Methode ElectronicsMEI +21.31%65 OCF Margin % is 1.64% as of Apr. 2026, which is 86% below its 10-year median of 12.12. GuruFocus rates MEI with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,469 Hardware companies, Methode Electronics ranks better than 57.39% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Methode Electronics's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEI'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.52 Med: 12.12 Max: 17.78
Current: 3.73
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Methode Electronics was 17.78%. The lowest was 2.52%. And the median was 12.12%.
MEI's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 57.39% of 2469
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 5.28
vs MEI: 3.73
Methode Electronics OCF Margin % Related Terms
Methode Electronics OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Methode Electronics's OCF 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 OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Methode Electronics's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Methode Electronics's OCF 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 OCF Margin % of 1.64% as of Apr. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Methode Electronics and its competitors. This is 86% below median its historical median of 12.12. Over the past decade, Methode Electronics' OCF Margin % has ranged from 2.52 to 17.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Methode Electronics ranks #1052 out of 2469 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 42.6%.
Is Methode Electronics' OCF Margin % too high?
Methode Electronics' current OCF Margin % of 1.64% is 86% below median its 10-year median of 12.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.52 to a high of 17.78. The Hardware industry median OCF Margin % is 5.28. Methode Electronics' value of 1.64% is 68.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Methode Electronics ranks #1052 out of 2469 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' OCF Margin % compare to OPTX and MPTI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Methode Electronics ranks #1052 out of 2469 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Methode Electronics in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.28. Methode Electronics' value of 1.64% is 68.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Methode Electronics' own OCF Margin % has ranged from 2.52 to 17.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.12 vs. the industry median of 5.28, Methode Electronics has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good OCF Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median OCF Margin % among Hardware companies is 5.28, based on 2,469 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Methode Electronics's current OCF Margin % of 1.64% is 68.9% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Methode Electronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median OCF Margin % is 5.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Methode Electronics's current OCF Margin % is 1.64%, which is 86% below median its own 10-year median of 12.12. 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 $15.88 — trading 64.6% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 1.64%, which is 86% below median its 10-year median of 12.12 and 68.9% below the Hardware industry median of 5.28. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Methode Electronics (MEI), the current OCF Margin % is 1.64% 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 $15.88 is trading 64.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.65.
GuruFocus considers Methode Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEI:
OCF Margin %: 1.64% (86% below median its 10-year median of 12.12)
GF Value™: $9.65 vs. price of $15.88 (64.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 68.9% below the Hardware median (#1052 of 2469)
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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