MEI (Methode Electronics) Tax Rate %: 96.85% (As of Apr. 2026)

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MEI Methode Electronics Inc MEI
63 GF Score
Price $15.34
GF Value $9.94
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Methode Electronics Tax Rate %?

Methode Electronics MEI -2.66% 63 Tax Rate % is 96.85% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEI with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Methode Electronics's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $12 Mil. Methode Electronics's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $13 Mil. Therefore, Methode Electronics's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 96.85%.

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Methode Electronics Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Methode Electronics Tax Rate % Chart

Methode Electronics Annual Data
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Tax Rate %
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Methode Electronics Quarterly Data
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Methode Electronics Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

Methode Electronics's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Apr. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Apr. 2026 )
=25/-10.7
=-233.64 %

Methode Electronics's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=12.3/12.7
=96.85 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Tax Rate % →
What does a Tax Rate % of 96.85% mean?
Methode Electronics (MEI) has a Tax Rate % of 96.85% as of Apr. 2026.
Is Methode Electronics' Tax Rate % too high?
Methode Electronics' current Tax Rate % is 96.85%. 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' Tax Rate % compare to KOPN and LPTH?
Methode Electronics' Tax Rate % of 96.85% can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tax Rate % for a Hardware company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Methode Electronics's current Tax Rate % is 96.85%. 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 $9.94, compared to a current price of $15.34 — trading 54.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 96.85%. Methode Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Methode Electronics (MEI), the current Tax Rate % is 96.85% 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 $15.34 is trading 54.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.94. GuruFocus considers Methode Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEI:

  • Tax Rate %: 96.85%
  • GF Value™: $9.94 vs. price of $15.34 (54.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 4 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

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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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