MEI (Methode Electronics) Cash Flow for Dividends: $-11.6 Mil (TTM As of Jan. 2026)


MEI Methode Electronics Inc MEI
65 GF Score
Price $16.29
GF Value $9.65
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Methode Electronics Cash Flow for Dividends?

Methode Electronics MEI +24.41% 65 Cash Flow for Dividends is $-11.6 Mil as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEI with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Methode Electronics's cash flow for dividends for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was $-1.8 Mil. Its cash flow for dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was $-11.6 Mil.

Note: A negative number here means the payment of dividends. When pays more dividends, the absolute value gets bigger.

Methode Electronics's quarterly payment of dividends declined from Jul. 2025 ($-2.8 Mil) to Oct. 2025 ($-1.9 Mil) and declined from Oct. 2025 ($-1.9 Mil) to Jan. 2026 ($-1.8 Mil).

Methode Electronics's annual payment of dividends increased from Apr. 2023 ($-19.8 Mil) to Apr. 2024 ($-19.9 Mil) and increased from Apr. 2024 ($-19.9 Mil) to Apr. 2025 ($-20.4 Mil).

Methode Electronics Cash Flow for Dividends Related Terms

Methode Electronics Cash Flow for Dividends Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Methode Electronics's Cash Flow for Dividends 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 Cash Flow for Dividends Chart

Methode Electronics Annual Data
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Methode Electronics Cash Flow for Dividends Calculation

Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.

Cash Flow for Dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-11.6 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.

What does a Cash Flow for Dividends of $-11.6 Mil mean?
Methode Electronics (MEI) has a Cash Flow for Dividends of $-11.6 Mil as of Jan. 2026. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Methode Electronics and its competitors.
Is Methode Electronics' Cash Flow for Dividends too high?
Methode Electronics' current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-11.6 Mil. Overall, Methode Electronics has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Methode Electronics' Cash Flow for Dividends compare to OPTX and MPTI?
Methode Electronics' Cash Flow for Dividends of $-11.6 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 Cash Flow for Dividends for a Hardware company?
A good Cash Flow for Dividends depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Cash Flow for Dividends 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 Cash Flow for Dividends mean?
A high Cash Flow for Dividends can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Methode Electronics and its competitors. Methode Electronics's current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-11.6 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 $9.65, compared to a current price of $16.29 — trading 68.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-11.6 Mil. Methode Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow for Dividends calculated?
Cash Flow for Dividends is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Methode Electronics (MEI), the current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-11.6 Mil as of Jan. 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 $16.29 is trading 68.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.65. GuruFocus considers Methode Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEI:

  • Cash Flow for Dividends: $-11.6 Mil
  • GF Value™: $9.65 vs. price of $16.29 (68.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 9 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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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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