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Methode ElectronicsMEI -12.76%61 EV-to-EBIT is 52.97 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 377% above its 10-year median of 11.10. GuruFocus rates MEI with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.95 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,770 Hardware companies, Methode Electronics ranks worse than 80.4% on this metric.
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Methode Electronics's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $493 Mil.
Methode Electronics's EBIT 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 $13 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.
Methode Electronics EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Methode Electronics EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Methode Electronics's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Methode Electronics's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Methode Electronics's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Methode Electronics's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Methode Electronics's current Enterprise Value is $667 Mil.
Methode Electronics's EBIT 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 $13 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.
Methode Electronics (MEI) has a EV-to-EBIT of 52.97 as of Jul. 30, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Methode Electronics and its competitors. This is 377% above median its historical median of 11.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Methode Electronics ranks #1423 out of 1770 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 80.4%.
Is Methode Electronics' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Methode Electronics' current EV-to-EBIT of 52.97 is 377% above median its 10-year median of 11.10. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBIT is 20.12. Methode Electronics' value of 52.97 is 163.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Methode Electronics ranks #1423 out of 1770 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Methode Electronics has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Methode Electronics' EV-to-EBIT compare to KOPN and LPTH?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Methode Electronics ranks #1423 out of 1770 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Methode Electronics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 20.12. Methode Electronics' value of 52.97 is 163.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.10 vs. the industry median of 20.12, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Hardware companies is 20.12, based on 1,770 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Methode Electronics's current EV-to-EBIT of 52.97 is 163.3% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Methode Electronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 20.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Methode Electronics's current EV-to-EBIT is 52.97, which is 377% above median its own 10-year median of 11.10. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.95, compared to a current price of $12.92 — trading 29.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 52.97, which is 377% above median its 10-year median of 11.10 and 163.3% above the Hardware industry median of 20.12. Methode Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Methode Electronics (MEI), the current EV-to-EBIT is 52.97 as of Jul. 30, 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 $12.92 is trading 29.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.95.
GuruFocus considers Methode Electronics to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEI:
EV-to-EBIT: 52.97 (377% above median its 10-year median of 11.10)
GF Value™: $9.95 vs. price of $12.92 (29.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 163.3% above the Hardware median (#1423 of 1770)
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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