MEI (Methode Electronics) ROCE %: 7.18% (As of Apr. 2026)

What is Methode Electronics ROCE %?

Methode Electronics MEI +28.95% 65 ROCE % is 7.18% as of Apr. 2026. 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Methode Electronics's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 7.18%.

Methode Electronics (NYSE:MEI) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

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Methode Electronics ROCE % Calculation

Methode Electronics's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(A: Apr. 2026 )		(A: Apr. 2025 )		(A: Apr. 2026 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(A: Apr. 2026 )		(A: Apr. 2025 )		(A: Apr. 2026 )
	=	12.6	/	( ( (1305.8 - 233.2)	+	(1306.1 - 253.5) )	/ 2 )
	=	12.6	/	( (1072.6	+	1052.6)	/ 2 )
	=	12.6	/	1062.6
	=	1.19 %

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

ROCE %	=	EBIT ⁽¹⁾	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(Q: Apr. 2026 )		(Q: Jan. 2026 )		(Q: Apr. 2026 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(Q: Apr. 2026 )		(Q: Jan. 2026 )		(Q: Apr. 2026 )
	=	76	/	( ( (1306.3 - 242.8)	+	(1306.1 - 253.5) )	/ 2 )
	=	76	/	( ( 1063.5	+	1052.6 )	/ 2 )
	=	76	/	1058.05
	=	7.18 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of 7.18% mean?

Methode Electronics (MEI) has a ROCE % of 7.18% as of Apr. 2026.

Is Methode Electronics' ROCE % too high?

Methode Electronics' current ROCE % is 7.18%. The Hardware industry median ROCE % is 5.83. Methode Electronics' value of 7.18% is 23.3% above this industry median. 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' ROCE % compare to OPTX and MPTI?

Methode Electronics' ROCE % of 7.18% can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.83. Methode Electronics' value of 7.18% is 23.3% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good ROCE % for a Hardware company?

The median ROCE % among Hardware companies is 5.83, based on 2,444 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Methode Electronics's current ROCE % of 7.18% is 23.3% 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 ROCE % mean?

A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Hardware industry, the median ROCE % is 5.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Methode Electronics's current ROCE % is 7.18%. 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 $16.88 — trading 74.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 7.18% and 23.3% above the Hardware industry median of 5.83. 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 ROCE % calculated?

ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Methode Electronics (MEI), the current ROCE % is 7.18% 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 $16.88 is trading 74.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.65. GuruFocus considers Methode Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEI:

ROCE %: 7.18%
GF Value™: $9.65 vs. price of $16.88 (74.9% above fair value)
GF Score™: 65/100 with 9 warning signs
Industry Position: 23.3% above the Hardware median

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Methode Electronics Business Description

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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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