Mei.Ax
MEI.AX operates in the Diversified Mining industry, extracting and processing various minerals and metals for industrial and commercial applications.
Business. METHODE ELECTRONICS INC (MEI) is an automobile manufacturer operating within the Automobiles & Auto Parts industry. The company generates revenue through product sales and is headquartered in the United States. It is primarily listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MEI. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available.
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6 analysts · consensus BuyAt a glance
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- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
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- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
Pre-earnings brief
Methode Electronics, Inc. (MEI) has entered the scope of this analysis with no prior baseline for comparative delta computation, marking the initial establishment of its financial profile. As this is the first analysis for the ticker, there are no recorded material changes to report against a previous period. The current snapshot serves as the foundational reference point for future monitoring of the company’s performance and structural shifts. The most significant activity observed involves a series of notable additions to the company’s shareholder base. Multiple investors have initiated new positions in MEI, with holdings reported across various dates including June 30, 2024, December 31, 2025, and March 31, 2026. These additions represent fresh capital inflows and indicate growing institutional or investor interest in the stock during these reporting periods. Specific details of these new holdings reveal varying levels of commitment. For instance, one investor acquired 3,191,371 shares valued at approximately $21.19 million as of December 31, 2025, while another added 2,978,522 shares worth roughly $30.83 million as of June 30, 2024. Additional positions established by March 31, 2026, include stakes ranging from 60,656 shares to 1,351,962 shares, with values spanning from $0.0003 million to $7.46 million. In terms of broader market context, MEI is currently tracked by one analyst and has one officer on record, with no index memberships noted. The company maintains a top holder count of 24, suggesting a distributed ownership structure. Recent news dispatch activity has been minimal, with only one dispatch recorded on June 25, 2026, amidst a period of otherwise quiet media coverage. This low volume of external commentary contrasts with the active accumulation of shares by new investors, highlighting a divergence between public narrative and private capital allocation.
Signals & dispatch
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Synthesis
METHODE ELECTRONICS INC (MEI) is an automobile manufacturer operating within the Automobiles & Auto Parts industry. The company generates revenue through product sales and is headquartered in the United States. It is primarily listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MEI. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available.
MEI.AX's capital structure is characterized by a high price-to-book ratio of 59.92, indicating that the market values the company significantly above its book value. The company's liquidity position is moderate, as reflected by a current ratio of 1.53, suggesting it can cover its short-term obligations but with limited buffer. The company's free cash flow is negative at -37,259,230 AUD, indicating that it is not generating sufficient cash from operations to fund its capital expenditures and other operational needs.
In terms of profitability, MEI.AX is currently unprofitable, with a net income of -36,467,530 AUD and an operating income of -37,453,530 AUD. The company's return on equity is -4.324%, and its return on assets is -2.1436%, both of which are significantly below the industry median for Diversified Mining companies. This suggests that the company is underperforming in terms of generating returns for its shareholders and utilizing its assets efficiently.
MEI.AX's revenue is not segmented by geographic regions or product lines in the provided data, making it difficult to assess the company's exposure to different markets or the concentration of its revenue sources. However, the company's operations are likely concentrated in the regions where it has mining assets, which can expose it to local economic and regulatory risks.
The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, as it is currently reporting negative operating and net income. The outlook for the current fiscal year does not provide specific numeric deltas for revenue growth, but the negative cash flows and unprofitability suggest that the company may face challenges in achieving positive growth in the near term. The company's capital expenditures are relatively low at -1,175,020 AUD, which may indicate a conservative approach to investment or a lack of expansion opportunities.
The risk assessment for MEI.AX indicates a medium level of liquidity risk, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04, suggesting that the company has a relatively low level of debt compared to its equity. However, the company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, which could pose a risk to its short-term liquidity. The dilution risk is assessed as low, but the company's negative free cash flow and unprofitability could lead to the need for additional financing, which might result in share dilution.
