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Methode ElectronicsMEI +2.04%64 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.88 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 9.04. 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 1,893 Hardware companies, Methode Electronics ranks better than 63.71% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Methode Electronics's enterprise value is $705 Mil.
Methode Electronics's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $71 Mil. Therefore, Methode Electronics's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.88.
The historical rank and industry rank for Methode Electronics's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MEI'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -138.23 Med: 9.04 Max: 81.4
Current: 9.88
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Methode Electronics was 81.40. The lowest was -138.23. And the median was 9.04.
MEI's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 63.71% of 1893
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 14.03
vs MEI: 9.88
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Methode Electronics's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Methode Electronics's share price for today is $13.99.
Methode Electronics's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $-1.010.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Methode Electronics's EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Methode Electronics's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Methode Electronics's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Methode Electronics's current Enterprise Value is $705 Mil.
Methode Electronics's EBITDA 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 $71 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-EBITDA of 9.88 as of Jul. 31, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Methode Electronics. This is near median its historical median of 9.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Methode Electronics ranks #687 out of 1893 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 36.3%.
Is Methode Electronics' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Methode Electronics' current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.88 is near median its 10-year median of 9.04. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 14.03. Methode Electronics' value of 9.88 is 29.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Methode Electronics ranks #687 out of 1893 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above 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' EV-to-EBITDA compare to KOPN and LPTH?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Methode Electronics ranks #687 out of 1893 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Methode Electronics in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 14.03. Methode Electronics' value of 9.88 is 29.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.04 vs. the industry median of 14.03, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 14.03, based on 1,893 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Methode Electronics's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.88 is 29.6% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Methode Electronics. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 14.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Methode Electronics's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.88, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.04. 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 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.88, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.04 and 29.6% below the Hardware industry median of 14.03. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Methode Electronics (MEI), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.88 as of Jul. 31, 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:
EV-to-EBITDA: 9.88 (near median its 10-year median of 9.04)
GF Value™: $9.96 vs. price of $13.99 (40.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.6% below the Hardware median (#687 of 1893)
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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