Methode Electronics Inc (MEI) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Methode Electronics Inc (MEI) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 50.7% as of January 2026. Working capital of $342.50 Million (current assets of $585.30 Million minus current liabilities of $242.80 Million) is measured against net assets of $675.00 Million. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See financial agility of Methode Electronics Inc to measure the company's free cash flow as a share of total liabilities.
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Methode Electronics Inc Working Capital to Net Assets (1986–2025)
This chart shows how Methode Electronics Inc's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 42 annual periods from 1986 to 2025. As of January 2026, the ratio stands at 50.7%, reflecting working capital of $342.50 Million against net assets of $675.00 Million USD. See MEI days of operational coverage to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Methode Electronics Inc (1986–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Methode Electronics Inc from 1986 to 2025, covering 42 annual filings. Each row shows current assets, current liabilities, working capital, net assets, the ratio, and the change in percentage points compared to the prior year. For live market cap and the full company profile, see Methode Electronics Inc stock valuation.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (USD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 47.1% | $326.70 Million | $693.30 Million | $559.90 Million | $233.20 Million | ▼ -5.9 pp |
| 2024 | 53.0% | $406.30 Million | $766.00 Million | $637.70 Million | $231.40 Million | ▲ +7.2 pp |
| 2023 | 45.8% | $436.40 Million | $952.90 Million | $664.40 Million | $228.00 Million | ▼ -2.4 pp |
| 2022 | 48.2% | $440.40 Million | $913.80 Million | $629.00 Million | $188.60 Million | ▼ -1.0 pp |
| 2021 | 49.2% | $451.30 Million | $918.00 Million | $674.00 Million | $222.70 Million | ▼ -4.7 pp |
| 2020 | 53.8% | $421.80 Million | $783.40 Million | $565.60 Million | $143.80 Million | ▲ +14.3 pp |
| 2019 | 39.5% | $272.60 Million | $689.70 Million | $453.50 Million | $180.90 Million | ▼ -22.9 pp |
| 2018 | 62.4% | $393.00 Million | $630.00 Million | $550.00 Million | $157.00 Million | ▼ -12.6 pp |
| 2017 | 75.0% | $405.90 Million | $541.10 Million | $530.30 Million | $124.40 Million | ▼ -5.5 pp |
| 2016 | 80.5% | $378.30 Million | $470.10 Million | $496.20 Million | $117.90 Million | ▲ +13.4 pp |
| 2015 | 67.0% | $307.70 Million | $459.00 Million | $438.30 Million | $130.60 Million | ▼ -0.3 pp |
| 2014 | 67.3% | $263.90 Million | $392.20 Million | $381.70 Million | $117.80 Million | ▲ +9.2 pp |
| 2013 | 58.1% | $168.18 Million | $289.58 Million | $258.65 Million | $90.47 Million | ▼ -0.1 pp |
| 2012 | 58.2% | $148.56 Million | $255.22 Million | $240.43 Million | $91.88 Million | ▲ +7.2 pp |
| 2011 | 51.0% | $133.11 Million | $261.14 Million | $195.96 Million | $62.85 Million | ▼ -1.5 pp |
| 2010 | 52.5% | $125.85 Million | $239.94 Million | $184.60 Million | $58.74 Million | ▼ -2.7 pp |
| 2009 | 55.1% | $127.73 Million | $231.78 Million | $181.25 Million | $53.52 Million | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 2009 | 55.1% | $127.73 Million | $231.78 Million | $181.25 Million | $53.52 Million | ▲ +5.7 pp |
| 2008 | 49.4% | $184.10 Million | $372.79 Million | $261.23 Million | $77.12 Million | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 2008 | 49.4% | $184.10 Million | $372.79 Million | $261.23 Million | $77.12 Million | ▲ +7.1 pp |
| 2007 | 42.3% | $136.98 Million | $324.21 Million | $209.44 Million | $72.46 Million | ▼ -8.2 pp |
| 2006 | 50.4% | $147.07 Million | $291.71 Million | $221.27 Million | $74.20 Million | ▲ +0.8 pp |
| 2005 | 49.6% | $140.11 Million | $282.52 Million | $205.33 Million | $65.22 Million | ▲ +4.5 pp |
| 2004 | 45.1% | $112.09 Million | $248.58 Million | $169.35 Million | $57.26 Million | ▼ -4.3 pp |
| 2003 | 49.4% | $125.85 Million | $255.00 Million | $175.16 Million | $49.32 Million | ▼ -0.8 pp |
| 2002 | 50.1% | $115.22 Million | $229.84 Million | $165.42 Million | $50.20 Million | ▼ -3.6 pp |
| 2001 | 53.8% | $123.33 Million | $229.33 Million | $177.32 Million | $54.00 Million | ▲ +8.7 pp |
| 2000 | 45.0% | $123.35 Million | $273.83 Million | $178.59 Million | $55.24 Million | ▼ -0.8 pp |
| 1999 | 45.8% | $113.90 Million | $248.50 Million | $171.00 Million | $57.10 Million | ▲ +4.2 pp |
| 1998 | 41.7% | $94.20 Million | $226.00 Million | $144.70 Million | $50.50 Million | ▲ +2.0 pp |
| 1997 | 39.7% | $78.30 Million | $197.20 Million | $122.80 Million | $44.50 Million | ▼ -15.4 pp |
| 1996 | 55.1% | $91.00 Million | $165.10 Million | $137.00 Million | $46.00 Million | ▼ -1.2 pp |
| 1995 | 56.3% | $76.00 Million | $134.90 Million | $119.70 Million | $43.70 Million | ▲ +1.8 pp |
| 1994 | 54.5% | $58.80 Million | $107.90 Million | $97.00 Million | $38.20 Million | ▲ +9.6 pp |
| 1993 | 44.9% | $38.00 Million | $84.70 Million | $72.00 Million | $34.00 Million | ▼ -1.1 pp |
| 1992 | 46.0% | $31.10 Million | $67.60 Million | $59.60 Million | $28.50 Million | ▼ -6.0 pp |
| 1991 | 52.0% | $32.40 Million | $62.30 Million | $53.90 Million | $21.50 Million | ▼ -1.8 pp |
| 1990 | 53.8% | $29.50 Million | $54.80 Million | $51.40 Million | $21.90 Million | ▲ +1.1 pp |
| 1989 | 52.7% | $26.30 Million | $49.90 Million | $42.30 Million | $16.00 Million | ▼ -3.7 pp |
| 1988 | 56.4% | $27.20 Million | $48.20 Million | $41.50 Million | $14.30 Million | ▲ +0.4 pp |
| 1987 | 56.0% | $24.10 Million | $43.00 Million | $36.60 Million | $12.50 Million | ▼ -3.4 pp |
| 1986 | 59.4% | $24.00 Million | $40.40 Million | $35.60 Million | $11.60 Million | — |