Interest Coverage Ratio: 2.46x
Is the interest coverage ratio high or low?
The interest coverage ratio of 2.46x is 82% below its 5-year average of 13.99x, near the low end of its 5-year range (-13.67x–72.67x).
As of Saturday, June 27, 2026. 820.88% above its 12-month average of -0.34x.
MEI Interest Coverage Ratio
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
MEI Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart
MEI Current vs Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart
MEI Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
2.46x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
-0.34x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
-0.14x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
13.99x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
16.27x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
53.42x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+820.88%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+1862.78%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-82.42%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-84.88%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-95.39%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
MEI Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methode Electronics, Inc. (MEI) | $679.64M | 2.46x | -0.34x | -0.14x | 13.99x |
| BTQ Technologies Corp. Common Stock (BTQ)vs › | $726.60M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| LightPath Technologies, Inc. (LPTH)vs › | $628.65M | -10.57x | 6.32x | 6.11x | 17.93x |
| PagerDuty, Inc. (PD)vs › | $829.12M | 0.66x | 0.66x | 0.66x | 0.66x |
| Oddity Tech Ltd. (ODD)vs › | $846.98M | N/A | 1521.05x | 771.65x | 518.88x |
| ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. (GTM)vs › | $851.74M | 5.30x | 3.89x | 4.30x | 3.39x |
| One Stop Systems, Inc. (OSS)vs › | $402.25M | -1339.32x | 6.49x | 6.49x | 6.49x |
| Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (RCAT)vs › | $1.00B | N/A | 0.64x | 0.64x | 0.64x |
| Nano Dimension Ltd. (NNDM)vs › | $290.29M | -821.51x | 0.16x | 0.16x | 0.16x |
| Nano Labs Ltd (NA)vs › | $115.81M | -6.28x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Financial Health Indicators
Interest Coverage
2.5x
Debt/Equity
0.51
Current Ratio
2.37
Formula: Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense
Reference ranges:
- < 1.5x: EBIT is less than 1.5 times interest expense
- 1.5x - 3x: EBIT is between 1.5 and 3 times interest expense
- 3x - 5x: EBIT is between 3 and 5 times interest expense
- > 5x: EBIT is more than 5 times interest expense
Note: Interest coverage should be compared with historical interest expense, operating income, and industry capital structure.
Interest Coverage Ratio Formula & Definition
Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense
The interest coverage ratio measures operating earnings relative to interest expense.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ
- What is the interest coverage ratio for Methode Electronics, Inc. (MEI)?
- The interest coverage ratio for MEI stock is 2.46x.
- Is Methode Electronics, Inc.'s interest coverage ratio high or low?
- The interest coverage ratio of 2.46x is 82% below its 5-year average of 13.99x, near the low end of its 5-year range (-13.67x–72.67x).
- What is the TTM average interest coverage ratio for Methode Electronics, Inc. (MEI)?
- The TTM average interest coverage ratio for MEI stock is -0.34x.
- What is the 3Y average interest coverage ratio for Methode Electronics, Inc. (MEI)?
- The 3Y average interest coverage ratio for MEI stock is -0.14x.
- What is the 5Y average interest coverage ratio for Methode Electronics, Inc. (MEI)?
- The 5Y average interest coverage ratio for MEI stock is 13.99x.
- What is the 10Y average interest coverage ratio for Methode Electronics, Inc. (MEI)?
- The 10Y average interest coverage ratio for MEI stock is 16.27x.
- What is the 15Y average interest coverage ratio for Methode Electronics, Inc. (MEI)?
- The 15Y average interest coverage ratio for MEI stock is 53.42x.
