
=78.47

2. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

Methode Electronics's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

3. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Methode Electronics's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

* 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 Change In Inventory Related Terms


Methode Electronics Change In Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Methode Electronics's Change In Inventory can be seen below:

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* 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 Change In Inventory Chart

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Methode Electronics Change In Inventory Calculation

Change In Inventory is the difference between last period's ending inventory and the current period's ending inventory.

Change In Inventory for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $8 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Change In Inventory →
What does a Change In Inventory of $8 Mil mean?
Methode Electronics (MEI) has a Change In Inventory of $8 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Change in Inventory is the difference between current-period inventory and past-period inventory. View historical data for Methode Electronics and its competitors.
Is Methode Electronics' Change In Inventory too high?
Methode Electronics' current Change In Inventory is $8 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' Change In Inventory compare to KOPN and LPTH?
Methode Electronics' Change In Inventory of $8 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 Change In Inventory for a Hardware company?
A good Change In Inventory depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Change In Inventory 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 Change In Inventory mean?
A high Change In Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Inventory is the difference between current-period inventory and past-period inventory. View historical data for Methode Electronics and its competitors. Methode Electronics's current Change In Inventory is $8 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 $9.95, compared to a current price of $16.43 — trading 65.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Inventory is $8 Mil. Methode Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Change In Inventory calculated?
Change In Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Methode Electronics (MEI), the current Change In Inventory is $8 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 $16.43 is trading 65.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.95. GuruFocus considers Methode Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEI:

  • Change In Inventory: $8 Mil
  • GF Value™: $9.95 vs. price of $16.43 (65.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 5 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

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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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