Methanex Corporation (MEOH) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Basic Materials · Chemicals
EV/EBITDA
↑
7.91
+17% vs avg
5yr avg: 6.73
30Y Low3.7·High59.0
P/FCF
↓
5.62
↓-21% vs avg
5yr avg: 7.15
30Y Low3.0·High88.8
P/B Ratio
↓
1.42
+7% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.32
30Y Low0.5·High3.0
ROE
↓
3.1%
↑-75% vs avg
5yr avg: 12.5%
30Y Low-15%·High45%
Debt/EBITDA
↑
3.85
+0% vs avg
5yr avg: 3.83
30Y Low0.6·High24.0
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
MEOH Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Methanex Corporation trades at 56.6x earnings, 195% above its 5-year average of 19.2x, sitting at the 96th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Basic Materials sector median P/E of 23.6x, the stock trades at a premium of 140%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 5.6x P/FCF, 21% below the 5-year average of 7.1x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $4.1B | $2.9B | $3.4B | $3.2B | $2.7B | $3.0B | $3.5B | $3.0B | $3.9B | $5.3B | $3.9B |
| Enterprise Value | $7.2B | $6.0B | $5.7B | $5.8B | $4.9B | $5.0B | $5.8B | $5.0B | $5.1B | $6.4B | $5.3B |
| P/E Ratio → | 56.57 | 42.26 | 20.90 | 18.43 | 7.79 | 6.45 | — | 37.50 | 6.85 | 16.63 | — |
| P/S Ratio | 1.15 | 0.80 | 0.91 | 0.86 | 0.63 | 0.68 | 1.32 | 0.90 | 0.87 | 1.72 | 1.97 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.42 | 1.06 | 1.42 | 1.48 | 1.12 | 1.54 | 2.44 | 1.82 | 2.16 | 3.01 | 2.18 |
| P/FCF | 5.62 | 3.94 | 5.99 | 15.16 | 6.62 | 4.03 | 29.44 | 37.95 | 5.30 | 7.68 | 26.22 |
| P/OCF | 4.94 | 3.47 | 4.58 | 4.86 | 2.75 | 3.03 | 7.61 | 7.24 | 3.98 | 6.67 | 15.73 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
MEOH EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Methanex Corporation's enterprise value stands at 7.9x EBITDA, 17% above its 5-year average of 6.7x. The Basic Materials sector median is 11.0x, placing the stock at a 28% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.66 | 1.54 | 1.55 | 1.13 | 1.12 | 2.17 | 1.53 | 1.14 | 2.09 | 2.63 |
| EV / EBITDA | 7.91 | 6.55 | 8.04 | 8.80 | 5.64 | 4.61 | 18.91 | 9.43 | 4.74 | 9.01 | 20.53 |
| EV / EBIT | 15.52 | 14.09 | 13.85 | 14.31 | 6.84 | 6.12 | — | 20.52 | 5.63 | 11.28 | 100.18 |
| EV / FCF | — | 8.14 | 10.15 | 27.23 | 11.90 | 6.62 | 48.32 | 64.48 | 6.93 | 9.33 | 35.10 |
MEOH Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Methanex Corporation earns an operating margin of 12.9%, above the Basic Materials sector average of 10.3%. Operating margins have expanded from 7.1% to 12.9% over the past 3 years, signaling improving operational efficiency. ROE of 3.1% is modest. ROIC of 6.6% represents adequate returns on invested capital.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 25.3% | 25.3% | 19.1% | 17.6% | 20.1% | 24.4% | 23.2% | 23.8% | 29.9% | 34.3% | 25.3% |
| Operating Margin | 12.9% | 12.9% | 8.7% | 7.1% | 11.4% | 16.1% | -2.0% | 5.8% | 18.5% | 15.6% | 1.4% |
| Net Profit Margin | 2.2% | 2.2% | 4.4% | 4.7% | 8.2% | 10.9% | -5.9% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 10.3% | -0.6% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 3.1% | 3.1% | 7.2% | 7.6% | 16.1% | 28.4% | -10.2% | 5.1% | 32.0% | 17.8% | -0.7% |
| ROA | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 8.2% | -2.9% | 1.8% | 12.3% | 6.9% | -0.3% |
| ROIC | 6.6% | 6.6% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 8.7% | 14.1% | -1.1% | 4.2% | 21.2% | 11.9% | 0.7% |
| ROCE | 7.5% | 7.5% | 5.9% | 4.9% | 9.1% | 14.2% | -1.1% | 4.7% | 22.3% | 12.2% | 0.7% |
MEOH Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Methanex Corporation carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 3.9x, which is moderately leveraged (58% above the sector average of 2.4x). Net debt stands at $3.1B ($3.5B total debt minus $428M cash). Interest coverage of just 1.9x is concerning — the company has limited headroom to absorb earnings volatility before struggling with debt service.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 1.29 | 1.29 | 1.36 | 1.39 | 1.24 | 1.47 | 2.14 | 1.53 | 0.81 | 0.86 | 0.86 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 3.85 | 3.85 | 4.55 | 4.60 | 3.49 | 2.67 | 10.13 | 4.66 | 1.36 | 2.12 | 6.07 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 1.13 | 0.98 | 1.18 | 0.89 | 0.99 | 1.56 | 1.27 | 0.66 | 0.65 | 0.74 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 3.38 | 3.38 | 3.30 | 3.90 | 2.50 | 1.81 | 7.39 | 3.88 | 1.12 | 1.59 | 5.19 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 4.20 | 4.16 | 12.07 | 5.28 | 2.59 | 18.88 | 26.53 | 1.63 | 1.65 | 8.88 |
