MEI (Methode Electronics) Dividend Payout Ratio: 5.00 (As of Apr. 2026) — 3233% Above Median

What is Methode Electronics Dividend Payout Ratio?

Methode Electronics MEI +6.44% 56 Dividend Payout Ratio is 5.00 as of Apr. 2026, which is 3233% above its 10-year median of 0.15. GuruFocus rates MEI with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,211 Hardware companies, Methode Electronics ranks worse than 82576.3% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Methode Electronics's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was 5.00.

The historical rank and industry rank for Methode Electronics's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Methode Electronics was 0.27. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.15.

MEI's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked ^*
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 0.47
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.

As of today (2026-06-27), the Dividend Yield % of Methode Electronics is 1.15%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Methode Electronics was 9.84%. The lowest was 0.76%. And the median was 1.36%.

Methode Electronics's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.05.

During the past 12 months, Methode Electronics's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -60.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -26.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -9.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.00% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Methode Electronics was 83.00% per year. The lowest was -26.80% per year. And the median was 3.20% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Methode Electronics (NYSE:MEI) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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Methode Electronics Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Methode Electronics's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.

Methode Electronics Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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MEI vs OPTX, MPTI, RELL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Methode Electronics's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Methode Electronics's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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Methode Electronics Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Methode Electronics's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Apr. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Apr. 2026 )
	=	0.22	/	-1.07
	=	N/A

Methode Electronics's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Apr. 2026 )	/	Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Apr. 2026 )
	=	0.05	/	0.01
	=	5.00

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 5.00 mean?

Methode Electronics (MEI) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 5.00 as of Apr. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Methode Electronics and its competitors. This is 3233% above median its historical median of 0.15. Over the past decade, Methode Electronics' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 0.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Methode Electronics ranks #999999 out of 1211 companies in the Hardware industry.

Is Methode Electronics' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Methode Electronics' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 5.00 is 3233% above median its 10-year median of 0.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 0.27. The Hardware industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47. Methode Electronics' value of 5.00 is 963.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Methode Electronics ranks #999999 out of 1211 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to OPTX and MPTI?

According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Methode Electronics ranks #999999 out of 1211 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Methode Electronics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47. Methode Electronics' value of 5.00 is 963.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Methode Electronics' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 0.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.15 vs. the industry median of 0.47, Methode Electronics has consistently been above 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Hardware company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Hardware companies is 0.47, based on 1,211 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Methode Electronics's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 5.00 is 963.8% above 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Methode Electronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Methode Electronics's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 5.00, which is 3233% above median its own 10-year median of 0.15. 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 $19.16 — trading 98.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 5.00, which is 3233% above median its 10-year median of 0.15 and 963.8% above the Hardware industry median of 0.47. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Methode Electronics (MEI), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 5.00 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 $19.16 is trading 98.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.65. GuruFocus considers Methode Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEI:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 5.00 (3233% above median its 10-year median of 0.15)
GF Value™: $9.65 vs. price of $19.16 (98.5% above fair value)
GF Score™: 56/100 with 8 warning signs
Industry Position: 963.8% above the Hardware median (#999999 of 1211)

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

Industry Technology Hardware

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Address 8750 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 1000, Chicago, IL, USA, 60631-3518

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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