Methode Electronics (FRA:ME5A) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €1.77 (As of Apr. 2026)

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FRA:ME5A Methode Electronics Inc FRA:ME5A
63 GF Score
Price €15.10
GF Value €7.87
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What is Methode Electronics Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Methode Electronics FRA:ME5A +9.42% 63 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €1.77 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:ME5A with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.87. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Methode Electronics's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €-0.022. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is €1.77 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Methode Electronics's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -7.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -7.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 0.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 9.90% 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Methode Electronics was 22.80% per year. The lowest was -10.30% per year. And the median was 9.40% per year.

As of today (2026-07-15), Methode Electronics's current stock price is €15.10. Methode Electronics's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €1.77. Methode Electronics's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 8.53.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Methode Electronics was 39.24. The lowest was 2.33. And the median was 19.44.


Methode Electronics  (FRA:ME5A) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Methode Electronics's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=15.10/1.77
=8.53

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Methode Electronics was 39.24. The lowest was 2.33. And the median was 19.44.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Methode Electronics Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Methode Electronics Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Methode Electronics's Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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.

Methode Electronics Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Methode Electronics Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.26 2.48 2.56 2.09 1.77

Methode Electronics Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.09 2.10 1.94 1.82 1.77

FRA:ME5A vs KOPN, LPTH, OPTX: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Methode Electronics's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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 Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Methode Electronics's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Methode Electronics's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Methode Electronics Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Methode Electronics's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=-0.022/333.0200*333.0200
=-0.022

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 333.0200.

Methode Electronics Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201607 0.729 240.628 1.009
201610 0.580 241.729 0.799
201701 0.986 242.839 1.352
201704 0.729 244.524 0.993
201707 0.360 244.786 0.490
201710 0.298 246.663 0.402
201801 0.504 247.867 0.677
201804 0.387 250.546 0.514
201807 0.041 252.006 0.054
201810 0.134 252.885 0.176
201901 0.458 251.712 0.606
201904 0.587 255.548 0.765
201907 0.140 256.571 0.182
201910 0.841 257.346 1.088
202001 0.160 257.971 0.207
202004 1.151 256.389 1.495
202007 0.109 259.101 0.140
202010 0.818 260.388 1.046
202101 1.757 261.582 2.237
202104 0.677 267.054 0.844
202107 -0.136 273.003 -0.166
202110 0.489 276.589 0.589
202201 0.278 281.148 0.329
202204 0.835 289.109 0.962
202207 0.082 296.276 0.092
202210 0.193 298.012 0.216
202301 1.088 299.170 1.211
202304 0.945 303.363 1.037
202307 -0.483 305.691 -0.526
202310 -0.300 307.671 -0.325
202401 0.317 308.417 0.342
202404 0.420 313.548 0.446
202407 -0.070 314.540 -0.074
202410 -1.510 315.664 -1.593
202501 0.538 317.671 0.564
202504 0.662 320.795 0.687
202507 0.436 323.048 0.449
202510 -0.281 0.000
202601 0.241 325.252 0.247
202604 -0.022 333.020 -0.022

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €1.77 mean?
Methode Electronics (FRA:ME5A) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €1.77 as of Apr. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Methode Electronics and its competitors.
Is Methode Electronics' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Methode Electronics' current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €1.77. Overall, Methode Electronics has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Methode Electronics' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to KOPN and LPTH?
Methode Electronics' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €1.77 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Hardware company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Methode Electronics and its competitors. Methode Electronics's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €1.77. 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?
Methode Electronics (FRA:ME5A) has a current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €1.77. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.87, compared to a current price of €15.10 — trading 91.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €1.77. Methode Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Methode Electronics (FRA:ME5A), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €1.77 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 (FRA:ME5A) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Methode Electronics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €15.10 is trading 91.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.87.

Key valuation signals for FRA:ME5A:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €1.77
  • GF Value™: €7.87 vs. price of €15.10 (91.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ME5A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Methode Electronics Business Description

Other Exchanges MEI:USAME5A: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.
63GF Score

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