Methode Electronics Inc (MEI) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Methode Electronics Inc (MEI) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 530 days as of January 2026. Defensive assets of $352.30 Million (cash $133.70 Million, short-term investments $-, receivables $218.60 Million) cover 530 days of daily cash needs of $665.21K/day. Check tangible net worth ratio of Methode Electronics Inc to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
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Methode Electronics Inc Defensive Interval Ratio (1986–2025)
This chart shows how Methode Electronics Inc's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 42 annual periods from 1986 to 2025. As of January 2026, the ratio stands at 530 days, meaning defensive assets of $352.30 Million can fund 530 days of operations without new revenue. Also explore MEI year-over-year net asset growth to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Methode Electronics Inc (1986–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Methode Electronics Inc from 1986 to 2025, covering 42 annual filings. Each row shows defensive assets, daily cash need, the DIR in days, and the change in days compared to the prior year. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see market value of Methode Electronics Inc.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (USD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 546 days | $348.70 Million | $638.90K/day | $103.60 Million | $- | ▼ -129 days |
| 2024 | 675 days | $428.10 Million | $633.97K/day | $161.50 Million | $- | ▼ -102 days |
| 2023 | 778 days | $485.80 Million | $624.66K/day | $157.00 Million | $1.60 Million | ▼ -100 days |
| 2022 | 878 days | $453.60 Million | $516.71K/day | $172.00 Million | $- | ▲ +14 days |
| 2021 | 864 days | $527.20 Million | $610.14K/day | $233.20 Million | $- | ▼ -200 days |
| 2020 | 1064 days | $419.20 Million | $393.97K/day | $217.30 Million | $- | ▲ +423 days |
| 2019 | 641 days | $317.60 Million | $495.62K/day | $83.20 Million | $- | ▼ -402 days |
| 2018 | 1043 days | $448.70 Million | $430.14K/day | $246.10 Million | $0.00 | ▼ -304 days |
| 2017 | 1348 days | $459.30 Million | $340.82K/day | $294.00 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +804 days |
| 2016 | 543 days | $175.50 Million | $323.01K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +67 days |
| 2015 | 476 days | $170.40 Million | $357.81K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -60 days |
| 2014 | 536 days | $173.00 Million | $322.74K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +53 days |
| 2013 | 483 days | $119.82 Million | $247.87K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +93 days |
| 2012 | 391 days | $98.36 Million | $251.72K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -120 days |
| 2011 | 511 days | $88.04 Million | $172.21K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +85 days |
| 2010 | 427 days | $68.65 Million | $160.95K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -86 days |
| 2009 | 513 days | $75.17 Million | $146.62K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +0 days |
| 2009 | 513 days | $75.17 Million | $146.62K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +107 days |
| 2008 | 406 days | $85.81 Million | $211.30K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +0 days |
| 2008 | 406 days | $85.81 Million | $211.30K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +7 days |
| 2007 | 399 days | $79.18 Million | $198.52K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +34 days |
| 2006 | 365 days | $74.22 Million | $203.30K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -3 days |
| 2005 | 368 days | $65.70 Million | $178.70K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -49 days |
| 2004 | 417 days | $65.36 Million | $156.88K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -14 days |
| 2003 | 431 days | $58.25 Million | $135.11K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -35 days |
| 2002 | 466 days | $64.06 Million | $137.52K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +19 days |
| 2001 | 447 days | $66.12 Million | $147.94K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +2 days |
| 2000 | 445 days | $67.28 Million | $151.33K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -119 days |
| 1999 | 564 days | $88.20 Million | $156.44K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +98 days |
| 1998 | 466 days | $64.50 Million | $138.36K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +22 days |
| 1997 | 444 days | $54.10 Million | $121.92K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +60 days |
| 1996 | 383 days | $48.30 Million | $126.03K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +53 days |
| 1995 | 330 days | $39.50 Million | $119.73K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -24 days |
| 1994 | 354 days | $37.00 Million | $104.66K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +79 days |
| 1993 | 275 days | $25.60 Million | $93.15K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +48 days |
| 1992 | 227 days | $17.70 Million | $78.08K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -120 days |
| 1991 | 346 days | $20.40 Million | $58.90K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +1 days |
| 1990 | 345 days | $20.70 Million | $60.00K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -59 days |
| 1989 | 404 days | $17.70 Million | $43.84K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -84 days |
| 1988 | 488 days | $19.10 Million | $39.18K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +12 days |
| 1987 | 476 days | $16.30 Million | $34.25K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +10 days |
| 1986 | 466 days | $14.80 Million | $31.78K/day | $- | $- | — |