Recent events and filings for MEI.AX do not provide specific details, but the company's financial performance and risk profile suggest that it may be facing operational and financial challenges. The company's mean price target of 0.36 AUD, as estimated by analysts, is significantly higher than its current market price of 0.175 AUD, indicating that analysts have a more optimistic view of the company's future performance than is currently reflected in its stock price.
Methode Electronics, Inc. (MEI) has entered the scope of this analysis with no prior baseline for comparative delta computation, marking the initial establishment of its financial profile. As this is the first analysis for the ticker, there are no recorded material changes to report against a previous period. The current snapshot serves as the foundational reference point for future monitoring of the company’s performance and structural shifts. The most significant activity observed involves a series of notable additions to the company’s shareholder base. Multiple investors have initiated new positions in MEI, with holdings reported across various dates including June 30, 2024, December 31, 2025, and March 31, 2026. These additions represent fresh capital inflows and indicate growing institutional or investor interest in the stock during these reporting periods. Specific details of these new holdings reveal varying levels of commitment. For instance, one investor acquired 3,191,371 shares valued at approximately $21.19 million as of December 31, 2025, while another added 2,978,522 shares worth roughly $30.83 million as of June 30, 2024. Additional positions established by March 31, 2026, include stakes ranging from 60,656 shares to 1,351,962 shares, with values spanning from $0.0003 million to $7.46 million. In terms of broader market context, MEI is currently tracked by one analyst and has one officer on record, with no index memberships noted. The company maintains a top holder count of 24, suggesting a distributed ownership structure. Recent news dispatch activity has been minimal, with only one dispatch recorded on June 25, 2026, amidst a period of otherwise quiet media coverage. This low volume of external commentary contrasts with the active accumulation of shares by new investors, highlighting a divergence between public narrative and private capital allocation.
- MEI.AX is currently unprofitable with negative operating and net income.
- The company's price-to-book ratio is significantly high, indicating a disconnect between market valuation and book value.
- MEI.AX has a moderate liquidity position with a current ratio of 1.53.
- The company's return on equity and return on assets are below the industry median, indicating poor performance in generating returns.
- Analysts have a more optimistic view of the company's future performance, as reflected in the mean price target of 0.36 AUD.
- "margin_outlook_rationale": "The company's margin outlook is negative due to its current unprofitability and negative operating income.",
Bull / Bear case
Generated · model-assistedMethode Electronics maintains a healthy current ratio of 2.40, indicating sufficient short-term liquidity to cover immediate obligations.
The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51 remains below the automobile cohort median of 0.40, suggesting manageable leverage levels.
Capital expenditure intensity is best-in-class relative to peers, reflecting efficient investment strategies within the automobile sector.
Free cash flow turned negative at -$15.2 million, representing an 82.2% decline and raising concerns about cash generation.
The company faces high credit risk and medium liquidity risk, indicating potential difficulties in meeting financial obligations.