| Interest Coverage | 1.93 | 1.93 | 3.11 | 3.43 | 5.44 | 5.61 | -0.14 | 1.97 | 9.59 | 5.96 | 0.58 |
MEOH Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Methanex Corporation's current ratio of 2.06x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 1.37x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has improved from 1.14x to 2.06x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.06 | 2.06 | 2.62 | 1.14 | 1.99 | 2.06 | 2.08 | 1.90 | 1.20 | 1.66 | 1.69 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.37 | 1.37 | 2.00 | 0.81 | 1.52 | 1.59 | 1.68 | 1.47 | 0.83 | 1.25 | 1.23 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.59 | 0.59 | 1.22 | 0.35 | 0.91 | 0.97 | 1.09 | 0.64 | 0.24 | 0.50 | 0.37 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.49 | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.65 | 0.72 | 0.47 | 0.63 | 0.97 | 0.66 | 0.44 |
| Inventory Turnover | 5.43 | 5.43 | 6.64 | 7.19 | 7.84 | 7.27 | 6.59 | 8.91 | 8.10 | 6.61 | 5.30 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 47.00 | 46.45 | 52.04 | 42.39 | 45.53 | 56.75 | 54.33 | 41.90 | 64.00 | 91.25 |
MEOH Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Methanex Corporation returns 1.4% to shareholders annually primarily through dividends. A payout ratio of 68.2% is moderate and appears sustainable, balancing shareholder returns with reinvestment capacity. The earnings yield of 1.8% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Payout Ratio | 68.2% | 68.2% | 30.4% | 28.4% | 11.9% | 5.1% | — | 125.8% | 18.6% | 32.1% | — |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 1.8% | 2.4% | 4.8% | 5.4% | 12.8% | 15.5% | — | 2.7% | 14.6% | 6.0% | — |
| FCF Yield | 17.8% | 25.4% | 16.7% | 6.6% | 15.1% | 24.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 18.9% | 13.0% | 3.8% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 9.3% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 1.8% | 11.4% | 5.4% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 1.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 4.2% | 10.9% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 5.5% | 14.1% | 7.4% | 2.5% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $73M | $68M | $68M | $72M | $76M | $76M | $77M | $81M | $87M | $90M |
Peer Comparison
Compare MEOH with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 MEOHYou | $4B | 56.6 | 7.9 | 5.6 | 25.3% | 12.9% | 3.1% | 6.6% | 3.9 |
 OLN | $3B | -59.5 | 9.0 | 10.1 | 7.4% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 1.7% | 5.3 |
 CE | $6B | -4.8 | 11.5 | 7.1 | 18.8% | 8.0% | -23.1% | 3.4% | 8.6 |
 EMN | $8B | 17.7 | 8.9 | 19.6 | 21.1% | 10.6% | 8.0% | 6.7% | 3.5 |
 HUN | $2B | -7.6 | 17.8 | 18.1 | 13.2% | -0.7% | -9.0% | -0.6% | 11.0 |
 TROX | $1B | -2.5 | 16.2 | — | 9.3% | -0.7% | -29.0% | -0.3% | 12.8 |
 LYB | $19B | -25.6 | 30.0 | 50.4 | 9.0% | -1.1% | -6.5% | -1.1% | 15.0 |
 DOW | $23B | -8.6 | 12.5 | — | 6.0% | 0.7% | -14.8% | 0.6% | 6.3 |
 WLK | $10B | -6.8 | — | — | 2.6% | -14.1% | -14.8% | -9.0% | — |
 AVNT | $3B | 42.3 | 12.5 | 17.7 | 32.5% | 6.2% | 3.5% | 3.9% | 4.9 |
 ASIX | $535M | 11.0 | 6.1 | 83.4 | 11.4% | 4.4% | 6.2% | 4.4% | 2.6 |
| Basic Materials Median | — | 23.6 | 11.0 | 29.0 | 30.9% | 10.3% | -0.0% | 4.6% | 2.4 |
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MEOH — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MEOH stock.
What is Methanex Corporation's P/E ratio?
Methanex Corporation's current P/E ratio is 56.6x. The historical average is 23.3x. This places it at the 96th percentile of its historical range.
What is Methanex Corporation's EV/EBITDA?
Methanex Corporation's current EV/EBITDA is 7.9x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 10.8x.
What is Methanex Corporation's ROE?
Methanex Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is 3.1%. The historical average is 10.9%.
Is MEOH stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Methanex Corporation is trading at a P/E of 56.6x. This is at the 96th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Methanex Corporation's dividend yield?
Methanex Corporation's current dividend yield is 1.41% with a payout ratio of 68.2%.
What are Methanex Corporation's profit margins?
Methanex Corporation has 25.3% gross margin and 12.9% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
How much debt does Methanex Corporation have?
Methanex Corporation's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 3.9x, indicating high leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.