MEI (Methode Electronics) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.63 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — 74% Below Median

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MEI Methode Electronics Inc MEI
63 GF Score
Price $15.34
GF Value $9.94
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Methode Electronics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Methode Electronics MEI -2.66% 63 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.63 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 2.44. 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. Among 1,984 Hardware companies, Methode Electronics ranks better than 82.71% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-17), Methode Electronics's current share price is $15.34. Methode Electronics's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $24.40. Methode Electronics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.63.

The historical rank and industry rank for Methode Electronics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MEI' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22   Med: 2.44   Max: 4.81
Current: 0.65

During the past years, Methode Electronics's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.81. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 2.44.

MEI's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
82.71% of 1984 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.15 vs MEI: 0.65

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 PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Methode Electronics's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $19.106. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $24.40 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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Methode Electronics  (NYSE:MEI) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Methode Electronics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Methode Electronics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Methode Electronics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio Chart

Methode Electronics Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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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 PB Ratio 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 0.27 0.28 0.28 0.34 0.33

MEI vs KOPN, LPTH, OPTX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Methode Electronics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Methode Electronics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Methode Electronics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Methode Electronics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Methode Electronics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=15.34/24.40
=0.63

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=19.106/333.0200*333.0200
=19.106

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 333.0200.

Methode Electronics Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 13.149 240.628 18.198
201610 13.412 241.729 18.477
201701 13.807 242.839 18.934
201704 14.709 244.524 20.032
201707 16.012 244.786 21.784
201710 16.473 246.663 22.240
201801 16.479 247.867 22.140
201804 17.095 250.546 22.722
201807 17.092 252.006 22.587
201810 17.393 252.885 22.905
201901 18.225 251.712 24.112
201904 18.647 255.548 24.300
201907 19.258 256.571 24.996
201910 19.751 257.346 25.559
202001 20.838 257.971 26.900
202004 21.121 256.389 27.434
202007 21.684 259.101 27.870
202010 22.686 260.388 29.014
202101 23.346 261.582 29.722
202104 23.970 267.054 29.891
202107 24.459 273.003 29.836
202110 24.591 276.589 29.608
202201 24.815 281.148 29.393
202204 23.873 289.109 27.499
202207 24.864 296.276 27.948
202210 24.857 298.012 27.777
202301 26.163 299.170 29.123
202304 26.292 303.363 28.862
202307 25.865 305.691 28.177
202310 23.675 307.671 25.626
202401 23.535 308.417 25.412
202404 21.697 313.548 23.044
202407 21.121 314.540 22.362
202410 20.930 315.664 22.081
202501 19.752 317.671 20.706
202504 19.363 320.795 20.101
202507 19.539 323.048 20.142
202510 19.189 0.000
202601 19.058 325.252 19.513
202604 19.106 333.020 19.106

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book 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.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.63 mean?
Methode Electronics (MEI) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.63 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Methode Electronics and its competitors. This is 74% below median its historical median of 2.44. Over the past decade, Methode Electronics' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 4.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Methode Electronics ranks #343 out of 1984 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 17.3%.
Is Methode Electronics' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Methode Electronics' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.63 is 74% below median its 10-year median of 2.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 4.81. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15. Methode Electronics' value of 0.63 is 70.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Methode Electronics ranks #343 out of 1984 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to KOPN and LPTH?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Methode Electronics ranks #343 out of 1984 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Methode Electronics in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15. Methode Electronics' value of 0.63 is 70.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Methode Electronics' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 4.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.44 vs. the industry median of 2.15, Methode Electronics has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.15, based on 1,984 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Methode Electronics's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.63 is 70.7% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Methode Electronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Methode Electronics's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.63, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 2.44. 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 $15.34 — trading 54.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.63, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 2.44 and 70.7% below the Hardware industry median of 2.15. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Methode Electronics (MEI), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.63 as of Jul. 17, 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 $15.34 is trading 54.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.94. GuruFocus considers Methode Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEI:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.63 (74% below median its 10-year median of 2.44)
  • GF Value™: $9.94 vs. price of $15.34 (54.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 70.7% below the Hardware median (#343 of 1984)

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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