In focus — financials by report
Valuation
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Peer comparison
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Predictor forecast
| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | -0,01 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 0 AUD |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | -25,7M AUD |
Options
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sell-side coverageEstimate revisions
consensus EPS · 26-week trendSell-side observations
Themes
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Risk factors
- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
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- Price To Bookmarket_price / (adjusted_book_value / shares_outstanding_diluted)
- Dilution Ratio(shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
- Market Priceinput from market-data provider (delayed close or quote-shim mid)
- Market Capmarket_price * shares_outstanding_diluted
- Net Cashcash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
- MEI.AX Market data — financials · 2026-05-28
- Meteoric Resources NL Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-28
Ownership & reference
Leadership
- Andrew TunksExecutive Chairman of the Board
Insider activity
- Director, CEO and President · Common StockOther 7 986 @ $15,76$126K · 2026-07-15
- General Counsel · Common StockOther 1 801 @ $8,63$16K · 2026-05-02
- Director · Phantom StockOther 271 @ $8,63$2K · 2026-05-01
- Director · Phantom StockOther 181 @ $8,63$2K · 2026-05-01
- Director · Phantom StockOther 162 @ $8,63$1K · 2026-05-01
- Director · Phantom StockOther 271 @ $8,63$2K · 2026-05-01
- Director, CEO and President · Common StockOther 14 647 @ $8,02$117K · 2026-04-30
- Director · Phantom StockOther 258 @ $5,37$1K · 2026-01-31
- Director · Phantom StockOther 432 @ $5,37$2K · 2026-01-31
- Director · Phantom StockOther 432 @ $5,37$2K · 2026-01-31
- Director · Phantom StockOther 290 @ $5,37$2K · 2026-01-31
- CPO & EHS Officer · Common StockOther 142 @ $7,42$1K · 2026-01-15
- SVP Global Automotive Business · Common StockOther 3 696 @ $8,30$31K · 2025-12-02
- Director · Phantom StockOther 342 @ $6,73$2K · 2025-10-31
- Director · Phantom StockOther 205 @ $6,73$1K · 2025-10-31
- Director · Phantom StockOther 342 @ $6,73$2K · 2025-10-31
- Director · Phantom StockOther 229 @ $6,73$2K · 2025-10-31
- Chief Financial Officer · Common StockOther 14 012 @ $7,60$106K · 2025-10-01
- Director · Common StockOther 18 543 @ $8,00$148K · 2025-09-16
- Director · Phantom StockOther 18 543 @ $8,00$148K · 2025-09-16
- Director · Common StockOther 18 543 @ $8,00$148K · 2025-09-16
- Director · Phantom StockOther 18 543 @ $8,00$148K · 2025-09-16
- Director · Phantom StockOther 18 543 @ $8,00$148K · 2025-09-16
- Director · Common StockOther 18 543 @ $8,00$148K · 2025-09-16
- CPO & EHS Officer · Common StockOther 5 667 @ $8,14$46K · 2025-09-12
Short positioning
Geographic breakdown
Intel & risk
Evidence & claims
From filings & derived data- EPS (diluted) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES -1Unknown
- Operating cash flow (annual): USD 38MUnknown
- EPS (basic) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES -1Unknown
- Capex (annual): USD 22.4MUnknown
- Gross profit (annual): USD 202.2MUnknown
- R&D expense (annual): USD 37.5MUnknown
- Net income (annual): USD -35.7MUnknown
- Pre-tax income (annual): USD -10.7MUnknown
- Operating income (annual): USD 8.8MUnknown
- Revenue (annual): USD 1.02BUnknown
- Cost of revenue (annual): USD 817MUnknown
- Revenue (YoY) (2026-05-02 vs 2025-05-03): -2.8%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2026-05-02 vs 2025-05-03): 42.9%Derived (calculated)
- Gross profit (YoY) (2026-05-02 vs 2025-05-03): 23.7%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (basic) (YoY) (2026-05-02 vs 2025-05-03): 42.9%Derived (calculated)
- Net income (YoY) (2026-05-02 vs 2025-05-03): 43.0%Derived (calculated)
- Operating cash flow (YoY) (2026-05-02 vs 2025-05-03): 43.9%Derived (calculated)
- Operating income (YoY) (2026-05-02 vs 2025-05-03): 136.8%Derived (calculated)
- R&D expense (YoY) (2026-05-02 vs 2025-05-03): -10.3%Derived (calculated)
- Capex (YoY) (2026-05-02 vs 2025-05-03): -46.2%Derived (calculated)
- Cost of revenue (YoY) (2026-05-02 vs 2025-05-03): -7.7%Derived (calculated)
- Gross margin (FY 2026-05-02): 19.8%Derived (calculated)
- Net margin (FY 2026-05-02): -3.5%Derived (calculated)
- Current ratio (FY 2026-01-31): 2.41xDerived (calculated)