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MEI (Methode Electronics) EV-to-FCF : -21.96 (As of Dec. 12, 2024)


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What is Methode Electronics EV-to-FCF?

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Methode Electronics's Enterprise Value is $727 Mil. Methode Electronics's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2024 was $-33 Mil. Therefore, Methode Electronics's EV-to-FCF for today is -21.96.

The historical rank and industry rank for Methode Electronics's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

MEI' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -252.73   Med: 15.6   Max: 52.3
Current: -21.96

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Methode Electronics was 52.30. The lowest was -252.73. And the median was 15.60.

MEI's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
100% of 1416 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 18.03 vs MEI: -21.96

EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.

As of today (2024-12-12), Methode Electronics's stock price is $12.74. Methode Electronics's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2024 was $-2.530. Therefore, Methode Electronics's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


Methode Electronics EV-to-FCF Historical Data

The historical data trend for Methode Electronics's EV-to-FCF 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.

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Methode Electronics EV-to-FCF Chart

Methode Electronics Annual Data
Trend Apr15 Apr16 Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 13.34 11.31 29.06 18.26 -232.24

Methode Electronics Quarterly Data
Jan20 Apr20 Jul20 Oct20 Jan21 Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24
EV-to-FCF 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 21.06 50.32 -232.24 46.98 -17.53

Competitive Comparison of Methode Electronics's EV-to-FCF

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Methode Electronics's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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's EV-to-FCF Distribution in the Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Methode Electronics's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Methode Electronics's EV-to-FCF falls into.



Methode Electronics EV-to-FCF Calculation

Methode Electronics's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=726.965/-33.1
=-21.96

Methode Electronics's current Enterprise Value is $727 Mil.
Methode Electronics's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2024 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-33 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  (NYSE:MEI) EV-to-FCF Explanation

EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=12.74/-2.530
=At Loss

Methode Electronics's share price for today is $12.74.
Methode Electronics's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2024 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-2.530.

* 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.

Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


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Methode Electronics Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
8750 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 1000, Chicago, IL, USA, 60631-3518
Methode Electronics Inc makes component and subsystem devices employing electrical, radio remote control, electronic, wireless, and sensing technologies. 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. The products manufactured in the automotive segment include overhead and center consoles, hidden and ergonomic switches, insert molded components, LED-based lighting, and sensors. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from North America and the rest from Europe, the Middle East & Africa (EMEA), and Asia.
Executives
Mary A Lindsey director 6565 N. MACARTHUR BLVD., SUITE 800, IRVING TX 75039
David P Blom director 200 OLD WILSON BRIDGE RD, COLUMBUS OH 43085
Donald W Duda officer: President
Walter J Aspatore director 255 E BROWN STREET, SUITE 120, BIRMINGHAM MI 48009
Lawrence B Skatoff director 200 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO IL 60604
Brian J Cadwallader director 5757 N GREEN BAY AVE, MILWAUKEE WI 53209
Darren Dawson director C/O METHODE ELECTRONICS, INC., 7401 WEST WILSON AVENUE, CHICAGO IL 60706
Joseph Elias Khoury officer: Vice President 7401 W. WILSON AVENUE, HARWOOD HEIGHTS IL 60706
Kerry A. Vyverberg officer: General Counsel 8750 W. BRYN MAWR AVE., SUITE 1000, CHICAGO IL 60631
Timothy Glandon officer: VP&GM NA Automotive 7401 W. WILSON AVENUE, CHICAGO IL 60706
Janie Goddard director C/O ACON - 1133 CONNECTICUT AVENUE, NW, SUITE 700, WASHINGTON DC 20036
Tsoumas Ronald L.g. officer: Controller & Treasurer 7401 W. WILSON AVE., CHICAGO IL 60706
Anil Shetty officer: VP Methode & Pres. Dabir Surf. 7401 WEST WILSON AVENUE, CHICAGO IL 60706
Kevin Michael Martin officer: Vice President, North America 8750 WEST BRYN MAWR AVENUE, SUITE 1000, CHICAGO IL 60631
Therese M Bobek director 685 SKYE LN, INVERNESS IL 60010