The historical rank and industry rank for Methode Electronics's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEI'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.06 Med: 8.97 Max: 12.05
Current: -6.58
MEI's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 77.22% of 2472
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.7
vs MEI: -6.58
Methode Electronics (NYSE:MEI) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Methode Electronics Net Margin % Related Terms
Methode Electronics Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Methode Electronics's Net Margin % 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Methode Electronics's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Methode Electronics's Net Margin % 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.
Methode Electronics (MEI) has a Net Margin % of -6.80% as of Jan. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Methode Electronics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Methode Electronics ranks #1909 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 77.2%.
Is Methode Electronics' Net Margin % too high?
Methode Electronics' current Net Margin % is -6.80%. Based on the distribution chart, Methode Electronics ranks #1909 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Methode Electronics has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Methode Electronics' Net Margin % compare to OPTX and MPTI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Methode Electronics ranks #1909 out of 2472 companies for Net Margin %. This places Methode Electronics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median Net Margin % among Hardware companies is 2.70, based on 2,472 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % 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 Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Methode Electronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Methode Electronics's current Net Margin % is -6.80%. 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 $9.65, compared to a current price of $16.23 — trading 68.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -6.80%. Methode Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Methode Electronics (MEI), the current Net Margin % is -6.80% as of Jan. 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 $16.23 is trading 68.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.65.
GuruFocus considers Methode Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEI:
Net Margin %: -6.80%
GF Value™: $9.65 vs. price of $16.23 (68.1% 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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