Methode Electronics Inc
Methode Electronics, Inc. designs, engineers, produces, and sells mechatronic products internationally. The company operates in three segments: Automotive, Industrial, and Interface. The Automotive segment supplies electronic and electro-mechanical devices and related products to automobile original equipment manufacturers directly or through their tiered suppliers. This segment products include … Read more
Methode Electronics Inc (MEI) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of October 2025: $679.30 Million USD
Based on the latest financial reports, Methode Electronics Inc (MEI) has net assets worth $679.30 Million USD as of October 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($1.29 Billion) and total liabilities ($608.10 Million). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $679.30 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 52.77% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 7.56% |
| 5-Year Change | -24.48% |
| 10-Year Change | 47.48% |
| Growth Volatility | 13.02 |
Methode Electronics Inc - Net Assets Trend (1986–2025)
This chart illustrates how Methode Electronics Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Methode Electronics Inc (1986–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Methode Electronics Inc from 1986 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-30 | $693.30 Million | -9.49% |
| 2024-04-30 | $766.00 Million | -19.61% |
| 2023-04-30 | $952.90 Million | +4.28% |
| 2022-04-30 | $913.80 Million | -0.46% |
| 2021-04-30 | $918.00 Million | +17.18% |
| 2020-04-30 | $783.40 Million | +13.59% |
| 2019-04-30 | $689.70 Million | +9.48% |
| 2018-04-30 | $630.00 Million | +16.43% |
| 2017-04-30 | $541.10 Million | +15.10% |
| 2016-04-30 | $470.10 Million | +2.42% |
| 2015-04-30 | $459.00 Million | +17.03% |
| 2014-04-30 | $392.20 Million | +35.44% |
| 2013-04-30 | $289.58 Million | +13.46% |
| 2012-04-30 | $255.22 Million | -2.27% |
| 2011-04-30 | $261.14 Million | +8.84% |
| 2010-04-30 | $239.94 Million | +3.52% |
| 2009-05-31 | $231.78 Million | 0.00% |
| 2009-04-30 | $231.78 Million | -37.83% |
| 2008-05-31 | $372.79 Million | 0.00% |
| 2008-04-30 | $372.79 Million | +14.98% |
| 2007-04-30 | $324.21 Million | +11.14% |
| 2006-04-30 | $291.71 Million | +3.25% |
| 2005-04-30 | $282.52 Million | +13.65% |
| 2004-04-30 | $248.58 Million | -2.52% |
| 2003-04-30 | $255.00 Million | +10.95% |
| 2002-04-30 | $229.84 Million | +0.22% |
| 2001-04-30 | $229.33 Million | -16.25% |
| 2000-04-30 | $273.83 Million | +10.19% |
| 1999-04-30 | $248.50 Million | +9.96% |
| 1998-04-30 | $226.00 Million | +14.60% |
| 1997-04-30 | $197.20 Million | +19.44% |
| 1996-04-30 | $165.10 Million | +22.39% |
| 1995-04-30 | $134.90 Million | +25.02% |
| 1994-04-30 | $107.90 Million | +27.39% |
| 1993-04-30 | $84.70 Million | +25.30% |
| 1992-04-30 | $67.60 Million | +8.51% |
| 1991-04-30 | $62.30 Million | +13.69% |
| 1990-04-30 | $54.80 Million | +9.82% |
| 1989-04-30 | $49.90 Million | +3.53% |
| 1988-04-30 | $48.20 Million | +12.09% |
| 1987-04-30 | $43.00 Million | +6.44% |
| 1986-04-30 | $40.40 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Methode Electronics Inc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 2130.6% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (April 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $524.20 Million | 75.61% |
| Common Stock | $18.60 Million | 2.68% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-29.80 Million | -4.30% |
| Other Components | $180.30 Million | 26.01% |
| Total Equity | $693.30 Million | 100.00% |
Methode Electronics Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Methode Electronics Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
FM Mattsson Mora Group AB (publ)
ST:FMM-B
|
$182.97 Million |
|
Chang Chun Eurasia Group Co Ltd
SHG:600697
|
$182.98 Million |
|
OHB SE
XETRA:OHB
|
$182.98 Million |
|
Ceragon Networks Ltd
NASDAQ:CRNT
|
$183.00 Million |
|
Dongguan Chitwing Technology Co Ltd
SHE:002855
|
$182.92 Million |
|
Total Energy Services Inc
PINK:TOTZF
|
$182.85 Million |
|
Haypp Grp Ab
ST:HAYPP
|
$182.81 Million |
|
Ensign Energy Services Inc
PINK:ESVIF
|
$182.76 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Methode Electronics Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 766,000,000 to 693,300,000, a change of -72,700,000 (-9.5%).
