Methode ElectronicsMEI -2.95%56 PB Ratio is 0.96 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 1.64. GuruFocus rates MEI with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,417 Hardware companies, Methode Electronics ranks better than 79.85% on this metric.
Methode Electronics Inc stock PB Ratio (=0.99) is close to 2-year high of 1.
The historical rank and industry rank for Methode Electronics's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEI'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27 Med: 1.64 Max: 3.35
Current: 0.96
During the past 13 years, Methode Electronics's highest PB Ratio was 3.35. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 1.64.
MEI's PB Ratio is ranked better than 79.85% of 2417
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.39
vs MEI: 0.96
During the past 12 months, Methode Electronics's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -10.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -5.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Methode Electronics was 25.00% per year. The lowest was -11.00% per year. And the median was 8.60% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Methode Electronics (NYSE:MEI) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Methode Electronics PB Ratio Related Terms
Methode Electronics PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Methode Electronics's PB 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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Methode Electronics's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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 PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Methode Electronics's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Methode Electronics's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Methode Electronics (MEI) has a PB Ratio of 0.96 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Methode Electronics and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 1.64. Over the past decade, Methode Electronics' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 3.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Methode Electronics ranks #487 out of 2417 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 20.1%.
Is Methode Electronics' PB Ratio too high?
Methode Electronics' current PB Ratio of 0.96 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 1.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 3.35. The Hardware industry median PB Ratio is 2.39. Methode Electronics' value of 0.96 is 59.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Methode Electronics ranks #487 out of 2417 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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' PB Ratio compare to KOPN and LPTH?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Methode Electronics ranks #487 out of 2417 companies for PB Ratio. This places Methode Electronics in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.39. Methode Electronics' value of 0.96 is 59.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Methode Electronics' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 3.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.64 vs. the industry median of 2.39, 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 PB Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.39, based on 2,417 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Methode Electronics's current PB Ratio of 0.96 is 59.8% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Methode Electronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Methode Electronics's current PB Ratio is 0.96, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 1.64. 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 $9.92, compared to a current price of $18.41 — trading 85.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.96, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 1.64 and 59.8% below the Hardware industry median of 2.39. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Methode Electronics (MEI), the current PB Ratio is 0.96 as of Jul. 01, 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 $18.41 is trading 85.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.92.
GuruFocus considers Methode Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEI:
PB Ratio: 0.96 (41% below median its 10-year median of 1.64)
GF Value™: $9.92 vs. price of $18.41 (85.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59.8% below the Hardware median (#487 of 2417)
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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