MEI (Methode Electronics) Inventory Turnover: 1.16 (As of Apr. 2026)

What is Methode Electronics Inventory Turnover?

Methode Electronics MEI -16.89% 56 Inventory Turnover is 1.16 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEI with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. Methode Electronics's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $226 Mil. Methode Electronics's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $194 Mil. Methode Electronics's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.16.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Methode Electronics's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was 78.47.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Methode Electronics's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.65.

Methode Electronics (NYSE:MEI) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Methode Electronics's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory	=	Average Total Inventories (Q: Apr. 2026 )	/	Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Apr. 2026 )	*	Days in Period
	=	194.25	/	225.9	*	365 / 4
	=	78.47

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Methode Electronics's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue	=	Average Total Inventories (Q: Apr. 2026 )	/	Revenue (Q: Apr. 2026 )
	=	194.25	/	298.1
	=	0.65

* 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.

Be Aware

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.

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Methode Electronics Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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Methode Electronics Annual Data

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Methode Electronics Inventory Turnover Calculation

Methode Electronics's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

	Inventory Turnover (A: Apr. 2026 )
=	Cost of Goods Sold	/	Average Total Inventories
=	Cost of Goods Sold (A: Apr. 2026 )	/ (	(Total Inventories (A: Apr. 2025 )	+	Total Inventories (A: Apr. 2026 ))	/	count )
=	817	/ (	(194.1	+	178.7)	/	2 )
=	817	/	186.4
=	4.38

Methode Electronics's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

	Inventory Turnover (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=	Cost of Goods Sold	/	Average Total Inventories
=	Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Apr. 2026 )	/ (	(Total Inventories (Q: Jan. 2026 )	+	Total Inventories (Q: Apr. 2026 ))	/	count )
=	225.9	/ (	(209.8	+	178.7)	/	2 )
=	225.9	/	194.25
=	1.16

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What does a Inventory Turnover of 1.16 mean?

Methode Electronics (MEI) has a Inventory Turnover of 1.16 as of Apr. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Methode Electronics and its competitors.

Is Methode Electronics' Inventory Turnover too high?

Methode Electronics' current Inventory Turnover is 1.16. Overall, Methode Electronics has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Methode Electronics' Inventory Turnover compare to KOPN and LPTH?

Methode Electronics' Inventory Turnover of 1.16 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 Inventory Turnover for a Hardware company?

A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Inventory Turnover 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 Inventory Turnover mean?

A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Methode Electronics and its competitors. Methode Electronics's current Inventory Turnover is 1.16. 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 $9.92, compared to a current price of $15.30 — trading 54.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 1.16. Methode Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Inventory Turnover calculated?

Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Methode Electronics (MEI), the current Inventory Turnover is 1.16 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 $15.30 is trading 54.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.92. GuruFocus considers Methode Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEI:

Inventory Turnover: 1.16
GF Value™: $9.92 vs. price of $15.30 (54.2% above fair value)
GF Score™: 56/100 with 8 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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Website https://www.methode.com

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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