In calculating the Net Current Asset Value (NCAV), Benjamin Graham means a company's current assets (such as cash, marketable securities, and inventories) minus its total liabilities (including preferred stock, minority interest, and long-term debt).
Methode Electronics's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $-0.81.
The historical rank and industry rank for Methode Electronics's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of Methode Electronics was 1219.00. The lowest was 4.46. And the median was 12.44.
MEI's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 5.48 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.
Methode Electronics (NYSE:MEI) Net Current Asset Value Explanation
Benjamin Graham first discussed net current asset value (NCAV) in the 1934 edition of "Security Analysis", which he coauthored with David Dodd. In the book, (net) current asset value is defined as:" current assets alone, minus all liabilities and claims ahead of the issue."
The common definition of NCAV is: NCAV = current assets – [total liabilities + minority interest + preferred stock]
Net current assets exclude not only the intangible assets but also the fixed and miscellaneous assets. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.
One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Grahams strategy produced similar results.
Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their Net-Net Working Capital. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.
Methode Electronics Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Methode Electronics Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Methode Electronics's Net Current Asset Value 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 KOPN, LPTH, OPTX: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Methode Electronics's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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-Current-Asset-Value vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Methode Electronics's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Methode Electronics's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value falls into.
* 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.
What does a Net Current Asset Value of $-0.81 mean?
Methode Electronics (MEI) has a Net Current Asset Value of $-0.81 as of Apr. 2026. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Methode Electronics and its competitors. Over the past decade, Methode Electronics' Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 4.46 to 1,219.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Methode Electronics ranks #999999 out of 1845 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Methode Electronics' Net Current Asset Value too high?
Methode Electronics' current Net Current Asset Value is $-0.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.46 to a high of 1,219.00. Based on the distribution chart, Methode Electronics ranks #999999 out of 1845 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 Current Asset Value compare to KOPN and LPTH?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Methode Electronics ranks #999999 out of 1845 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Methode Electronics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 5.48. Historically, Methode Electronics' own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 4.46 to 1,219.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Current Asset Value for a Hardware company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Hardware companies is 5.48, based on 1,845 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Current Asset Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Current Asset Value 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 Current Asset Value mean?
A high Net Current Asset Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Methode Electronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 5.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Methode Electronics's current Net Current Asset Value is $-0.81. 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 $9.93, compared to a current price of $15.30 — trading 54.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is $-0.81. 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 Current Asset Value calculated?
Net Current Asset Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Methode Electronics (MEI), the current Net Current Asset Value is $-0.81 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 54.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.93.
GuruFocus considers Methode Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEI:
Net Current Asset Value: $-0.81
GF Value™: $9.93 vs. price of $15.30 (54.1% 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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