Methode Electronics Inc (MEI) — Financial Flexibility Index
Methode Electronics Inc (MEI) has a Financial Flexibility Index of 0.03x as of January 2026. Free cash flow of $20.70 Million (operating CF $15.40 Million minus capex $5.30 Million) represents 0% of total liabilities ($631.30 Million). Check Methode Electronics Inc strategic asset allocation index to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.
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Methode Electronics Inc Financial Flexibility Index (1990–2025)
Historical Financial Flexibility Index trend for Methode Electronics Inc across 38 annual periods. See working capital position of Methode Electronics Inc to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
Annual Financial Flexibility Index for Methode Electronics Inc (1990–2025)
Year-by-year free cash flow to debt coverage for Methode Electronics Inc. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see Methode Electronics Inc (MEI) total market value.
| Year | Flexibility Index | Free Cash Flow (USD) | Operating CF | Total Liabilities | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.11x | $68.00 Million | $26.40 Million | $612.50 Million | ▼ -27.6% |
| 2024 | 0.15x | $97.70 Million | $47.50 Million | $637.50 Million | ▼ -45.1% |
| 2023 | 0.28x | $174.80 Million | $132.80 Million | $626.20 Million | ▼ -3.0% |
| 2022 | 0.29x | $136.80 Million | $98.80 Million | $475.30 Million | ▼ -22.8% |
| 2021 | 0.37x | $204.70 Million | $179.80 Million | $549.00 Million | ▲ +17.9% |
| 2020 | 0.32x | $185.70 Million | $140.60 Million | $587.20 Million | ▲ +12.9% |
| 2019 | 0.28x | $151.80 Million | $102.00 Million | $542.00 Million | ▼ -51.8% |
| 2018 | 0.58x | $166.20 Million | $117.80 Million | $285.90 Million | ▼ -43.5% |
| 2017 | 1.03x | $167.60 Million | $145.20 Million | $162.90 Million | ▲ +42.8% |
| 2016 | 0.72x | $133.90 Million | $110.70 Million | $185.80 Million | ▼ -27.2% |
| 2015 | 0.99x | $145.40 Million | $122.90 Million | $146.80 Million | ▲ +79.0% |
| 2014 | 0.55x | $101.40 Million | $72.40 Million | $183.30 Million | ▲ +12.0% |
| 2013 | 0.49x | $71.80 Million | $33.24 Million | $145.35 Million | ▲ +45.0% |
| 2012 | 0.34x | $50.57 Million | $24.82 Million | $148.42 Million | ▼ -22.3% |
| 2011 | 0.44x | $32.26 Million | $17.04 Million | $73.60 Million | ▼ -16.6% |
| 2010 | 0.53x | $37.27 Million | $27.37 Million | $70.88 Million | ▼ -37.5% |
| 2009 | 0.84x | $61.81 Million | $43.17 Million | $73.51 Million | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2009 | 0.84x | $61.81 Million | $43.17 Million | $73.51 Million | ▼ -16.9% |
| 2008 | 1.01x | $99.02 Million | $79.00 Million | $97.85 Million | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2008 | 1.01x | $99.02 Million | $79.00 Million | $97.85 Million | ▲ +31.9% |
| 2007 | 0.77x | $67.15 Million | $56.37 Million | $87.53 Million | ▲ +26.1% |
| 2006 | 0.61x | $50.40 Million | $29.65 Million | $82.87 Million | ▼ -29.5% |
| 2005 | 0.86x | $63.94 Million | $44.95 Million | $74.16 Million | ▼ -10.8% |
| 2004 | 0.97x | $63.43 Million | $44.13 Million | $65.60 Million | ▼ -23.0% |
| 2003 | 1.26x | $75.90 Million | $52.73 Million | $60.47 Million | ▲ +36.4% |
| 2002 | 0.92x | $57.15 Million | $40.85 Million | $62.09 Million | ▲ +25.6% |
| 2001 | 0.73x | $48.08 Million | $32.50 Million | $65.60 Million | ▼ -39.6% |
| 2000 | 1.21x | $81.44 Million | $56.77 Million | $67.14 Million | ▲ +41.7% |
| 1999 | 0.86x | $58.30 Million | $32.30 Million | $68.10 Million | ▼ -19.5% |
| 1998 | 1.06x | $65.40 Million | $38.30 Million | $61.50 Million | ▼ -43.6% |
| 1997 | 1.88x | $106.10 Million | $44.90 Million | $56.30 Million | ▲ +67.5% |
| 1996 | 1.13x | $65.50 Million | $43.40 Million | $58.20 Million | ▲ +16.5% |
| 1995 | 0.97x | $54.70 Million | $37.30 Million | $56.60 Million | ▲ +72.1% |
| 1994 | 0.56x | $29.60 Million | $16.90 Million | $52.70 Million | ▼ -29.5% |
| 1993 | 0.80x | $35.60 Million | $18.60 Million | $44.70 Million | ▼ -1.9% |
| 1992 | 0.81x | $32.00 Million | $21.60 Million | $39.40 Million | ▼ -5.1% |
| 1991 | 0.86x | $23.70 Million | $15.90 Million | $27.70 Million | ▲ +14.1% |
| 1990 | 0.75x | $22.50 Million | $16.40 Million | $30.00 Million | — |