Methode Electronics Inc (MEI) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Methode Electronics Inc (MEI) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of -0.18x as of April 2026. Free cash flow of $-900.00K represents 0% of operating cash flow ($4.90 Million). Explore Methode Electronics Inc capital reinvestment ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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Methode Electronics Inc Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1990–2026)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Methode Electronics Inc across 39 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see how efficiently does Methode Electronics Inc generate cash.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Methode Electronics Inc (1990–2026)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Methode Electronics Inc. Check Methode Electronics Inc (MEI) total reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (USD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.41x | $15.60 Million | $38.00 Million | $22.40 Million | ▲ +171.3% |
| 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 | — |