Methode Electronics Inc (MEI) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Methode Electronics Inc (MEI) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.66x as of January 2026. Free cash flow of $10.10 Million represents 1% of operating cash flow ($15.40 Million). Read MEI total liabilities for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
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Methode Electronics Inc Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1990–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Methode Electronics Inc across 38 annual periods. Explore reinvestment intensity of Methode Electronics Inc to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Methode Electronics Inc (1990–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Methode Electronics Inc. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see Methode Electronics Inc market cap and net worth.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (USD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -0.58x | $-15.20 Million | $26.40 Million | $41.60 Million | ▼ -912.9% |
| 2024 | -0.06x | $-2.70 Million | $47.50 Million | $50.20 Million | ▼ -108.3% |
| 2023 | 0.68x | $90.80 Million | $132.80 Million | $42.00 Million | ▲ +11.1% |
| 2022 | 0.62x | $60.80 Million | $98.80 Million | $38.00 Million | ▼ -28.6% |
| 2021 | 0.86x | $154.90 Million | $179.80 Million | $24.90 Million | ▲ +26.8% |
| 2020 | 0.68x | $95.50 Million | $140.60 Million | $45.10 Million | ▲ +32.7% |
| 2019 | 0.51x | $52.20 Million | $102.00 Million | $49.80 Million | ▼ -13.1% |
| 2018 | 0.59x | $69.40 Million | $117.80 Million | $48.40 Million | ▼ -30.3% |
| 2017 | 0.85x | $122.80 Million | $145.20 Million | $22.40 Million | ▲ +7.0% |
| 2016 | 0.79x | $87.50 Million | $110.70 Million | $23.20 Million | ▼ -3.2% |
| 2015 | 0.82x | $100.40 Million | $122.90 Million | $22.50 Million | ▲ +36.3% |
| 2014 | 0.60x | $43.40 Million | $72.40 Million | $29.00 Million | ▲ +475.3% |
| 2013 | -0.16x | $-5.31 Million | $33.24 Million | $38.55 Million | ▼ -331.5% |
| 2012 | -0.04x | $-919.00K | $24.82 Million | $25.74 Million | ▼ -134.7% |
| 2011 | 0.11x | $1.82 Million | $17.04 Million | $15.22 Million | ▼ -83.3% |
| 2010 | 0.64x | $17.46 Million | $27.37 Million | $9.91 Million | ▲ +12.3% |
| 2009 | 0.57x | $24.53 Million | $43.17 Million | $18.64 Million | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2009 | 0.57x | $24.53 Million | $43.17 Million | $18.64 Million | ▼ -23.9% |
| 2008 | 0.75x | $58.98 Million | $79.00 Million | $20.02 Million | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2008 | 0.75x | $58.98 Million | $79.00 Million | $20.02 Million | ▼ -7.7% |
| 2007 | 0.81x | $45.59 Million | $56.37 Million | $10.78 Million | ▲ +169.7% |
| 2006 | 0.30x | $8.89 Million | $29.65 Million | $20.76 Million | ▼ -48.1% |
| 2005 | 0.58x | $25.97 Million | $44.95 Million | $18.98 Million | ▲ +2.7% |
| 2004 | 0.56x | $24.82 Million | $44.13 Million | $19.30 Million | ▲ +0.3% |
| 2003 | 0.56x | $29.56 Million | $52.73 Million | $23.17 Million | ▼ -6.7% |
| 2002 | 0.60x | $24.54 Million | $40.85 Million | $16.30 Million | ▲ +15.4% |
| 2001 | 0.52x | $16.92 Million | $32.50 Million | $15.58 Million | ▼ -7.9% |
| 2000 | 0.57x | $32.11 Million | $56.77 Million | $24.67 Million | ▲ +189.9% |
| 1999 | 0.20x | $6.30 Million | $32.30 Million | $26.00 Million | ▼ -33.3% |
| 1998 | 0.29x | $11.20 Million | $38.30 Million | $27.10 Million | ▲ +180.6% |
| 1997 | -0.36x | $-16.30 Million | $44.90 Million | $61.20 Million | ▼ -174.0% |
| 1996 | 0.49x | $21.30 Million | $43.40 Million | $22.10 Million | ▼ -8.0% |
| 1995 | 0.53x | $19.90 Million | $37.30 Million | $17.40 Million | ▲ +114.7% |
| 1994 | 0.25x | $4.20 Million | $16.90 Million | $12.70 Million | ▲ +188.9% |
| 1993 | 0.09x | $1.60 Million | $18.60 Million | $17.00 Million | ▼ -83.4% |
| 1992 | 0.52x | $11.20 Million | $21.60 Million | $10.40 Million | ▲ +1.8% |
| 1991 | 0.51x | $8.10 Million | $15.90 Million | $7.80 Million | ▼ -18.9% |
| 1990 | 0.63x | $10.30 Million | $16.40 Million | $6.10 Million | — |