- Net loss of 62,600,000 reduced equity.
- Dividend payments of 20,400,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 1,600,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 6,900,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $-62.60 Million | -9.03% |
| Dividends Paid | $20.40 Million | -2.94% |
| Share Repurchases | $1.60 Million | -0.23% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $6.90 Million | +1.0% |
| Other Changes | $5.00 Million | +0.72% |
| Total Change | $- | -9.49% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Methode Electronics Inc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 0.27x
- The company is trading below its book value, potentially indicating the market believes the assets are overvalued on the balance sheet or anticipates future losses.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 4.03x to 0.27x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-04-30 | $1.30 | $5.24 | x |
| 1987-04-30 | $1.33 | $5.24 | x |
| 1988-04-30 | $1.51 | $5.24 | x |
| 1989-04-30 | $1.59 | $5.24 | x |
| 1990-04-30 | $1.61 | $5.24 | x |
| 1991-04-30 | $1.89 | $5.24 | x |
| 1992-04-30 | $2.06 | $5.24 | x |
| 1993-04-30 | $2.48 | $5.24 | x |
| 1994-04-30 | $3.13 | $5.24 | x |
| 1995-04-30 | $3.87 | $5.24 | x |
| 1996-04-30 | $4.72 | $5.24 | x |
| 1997-04-30 | $5.60 | $5.24 | x |
| 1998-04-30 | $6.40 | $5.24 | x |
| 1999-04-30 | $7.04 | $5.24 | x |
| 2000-04-30 | $7.71 | $5.24 | x |
| 2001-04-30 | $6.40 | $5.24 | x |
| 2002-04-30 | $6.64 | $5.24 | x |
| 2003-04-30 | $7.00 | $5.24 | x |
| 2004-04-30 | $6.95 | $5.24 | x |
| 2005-04-30 | $7.83 | $5.24 | x |
| 2006-04-30 | $8.04 | $5.24 | x |
| 2007-04-30 | $8.82 | $5.24 | x |
| 2008-04-30 | $9.94 | $5.24 | x |
| 2008-05-31 | $9.94 | $5.24 | x |
| 2009-04-30 | $6.28 | $5.24 | x |
| 2009-05-31 | $6.28 | $5.24 | x |
| 2010-04-30 | $6.42 | $5.24 | x |
| 2011-04-30 | $6.85 | $5.24 | x |
| 2012-04-30 | $6.78 | $5.24 | x |
| 2013-04-30 | $7.64 | $5.24 | x |
| 2014-04-30 | $10.25 | $5.24 | x |
| 2015-04-30 | $11.68 | $5.24 | x |
| 2016-04-30 | $12.22 | $5.24 | x |
| 2017-04-30 | $14.43 | $5.24 | x |
| 2018-04-30 | $16.78 | $5.24 | x |
| 2019-04-30 | $18.31 | $5.24 | x |
| 2020-04-30 | $20.70 | $5.24 | x |
| 2021-04-30 | $23.96 | $5.24 | x |
| 2022-04-30 | $24.16 | $5.24 | x |
| 2023-04-30 | $25.61 | $5.24 | x |
| 2024-04-30 | $21.60 | $5.24 | x |
| 2025-04-30 | $19.53 | $5.24 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Methode Electronics Inc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): -9.03%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -5.97%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.80x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.88x
- Recent ROE (-9.03%) is below the historical average (7.92%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 14.60% | 6.15% | 1.62x | 1.47x | $1.86 Million |
| 1987 | 6.74% | 3.03% | 1.52x | 1.47x | $-1.40 Million |
| 1988 | 10.58% | 4.53% | 1.62x | 1.44x | $280.00K |
| 1989 | 4.41% | 1.80% | 1.64x | 1.49x | $-2.79 Million |
| 1990 | 9.31% | 3.84% | 1.57x | 1.55x | $-380.00K |
| 1991 | 12.68% | 5.29% | 1.66x | 1.44x | $1.67 Million |
| 1992 | 6.80% | 3.11% | 1.38x | 1.58x | $-2.16 Million |
| 1993 | 18.18% | 8.95% | 1.33x | 1.53x | $6.93 Million |
| 1994 | 19.46% | 9.85% | 1.33x | 1.49x | $10.21 Million |
