MEI (Methode Electronics) Profitability Rank: 6 (As of Apr. 2026) — 25% Below Median

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MEI Methode Electronics Inc MEI
63 GF Score
Price $16.94
GF Value $9.91
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Methode Electronics Profitability Rank?

Methode Electronics MEI +3.45% 63 Profitability Rank is 6 as of Apr. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates MEI with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.91 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Methode Electronics has the Profitability Rank of 6.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Methode Electronics's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 3.66%. As of today, Methode Electronics's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


Methode Electronics Profitability Rank Related Terms


MEI vs KOPN, LPTH, MPTI: Profitability Rank Comparison

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

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Methode Electronics's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Methode Electronics's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Methode Electronics Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Methode Electronics has the Profitability Rank of 6.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Methode Electronics's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Apr. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=10.9 / 298.1
=3.66 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Methode Electronics has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 6 mean?
Methode Electronics (MEI) has a Profitability Rank of 6 as of Apr. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Methode Electronics and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Methode Electronics' Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 9.00.
Is Methode Electronics' Profitability Rank too high?
Methode Electronics' current Profitability Rank of 6 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 9.00. 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' Profitability Rank compare to KOPN and LPTH?
Methode Electronics' Profitability Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. Historically, Methode Electronics' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 9.00 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 Profitability Rank for a Hardware company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Methode Electronics and its competitors. Methode Electronics's current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 8.00. 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 $9.91, compared to a current price of $16.94 — trading 70.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Methode Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Methode Electronics (MEI), the current Profitability Rank is 6 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 $16.94 is trading 70.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.91. GuruFocus considers Methode Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEI:

  • Profitability Rank: 6 (25% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: $9.91 vs. price of $16.94 (70.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Other Exchanges ME5A:Germany
Address 8750 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 1000, Chicago, IL, USA, 60631-3518
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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