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Methode ElectronicsMEI +2.04%64 Debt-to-Equity is 0.52 as of Apr. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 0.39. GuruFocus rates MEI with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.96 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,220 Hardware companies, Methode Electronics ranks worse than 68.38% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Methode Electronics's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MEI'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05 Med: 0.39 Max: 0.52
Current: 0.52
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Methode Electronics was 0.52. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.39.
MEI's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 68.38% of 2220
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.27
vs MEI: 0.52
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Methode Electronics Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Methode Electronics Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Methode Electronics's Debt-to-Equity 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, MPTI: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Methode Electronics's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Methode Electronics's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Methode Electronics's Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity of 0.52 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Methode Electronics and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 0.39. Over the past decade, Methode Electronics' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.05 to 0.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Methode Electronics ranks #1518 out of 2220 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 68.4%.
Is Methode Electronics' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Methode Electronics' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.52 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 0.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 0.52. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. Methode Electronics' value of 0.52 is 92.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Methode Electronics ranks #1518 out of 2220 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Methode Electronics has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Methode Electronics' Debt-to-Equity compare to KOPN and LPTH?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Methode Electronics ranks #1518 out of 2220 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Methode Electronics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. Methode Electronics' value of 0.52 is 92.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Methode Electronics' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.05 to 0.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.39 vs. the industry median of 0.27, Methode Electronics has consistently been above 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Hardware companies is 0.27, based on 2,220 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Methode Electronics's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.52 is 92.6% above 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Methode Electronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Methode Electronics's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.52, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 0.39. 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 $9.96, compared to a current price of $13.99 — trading 40.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.52, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 0.39 and 92.6% above the Hardware industry median of 0.27. Methode Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Methode Electronics (MEI), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.52 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 $13.99 is trading 40.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.96.
GuruFocus considers Methode Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEI:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.52 (33% above median its 10-year median of 0.39)
GF Value™: $9.96 vs. price of $13.99 (40.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 92.6% above the Hardware median (#1518 of 2220)
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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