ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Methode Electronics's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was $-63.6 Mil.
Methode Electronics's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was $1,296.9 Mil. Therefore, Methode Electronics's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was -4.90%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Methode Electronics's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
MEI'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.27 Med: 7.85 Max: 13.66
Current: -4.96
During the past 13 years, Methode Electronics's highest ROA % was 13.66%. The lowest was -8.27%. And the median was 7.85%.
MEI's ROA % is ranked worse than 79.38% of 2497
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.27
vs MEI: -4.96
Methode Electronics (NYSE:MEI) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jan. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Jan. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
Methode Electronics ROA % Related Terms
Methode Electronics ROA % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Methode Electronics's ROA % 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Methode Electronics's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Methode Electronics's ROA % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jan. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Methode Electronics (MEI) has a ROA % of -4.90% as of Jan. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Methode Electronics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Methode Electronics ranks #1982 out of 2497 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 79.4%.
Is Methode Electronics' ROA % too high?
Methode Electronics' current ROA % is -4.90%. Based on the distribution chart, Methode Electronics ranks #1982 out of 2497 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' ROA % compare to OPTX and MPTI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Methode Electronics ranks #1982 out of 2497 companies for ROA %. This places Methode Electronics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.27. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROA % for a Hardware company?
The median ROA % among Hardware companies is 2.27, based on 2,497 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Methode Electronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROA % is 2.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Methode Electronics's current ROA % is -4.90%. 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 ROA % is -4.90%. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Methode Electronics (MEI), the current ROA % is -4.90% 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:
ROA %: -4.90%
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.
65GF Score
Get the complete analysis for MEI
ROA % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
MEI has been successfully added to your 