| 1995 | 19.35% | 9.64% | 1.41x | 1.42x | $12.61 Million |
| 1996 | 19.62% | 10.54% | 1.38x | 1.35x | $15.89 Million |
| 1997 | 18.86% | 10.84% | 1.35x | 1.29x | $17.48 Million |
| 1998 | 15.62% | 9.31% | 1.32x | 1.27x | $12.70 Million |
| 1999 | 13.20% | 8.12% | 1.28x | 1.27x | $7.95 Million |
| 2000 | 11.28% | 7.32% | 1.24x | 1.25x | $3.50 Million |
| 2001 | 8.44% | 5.34% | 1.23x | 1.29x | $-3.58 Million |
| 2002 | 1.66% | 1.18% | 1.10x | 1.27x | $-19.18 Million |
| 2003 | 8.58% | 6.01% | 1.15x | 1.24x | $-3.63 Million |
| 2004 | 7.92% | 5.45% | 1.15x | 1.26x | $-5.18 Million |
| 2005 | 9.04% | 6.47% | 1.11x | 1.26x | $-2.72 Million |
| 2006 | 5.84% | 4.03% | 1.13x | 1.28x | $-12.12 Million |
| 2007 | 8.05% | 5.80% | 1.09x | 1.27x | $-6.34 Million |
| 2008 | 10.66% | 7.19% | 1.17x | 1.26x | $2.48 Million |
| 2008 | 10.66% | 7.19% | 1.17x | 1.26x | $2.48 Million |
| 2009 | -48.53% | -26.23% | 1.40x | 1.32x | $-135.66 Million |
| 2009 | -48.53% | -26.23% | 1.40x | 1.32x | $-135.66 Million |
| 2010 | 5.77% | 3.62% | 1.21x | 1.31x | $-10.02 Million |
| 2011 | 7.53% | 4.55% | 1.28x | 1.29x | $-6.40 Million |
| 2012 | 3.29% | 1.80% | 1.15x | 1.58x | $-17.12 Million |
| 2013 | 14.08% | 7.84% | 1.20x | 1.50x | $11.80 Million |
| 2014 | 24.52% | 12.44% | 1.34x | 1.47x | $56.91 Million |
| 2015 | 22.04% | 11.47% | 1.45x | 1.32x | $55.22 Million |
| 2016 | 18.00% | 10.46% | 1.23x | 1.40x | $37.59 Million |
| 2017 | 17.17% | 11.38% | 1.16x | 1.30x | $38.79 Million |
| 2018 | 9.08% | 6.30% | 0.99x | 1.45x | $-5.80 Million |
| 2019 | 13.28% | 9.16% | 0.81x | 1.79x | $22.63 Million |
| 2020 | 15.75% | 12.05% | 0.75x | 1.75x | $45.06 Million |
| 2021 | 13.32% | 11.24% | 0.74x | 1.60x | $30.50 Million |
| 2022 | 11.18% | 8.78% | 0.84x | 1.52x | $10.82 Million |
| 2023 | 8.19% | 6.54% | 0.75x | 1.68x | $-17.08 Million |
| 2024 | -16.10% | -11.06% | 0.79x | 1.83x | $-199.90 Million |
| 2025 | -9.03% | -5.97% | 0.80x | 1.88x | $-131.93 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Methode Electronics Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Electronic Components industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Electronic Components
- Average net assets among peers: $42,176,553,988
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -5.10%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methode Electronics Inc (MEI) | $679.30 Million | 14.60% | 0.90x | $182.93 Million |
| American Aires Inc (AAIRF) | $4.68 Million | -72.64% | 0.10x | $3.94 Million |
| Alpha Technologies Group Inc (AHAG) | $18.50 Million | 22.45% | 0.88x | $0.93 |
| Allient Inc. (ALNT) | $36.32 Million | 19.18% | 0.62x | $845.72 Million |
| alpha-En Corporation (ALPE) | $94.61K | -111.43% | 1.68x | $3.62K |
| Alps Electric Co Ltd (APELY) | $190.75 Billion | 5.84% | 1.24x | $2.39 Billion |
| Amphenol Corporation (APH) | $323.41 Million | 32.15% | 2.65x | $165.03 Billion |
| AT & S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik Aktiengesellschaft (ASAAF) | $226.29 Million | 18.25% | 1.19x | $344.33 Million |
| Audinate Group Limited (AUDGF) | $165.31 Million | -3.86% | 0.10x | $323.81 Million |
| AU Optronics Corp (AUOTY) | $212.82 Billion | 15.21% | 1.02x | $3.80 Billion |
| AVMPF (AVMPF) | $17.42 Billion | 23.89% | 2.47x | $7.28 Billion |