The stock price of Methode Electronics, Inc (NYSE: MEI) has dropped by -3.26 compared to previous close of 12.26. Despite this, the company has seen a gain of 8.11% in its stock price over the last five trading days. accesswire.com reported 2025-01-14 that NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESSWIRE / January 14, 2025 / Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is investigating potential claims on behalf of purchasers of Methode Electronics, Inc. (“Methode Electronics” or “the Company”) (NYSE:MEI). Investors who purchased Methode Electronics securities prior to December 2, 2021, and continue to hold to the present, are encouraged to obtain additional information and assist the investigation by visiting the firm’s site: bgandg.com/MEI.
Is It Worth Investing in Methode Electronics, Inc (NYSE: MEI) Right Now?
Moreover, the 36-month beta value for MEI is 0.76. Analysts have varying opinions on the stock, with 0 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 0 as “overweight,” 4 as “hold,” and 0 as “sell.”
The public float for MEI is 33.11M and currently, short sellers hold a 5.30% of that float. On January 20, 2025, MEI’s average trading volume was 434.29K shares.
MEI’s Market Performance
The stock of Methode Electronics, Inc (MEI) has seen a 8.11% increase in the past week, with a -7.78% drop in the past month, and a 5.52% gain in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 5.50%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 5.64% for MEI. The simple moving average for the past 20 days is -0.23% for MEI’s stock, with a 5.83% simple moving average for the past 200 days.
Analysts’ Opinion of MEI
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for MEI stocks, with Jefferies repeating the rating for MEI by listing it as a “Hold.” The predicted price for MEI in the upcoming period, according to Jefferies is $12 based on the research report published on April 09, 2024 of the previous year 2024.
Sidoti, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see MEI reach a price target of $17. The rating they have provided for MEI stocks is “Neutral” according to the report published on March 07th, 2024.
Jefferies gave a rating of “Buy” to MEI, setting the target price at $52 in the report published on November 22nd of the previous year.
MEI Trading at 4.32% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought MEI to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -46.58% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 5.64%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 5.50%, as shares sank -6.25% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading +29.48% upper at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, MEI rose by +8.11%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by +1.72% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $11.89. In addition, Methode Electronics, Inc saw 0.59% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further gains.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at MEI starting from LINDSEY MARY A, who purchase 8,800 shares at the price of $11.38 back on Sep 23 ’24. After this action, LINDSEY MARY A now owns 25,970 shares of Methode Electronics, Inc, valued at $100,108 using the latest closing price.
Blom David P, the Director of Methode Electronics, Inc, purchase 9,320 shares at $10.81 during a trade that took place back on Sep 18 ’24, which means that Blom David P is holding 37,531 shares at $100,749 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for MEI
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- -0.01 for the present operating margin
- 0.16 for the gross margin
The net margin for Methode Electronics, Inc stands at -0.08. The total capital return value is set at -0.01. Equity return is now at value -11.22, with -6.21 for asset returns.
Based on Methode Electronics, Inc (MEI), the company’s capital structure generated 0.33 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.04. The debt to equity ratio resting at 0.5. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is -0.45.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is -52.8 million with net debt to EBITDA at -38.96. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 0.64. The receivables turnover for the company is 4.25for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.79. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 2.75.
Conclusion
To wrap up, the performance of Methode Electronics, Inc (MEI) has been mixed in recent times. The stock has received a mixed of “buy” and “hold” ratings from analysts. It’s important to note that the stock is currently trading at a significant distance from its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