MEI Interest Coverage Ratio History
| DATE | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-02 | 2.46x |
| 2026-01-31 | -1.06x |
| 2025-11-01 | 0.51x |
| 2025-08-02 | 0.19x |
| 2025-05-03 | -3.81x |
| 2025-02-01 | -0.40x |
| 2024-11-02 | 1.52x |
| 2024-07-27 | -1.56x |
| 2024-04-27 | -13.67x |
| 2024-01-27 | -0.60x |
| 2023-10-28 | -11.66x |
| 2023-07-29 | 1.36x |
| 2023-04-30 | 6.07x |
| 2023-01-28 | 34.13x |
| 2022-10-29 | 65.60x |
| 2022-07-30 | 72.67x |
| 2022-04-30 | 24.33x |
| 2022-01-29 | 42.57x |
| 2021-10-30 | 30.18x |
| 2021-07-31 | 31.00x |
| 2021-04-30 | 37.44x |
| 2021-01-30 | 27.23x |
| 2020-10-31 | 32.14x |
| 2020-08-01 | 8.63x |
| 2020-04-30 | 17.29x |
| 2020-02-01 | 17.29x |
| 2019-10-26 | 11.37x |
| 2019-07-27 | 13.31x |
| 2019-04-30 | 10.00x |
| 2019-01-26 | 8.13x |
| 2018-10-27 | 11.94x |
| 2018-07-28 | 143.50x |
| 2018-04-30 | 46.00x |
| 2018-01-27 | 118.67x |
| 2017-10-28 | 148.50x |
| 2017-07-29 | 127.00x |
| 2017-01-28 | 145.50x |
| 2016-01-30 | 107.50x |
| 2015-08-01 | 152.00x |
| 2015-04-30 | 48.33x |
| 2015-01-31 | 173.50x |
| 2014-11-01 | 348.00x |
| 2014-04-30 | 582.86x |
| 2014-02-01 | 163.81x |
| 2013-10-26 | 185.76x |
| 2013-07-27 | 151.26x |
| 2013-04-30 | 63.79x |
| 2013-01-26 | 212.85x |
| 2012-10-27 | 511.60x |
| 2012-07-28 | 90.65x |
| 2012-04-30 | 10.90x |
| 2011-10-29 | 2640.00x |
| 2011-07-30 | 354.50x |
| 2011-01-29 | 33.95x |
| 2010-10-30 | 38.87x |
| 2010-07-31 | 17.03x |
| 2010-04-30 | 225.67x |
| 2010-01-30 | -105.23x |
| 2009-10-31 | 49.22x |
| 2009-08-01 | 7.54x |
| 2009-04-30 | -475.87x |
About Methode Electronics, Inc.
Methode Electronics, Inc. designs, engineers, produces, and sells mechatronic products internationally. The company operates in three segments: Automotive, Industrial, and Interface. The Automotive segment supplies electronic and electro-mechanical devices and related products to automobile original equipment manufacturers directly or through their tiered suppliers. This segment products include integrated overhead and center consoles, hidden and ergonomic switches, transmission lead-frames, complex insert molded solutions, LED-based lighting solutions, and sensors, which incorporate magneto-elastic sensing, or other sensing technologies that monitor the operation or status of a component or system. The Industrial segment manufactures exterior and interior lighting solutions, industrial safety radio remote controls, braided flexible cables, current-carrying laminated busbars and devices, custom power-product assemblies comprising PowerRail solutions, high-current high-voltage flexible power cabling systems, and powder-coated busbars that are used in various markets and applications, including aerospace, commercial vehicles, data centers, industrial equipment, military, power conversion, telecommunications, and transportation. The Interface segment provides a variety of high-speed digital communication over copper media solutions for the data center and broadband markets, and interface panel solutions for the appliance market; and solutions, including copper transceivers, distribution point units, and solid-state field-effect consumer touch panels. The company serves end markets of transportation, including automotive, commercial vehicle, e-bike, aerospace, bus, and rail; and cloud computing infrastructure, construction equipment, and consumer appliance industries. Methode Electronics, Inc. was incorporated in 1946 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Hardware, Equipment & Parts
- CEO
- Jonathan DeGaynor