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The historical rank and industry rank for Methode Electronics's Net Cash per Share or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Cash Ratio of Methode Electronics was 15.07. The lowest was 12.51. And the median was 14.11.
MEI's Price-to-Net-Cash is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 10.065 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Cash only.
Methode Electronics (NYSE:MEI) Net Cash per Share Explanation
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Methode Electronics Net Cash per Share Related Terms
Methode Electronics Net Cash per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Methode Electronics's Net Cash per Share 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.
MEI vs LPTH, LYTS, KOPN: Net Cash per Share Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Methode Electronics's Price-to-Net-Cash, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Cash 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 Price-to-Net-Cash vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Methode Electronics's Price-to-Net-Cash distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Methode Electronics's Price-to-Net-Cash falls into.
Methode Electronics Net Cash per Share Calculation
In the calculation of a company's Net Cash per Share, assets other than cash and short term investments are considered to be worth nothing. But the company has to pay its debt and other liabilities in full. This is an extremely conservative way of valuation. Most companies have negative Net Cash per Share. But sometimes a company's price may be lower than its net-cash.
Methode Electronics's Net Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as
* 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 Net Cash per Share of $-13.65 as of Jul. 2026. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Methode Electronics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Methode Electronics ranks #999999 out of 582 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Methode Electronics' Net Cash per Share too high?
Methode Electronics' current Net Cash per Share is $-13.65. Based on the distribution chart, Methode Electronics ranks #999999 out of 582 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Methode Electronics has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Methode Electronics' Net Cash per Share compare to LPTH and LYTS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Methode Electronics ranks #999999 out of 582 companies for Net Cash per Share. This places Methode Electronics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Cash per Share is 10.07. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Cash per Share for a Hardware company?
The median Net Cash per Share among Hardware companies is 10.07, based on 582 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Cash per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Cash per Share 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 Net Cash per Share mean?
A high Net Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Methode Electronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Net Cash per Share is 10.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Methode Electronics's current Net Cash per Share is $-13.65. 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 $10.08, compared to a current price of $13.59 — trading 34.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Cash per Share is $-13.65. Methode Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Cash per Share calculated?
Net Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Methode Electronics (MEI), the current Net Cash per Share is $-13.65 as of Jul. 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 $13.59 is trading 34.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.08.
GuruFocus considers Methode Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEI:
Net Cash per Share: $-13.65
GF Value™: $10.08 vs. price of $13.59 (34.8% above fair value)
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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