Methode Electronics Inc (MEI) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Methode Electronics Inc (MEI) has net assets worth $677.50 Million USD as of April 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($1.31 Billion) and total liabilities ($628.60 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. Check asset allocation strategy of Methode Electronics Inc to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $677.50 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 51.87% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 7.3% |
| 5-Year Change | -25.86% |
| 10-Year Change | 25.21% |
| Growth Volatility | 12.96 |
Methode Electronics Inc - Net Assets Trend (1986–2026)
This chart illustrates how Methode Electronics Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. For live market cap and overall valuation, see Methode Electronics Inc (MEI) total market value.
Annual Net Assets for Methode Electronics Inc (1986–2026)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Methode Electronics Inc from 1986 to 2026. Also explore net asset growth rate of Methode Electronics Inc to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | $677.50 Million | -2.28% |
| 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 1939.6% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (April 2026)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $479.30 Million | 70.75% |
| Common Stock | $18.40 Million | 2.72% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-8.80 Million | -1.30% |
| Other Components | $188.60 Million | 27.84% |
| Total Equity | $677.50 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 |
|---|---|
|
Beijing Emerging Eastern Aviation Equipment Co Ltd Class A
SHE:002933
|
$471.03 Million |
|
MMTEC Inc
NASDAQ:MTC
|
$471.05 Million |
|
Sligro Food Group NV
AS:SLIGR
|
$471.11 Million |
|
Xinjiang East Universe Group Gas Co Ltd
SHG:603706
|
$471.11 Million |
|
ChoiceOne Financial Services Inc
NASDAQ:COFS
|
$470.95 Million |
|
Hunan Sundy Science and Technology Co Ltd
SHE:300515
|
$470.89 Million |
|
Chorus Aviation Inc
TO:CHR
|
$470.82 Million |
|
Tadiran Hldg
TA:TDRN
|
$470.73 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 2025 to 2026, total equity changed from 693,300,000 to 677,500,000, a change of -15,800,000 (-2.3%).
- Net loss of 35,700,000 reduced equity.
- Dividend payments of 8,300,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 1,400,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 21,000,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 8,600,000.
Equity Change Factors (2025 to 2026)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $-35.70 Million | -5.27% |
| Dividends Paid | $8.30 Million | -1.23% |
| Share Repurchases | $1.40 Million | -0.21% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $21.00 Million | +3.1% |
| Other Changes | $8.60 Million | +1.27% |
| Total Change | $- | -2.28% |
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: 0.69x
- 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 10.20x to 0.69x 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 | $13.27 | x |
| 1987-04-30 | $1.33 | $13.27 | x |
| 1988-04-30 | $1.51 | $13.27 | x |
| 1989-04-30 | $1.59 | $13.27 | x |
| 1990-04-30 | $1.61 | $13.27 | x |
| 1991-04-30 | $1.89 | $13.27 | x |
| 1992-04-30 | $2.06 | $13.27 | x |
| 1993-04-30 | $2.48 | $13.27 | x |
| 1994-04-30 | $3.13 | $13.27 | x |
| 1995-04-30 | $3.87 | $13.27 | x |
| 1996-04-30 | $4.72 | $13.27 | x |
| 1997-04-30 | $5.60 | $13.27 | x |
| 1998-04-30 | $6.40 | $13.27 | x |
| 1999-04-30 | $7.04 | $13.27 | x |
| 2000-04-30 | $7.71 | $13.27 | x |
| 2001-04-30 | $6.40 | $13.27 | x |
| 2002-04-30 | $6.64 | $13.27 | x |
| 2003-04-30 | $7.00 | $13.27 | x |
| 2004-04-30 | $6.95 | $13.27 | x |
| 2005-04-30 | $7.83 | $13.27 | x |
| 2006-04-30 | $8.04 | $13.27 | x |
| 2007-04-30 | $8.82 | $13.27 | x |
| 2008-04-30 | $9.94 | $13.27 | x |
| 2008-05-31 | $9.94 | $13.27 | x |
| 2009-04-30 | $6.28 | $13.27 | x |
| 2009-05-31 | $6.28 | $13.27 | x |
| 2010-04-30 | $6.42 | $13.27 | x |
| 2011-04-30 | $6.85 | $13.27 | x |
| 2012-04-30 | $6.78 | $13.27 | x |
| 2013-04-30 | $7.64 | $13.27 | x |
| 2014-04-30 | $10.26 | $13.27 | x |
| 2015-04-30 | $11.69 | $13.27 | x |
| 2016-04-30 | $12.22 | $13.27 | x |
| 2017-04-30 | $14.43 | $13.27 | x |
| 2018-04-30 | $16.78 | $13.27 | x |
| 2019-04-30 | $18.31 | $13.27 | x |
| 2020-04-30 | $20.70 | $13.27 | x |
| 2021-04-30 | $23.96 | $13.27 | x |
| 2022-04-30 | $24.16 | $13.27 | x |
| 2023-04-30 | $25.61 | $13.27 | x |
| 2024-04-30 | $21.60 | $13.27 | x |
| 2025-04-30 | $19.53 | $13.27 | x |
| 2026-04-30 | $19.10 | $13.27 | 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): -5.27%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -3.50%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.78x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.93x
- Recent ROE (-5.27%) is below the historical average (7.61%), 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 | 24.50% | 12.44% | 1.34x | 1.47x | $56.88 Million |
| 2015 | 22.03% | 11.47% | 1.45x | 1.32x | $55.20 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 |
| 2026 | -5.27% | -3.50% | 0.78x | 1.93x | $-103.45 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: $392,754,300
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 10.15%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methode Electronics Inc (MEI) | $677.50 Million | 14.60% | 0.93x | $471.02 Million |
| Allient Inc. (ALNT) | $72.29 Million | 12.56% | 1.49x | $1.71 Billion |
| Amphenol Corporation (APH) | $2.18 Billion | 23.99% | 1.03x | $95.33 Billion |
| Bel Fuse A Inc (BELFA) | $262.35 Million | 20.08% | 1.14x | $420.58 Million |
| Bel Fuse B Inc (BELFB) | $28.50 Million | 2.46% | 0.21x | $2.98 Billion |
| Benchmark Electronics Inc (BHE) | $1.13 Billion | 2.02% | 0.68x | $2.71 Billion |
| Cps Technologies (CPSH) | $2.60 Million | 7.69% | 0.23x | $75.92 Million |
| CTS Corporation (CTS) | $119.40 Million | 1.59% | 0.43x | $1.36 Billion |
| Data I/O Corporation (DAIO) | $48.20 Million | 9.54% | 0.29x | $25.54 Million |
| Daktronics Inc (DAKT) | $20.10 Million | 4.98% | 0.41x | $848.70 Million |
| Deswell Industries Inc (DSWL) | $57.10 Million | 16.64% | 0.13x | $49.09 Million |
About Methode Electronics Inc
Methode Electronics, Inc. designs, engineers, manufacture, and sells mechatronic products in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. The company operates in four segments: Automotive, Industrial, Interface, and Medical. Its Automotive segment supplies electronic and electro-mechanical devices and related products to automobile original equipment manufacturers directly or through… Read more