MEI
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Methode Electronics, Inc. (MEI) closed at $13.99 as of 2026-07-31, trading 18.2% below its 200-week moving average of $17.10. This places MEI in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -10.9% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 66, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 0.7x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.34 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2236 weeks of data, MEI has crossed below its 200-week moving average 36 times. On average, these episodes lasted 22 weeks. Historically, investors who bought MEI at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +14.9%.
With a market cap of $496 million, MEI is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 11.3%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at -5.2%. The stock trades at 0.7x book value.
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 33.6 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in MEI would have grown to $857, compared to $3098 for the S&P 500. MEI has returned 6.6% annualized vs 10.8% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -44.4% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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 +10.6% after 12 months (median +7.0%), compared to +5.1% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 58% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +66.1% vs +19.1% 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.
Bean Score Experimental
The Bean Score measures how far a stock's free cash flow yield has deviated from its own quarterly baseline, normalized by the stock's historical behavior. Between earnings dates, FCF is constant — so the score is purely a function of stock price. The levels below show at what prices MEI would reach each dislocation threshold.
Dislocation Price Levels
Prices where MEI's Bean Score would hit each σ threshold. Valid until next earnings report: 2026-09-08.
| Level | σ | Price | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Value | +2σ | $3.50 | Unusually cheap — potential buy zone |
| Value | +1σ | $4.80 | Cheap vs. own history |
| Fair Value | +0σ | $7.65 | Historical mean behavior |
| Expensive | -1σ | $18.84 | Expensive vs. own history |
| Deep Expensive | -2σ | N/A | Unusually expensive — potential trim zone |
Quarterly FCF & Yield Trailing twelve-month free cash flow and yield at each quarter end
Signal Accuracy Collecting Data
The Bean Score system is accumulating weekly data to validate signal accuracy. After 13+ weeks of history, this section will display win rates and average returns for each σ threshold crossing — answering the question: "When this score says cheap or expensive, does the price subsequently move in the expected direction?"
Theoretical framework — not backtested or forward-tested. The Bean Score uses trailing twelve-month free cash flow yield as a dislocation identifier. It measures whether the market has pushed a stock's yield unusually far from its own baseline behavior. These levels are reference points for identifying potential swing trade opportunities, not buy/sell signals. FCF values update quarterly with earnings; between reports, all movement is price-driven.
Dislocation Scores Experimental
Each score measures deviation from MEI's own historical baseline — the same idea as the Bean Score, applied to different fundamentals. Positive means cheaper or more dislocated than this stock's norm. Scores marked σ are normalized by the stock's own variability; pp values are simple deltas from its recent baseline.
Theoretical framework — not backtested. These scores describe how unusual today's readings are for this specific company. They are starting points for research, not buy or sell signals. Annual-statement scores (buyback, accruals, FCF vs history) rest on only ~4 yearly data points and are deltas, not sigmas.
Historical Touches
MEI has crossed below its 200-week MA 36 times with an average 1-year return of +14.9% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1983 | Aug 1984 | 42 | 37.6% | +35.7% | +6089.1% |
| Nov 1986 | Nov 1986 | 1 | 1.4% | -24.2% | +3838.5% |
| Dec 1986 | Jan 1987 | 2 | 2.2% | -21.9% | +3838.5% |
| Oct 1987 | Mar 1990 | 127 | 41.0% | -1.2% | +4297.1% |
| Oct 1990 | Oct 1990 | 2 | 0.3% | +95.8% | +3666.9% |
| Jan 1998 | Feb 1998 | 2 | 5.1% | -4.5% | +334.8% |
| Feb 1998 | Mar 1998 | 6 | 10.1% | -28.5% | +336.6% |
| May 1998 | May 1999 | 53 | 34.7% | +7.7% | +356.1% |
| Oct 1999 | Nov 1999 | 1 | 2.6% | +138.3% | +301.7% |
| Nov 2000 | Dec 2000 | 3 | 6.2% | +5.3% | +195.6% |
| Dec 2000 | Jul 2001 | 30 | 44.3% | -4.2% | +208.1% |
| Aug 2001 | Sep 2001 | 1 | 0.0% | +14.4% | +173.4% |
| Sep 2001 | Dec 2001 | 15 | 24.7% | +57.6% | +262.3% |
| Jan 2002 | Feb 2002 | 3 | 6.0% | +21.9% | +183.0% |
| Jul 2002 | Aug 2002 | 4 | 9.0% | +28.0% | +157.5% |
| Sep 2002 | Nov 2002 | 11 | 23.8% | +36.9% | +143.4% |
| Jan 2003 | May 2003 | 19 | 20.0% | +35.0% | +132.2% |
| May 2005 | May 2005 | 1 | 0.1% | -4.7% | +109.5% |
| Oct 2005 | Jan 2006 | 14 | 13.0% | +3.7% | +111.5% |
| Mar 2006 | Nov 2006 | 35 | 32.8% | +27.7% | +101.9% |
| Dec 2006 | Jan 2007 | 7 | 4.2% | +40.1% | +97.1% |
| Jan 2008 | Jan 2008 | 1 | 1.9% | -46.7% | +82.8% |
| Feb 2008 | Jun 2008 | 17 | 13.8% | -49.3% | +83.8% |
| Jun 2008 | Aug 2008 | 6 | 13.2% | -31.0% | +99.4% |
| Aug 2008 | Jan 2010 | 71 | 74.2% | -16.5% | +89.2% |
| Aug 2010 | Nov 2010 | 14 | 17.2% | +2.7% | +103.5% |
| Aug 2011 | Oct 2011 | 10 | 19.7% | +11.6% | +125.1% |
| Nov 2011 | Jan 2012 | 7 | 14.3% | +23.2% | +142.9% |
| Apr 2012 | Jul 2012 | 13 | 18.0% | +66.4% | +115.8% |
| Jan 2016 | Jan 2016 | 1 | 0.7% | +66.3% | -30.9% |
| Feb 2016 | Feb 2016 | 1 | 1.8% | +70.0% | -30.8% |
| Sep 2018 | Sep 2019 | 51 | 39.5% | -4.8% | -54.2% |
| Sep 2019 | Oct 2019 | 5 | 6.6% | -18.4% | -51.1% |
| Jan 2020 | Nov 2020 | 41 | 33.7% | +16.9% | -49.6% |
| Oct 2022 | Oct 2022 | 1 | 0.2% | -29.4% | -55.5% |
| Jun 2023 | Ongoing | 164+ | 80.2% | Ongoing | -58.6% |
| Average | 22 | — | +14.9% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MEI below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-07-31, Methode Electronics, Inc. (MEI) is trading 18.2% below its 200-week moving average of $17.10. The current price is $13.99.
What is MEI's 200-week moving average price?
Methode Electronics, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $17.10 as of 2026-07-31. 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 +14.9%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 22 weeks on average.
Is MEI a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about MEI as of 2026-07-31: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 66. Free cash flow yield is 11.3%. Return on equity is -5.2%. Price-to-book is 0.7x. 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 33.6 years, $100 invested in MEI would have grown to $857, compared to $3098 for the S&P 500. That's 6.6% annualized vs 10.8% 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 146.00%.
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 2026-07-31