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Methode Electronics, Inc. (MEI)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US5915202007
CUSIP
591520200
IPO Date
Mar 23, 1990

Highlights

EPS (TTM)
-$2.42
Total Revenue (TTM)
$978.20M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$149.60M
EBITDA (TTM)
-$7.30M
Year Range
$4.88 - $10.78
Target Price
$8.50
ROA (TTM)
-8.93%
ROE (TTM)
-9.54%

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Methode Electronics, Inc.

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Methode Electronics, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Methode Electronics, Inc. (MEI) has returned -16.30% so far this year and -9.08% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MEI has returned -13.23% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Methode Electronics, Inc.

1D
2.03%
1M
-34.75%
YTD
-16.30%
6M
-25.87%
1Y
-9.08%
3Y*
-47.93%
5Y*
-31.77%
10Y*
-13.23%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 23, 1990, MEI's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.52%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.8 years.

Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +70.7%, while the worst month was Apr 2001 at -68.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, MEI closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Jul 11, 2024 with a return of +45.8%, while the worst single day was Apr 30, 2001 at -66.4%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202621.15%5.88%-34.75%-16.30%
2025-2.88%-3.71%-41.47%0.78%26.79%19.62%-30.28%17.84%-2.33%-10.23%12.63%-12.40%-40.54%
2024-8.05%2.60%-42.82%1.24%-3.36%-12.14%23.58%-17.69%14.78%-26.16%25.23%7.97%-45.95%
20237.92%2.07%-9.95%-6.28%5.03%-22.14%0.78%-4.13%-29.15%0.65%3.76%-4.21%-47.94%
2022-10.19%3.66%-5.24%3.47%0.99%-17.78%11.79%-1.89%-8.18%11.42%10.79%-2.87%-8.48%
2021-1.12%3.13%7.83%7.29%7.68%1.72%-2.52%-2.63%-9.71%0.38%5.70%10.57%29.92%

Benchmark Metrics

Methode Electronics, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 8.60%, beta of 1.33, and R² of 0.18 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 26, 1990.

  • This stock participated in 120.80% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 105.99% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.18 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
8.60%
Beta
1.33
0.18
Upside Capture
105.99%
Downside Capture
120.80%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

MEI ranks 34 for risk / return — below 34% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.


MEI Risk / Return Rank: 3434
Overall Rank
MEI Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3434
Sharpe Ratio Rank
MEI Sortino Ratio Rank: 3434
Sortino Ratio Rank
MEI Omega Ratio Rank: 3535
Omega Ratio Rank
MEI Calmar Ratio Rank: 3434
Calmar Ratio Rank
MEI Martin Ratio Rank: 3535
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Methode Electronics, Inc. (MEI) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


MEIBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-0.15

0.90

-1.04

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.23

1.39

-1.16

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.03

1.21

-0.18

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.22

1.40

-1.62

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-0.41

6.61

-7.02

Explore MEI risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Methode Electronics, Inc. provided a 5.62% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.31 per share.


1.00%2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%6.00%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.40$0.50$0.6020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.31$0.40$0.56$0.56$0.56$0.50$0.44$0.44$0.44$0.36$0.36$0.36

Dividend yield

5.62%6.02%4.75%2.46%1.26%1.02%1.15%1.12%1.89%0.90%0.87%1.13%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Methode Electronics, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.05
2025$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.40
2024$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.56
2023$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.56
2022$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.56
2021$0.11$0.00$0.00$0.11$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.50

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Methode Electronics, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Methode Electronics, Inc. was 94.85%, occurring on Mar 16, 2009. Recovery took 1512 trading sessions.

The current Methode Electronics, Inc. drawdown is 87.72%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-94.85%Mar 6, 20002270Mar 16, 20091512Mar 18, 20153782
-88.77%Feb 3, 2023780Mar 16, 2026
-61.77%Oct 15, 1997338Feb 18, 1999188Nov 15, 1999526
-54.69%Nov 22, 2017273Dec 24, 2018557Mar 12, 2021830
-50.52%Jun 4, 201558Aug 25, 2015565Nov 20, 2017623

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Methode Electronics, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Methode Electronics, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Electronic Components industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for MEI relative to other companies in the Electronic Components industry. Currently, MEI has a P/S ratio of 0.2. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items