MEI
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Methode Electronics, Inc. (MEI) closed at $5.20 as of 2026-03-20, trading 73.3% below its 200-week moving average of $19.51. This places MEI in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -73.9% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 38, indicating neutral momentum.
A big jump in activity this week — 2.1x the usual volume, and the price went up. Significantly more people than usual decided to buy. This kind of surge, especially on a stock already below its 200-week average, can be an early sign that sentiment is shifting.
Over the past 2217 weeks of data, MEI has crossed below its 200-week moving average 36 times. On average, these episodes lasted 21 weeks. Historically, investors who bought MEI at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +14.3%.
With a market cap of $184 million, MEI is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 40.9%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at -9.3%. The stock trades at 0.3x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 6.5% over the past three years. This stock also meets the Yartseva multibagger criteria as a small-cap with strong free cash flow yield and reasonable book value.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in MEI would have grown to $315, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. MEI has returned 3.5% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -100% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: MEI vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After MEI Crosses Below the Line?
Across 31 historical episodes, buying MEI when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +9.6% after 12 months (median +6.0%), compared to +6.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 55% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +62.3% vs +20.6% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment MEI crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
MEI has crossed below its 200-week MA 36 times with an average 1-year return of +14.3% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1983 | Aug 1984 | 42 | 37.6% | +35.7% | +2176.7% |
| Nov 1986 | Nov 1986 | 1 | 1.4% | -24.2% | +1348.8% |
| Dec 1986 | Jan 1987 | 3 | 2.2% | -21.9% | +1348.8% |
| Oct 1987 | Mar 1990 | 127 | 41.0% | -1.2% | +1517.5% |
| Oct 1990 | Oct 1990 | 2 | 0.5% | +96.0% | +1289.6% |
| Jan 1998 | Feb 1998 | 2 | 5.1% | -4.5% | +60.0% |
| Feb 1998 | Mar 1998 | 6 | 10.0% | -28.5% | +60.6% |
| May 1998 | May 1999 | 53 | 34.6% | +7.7% | +67.8% |
| Oct 1999 | Nov 1999 | 1 | 2.5% | +138.3% | +47.8% |
| Nov 2000 | Dec 2000 | 3 | 6.2% | +5.3% | +8.8% |
| Dec 2000 | Jul 2001 | 30 | 44.3% | -4.2% | +13.3% |
| Sep 2001 | Dec 2001 | 15 | 24.7% | +57.6% | +33.3% |
| Jan 2002 | Feb 2002 | 3 | 6.0% | +21.3% | +4.1% |
| Jul 2002 | Aug 2002 | 4 | 9.0% | +28.0% | -5.3% |
| Sep 2002 | Nov 2002 | 11 | 23.8% | +36.9% | -10.5% |
| Jan 2003 | May 2003 | 19 | 20.0% | +34.8% | -14.2% |
| May 2005 | May 2005 | 1 | 0.0% | -4.7% | -22.9% |
| Oct 2005 | Jan 2006 | 14 | 12.9% | +3.7% | -22.2% |
| Mar 2006 | Nov 2006 | 35 | 32.8% | +27.7% | -25.7% |
| Dec 2006 | Jan 2007 | 5 | 4.2% | +40.1% | -27.5% |
| Jan 2008 | Jan 2008 | 1 | 2.3% | -47.2% | -32.5% |
| Feb 2008 | Jun 2008 | 17 | 13.8% | -49.3% | -32.4% |
| Jun 2008 | Aug 2008 | 6 | 13.2% | -31.0% | -26.7% |
| Aug 2008 | Jan 2010 | 71 | 74.2% | -16.5% | -30.4% |
| Aug 2010 | Nov 2010 | 14 | 17.1% | +2.7% | -25.1% |
| Aug 2011 | Oct 2011 | 10 | 19.6% | +11.6% | -17.2% |
| Nov 2011 | Jan 2012 | 7 | 14.2% | +23.2% | -10.6% |
| Apr 2012 | Jul 2012 | 13 | 17.9% | +66.9% | -20.0% |
| Jan 2016 | Jan 2016 | 1 | 1.0% | +66.5% | -74.5% |
| Feb 2016 | Feb 2016 | 1 | 1.8% | +70.0% | -74.5% |
| Sep 2018 | Sep 2019 | 51 | 39.5% | -4.8% | -83.2% |
| Sep 2019 | Oct 2019 | 5 | 6.6% | -18.4% | -82.0% |
| Jan 2020 | Nov 2020 | 41 | 33.7% | +16.9% | -81.5% |
| Jul 2022 | Jul 2022 | 1 | 0.3% | -4.4% | -83.3% |
| Oct 2022 | Oct 2022 | 1 | 0.5% | -29.5% | -83.6% |
| Jun 2023 | Ongoing | 145+ | 80.2% | Ongoing | -84.8% |
| Average | 21 | — | +14.3% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MEI below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Methode Electronics, Inc. (MEI) is trading 73.3% below its 200-week moving average of $19.51. The current price is $5.20.
What is MEI's 200-week moving average price?
Methode Electronics, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $19.51 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when MEI drops below its 200-week moving average?
MEI has crossed below its 200-week moving average 36 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +14.3%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 21 weeks on average.
Is MEI a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about MEI as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 38. Free cash flow yield is 40.9%. Return on equity is -9.3%. Price-to-book is 0.3x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does MEI compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in MEI would have grown to $315, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 3.5% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. MEI has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does MEI pay a dividend?
Yes. Methode Electronics, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 423.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20