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MAIN STREET CAPITAL CORP (MAIN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:MAIN - US56035L1044 - Common Stock

61.19 USD
-1.01 (-1.62%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
61.55 USD
+0.36 (+0.59%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, MAIN scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MAIN was compared to 235 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. While MAIN has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. MAIN has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year MAIN was profitable.
In the past year MAIN had a positive cash flow from operations.
MAIN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
MAIN had negative operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
MAIN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMAIN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 10.16%, MAIN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.66% of the companies in the same industry.
MAIN has a Return On Equity of 18.28%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MAIN outperforms 84.26% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.54%, MAIN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.06% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MAIN is in line with the industry average of 7.14%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.54%) for MAIN is above the 3 year average (5.48%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.16%
ROE 18.28%
ROIC 5.54%
ROA(3y)8.42%
ROA(5y)7.06%
ROE(3y)15.64%
ROE(5y)13.47%
ROIC(3y)5.48%
ROIC(5y)4.88%
MAIN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMAIN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of MAIN (95.59%) is better than 96.60% of its industry peers.
MAIN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
MAIN has a better Operating Margin (64.67%) than 97.45% of its industry peers.
MAIN's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
MAIN has a Gross Margin of 76.81%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MAIN outperforms 83.40% of its industry peers.
MAIN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 64.67%
PM (TTM) 95.59%
GM 76.81%
OM growth 3Y1.25%
OM growth 5Y0.3%
PM growth 3Y-6.38%
PM growth 5Y12.02%
GM growth 3Y-1.04%
GM growth 5Y-0.55%
MAIN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMAIN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80 100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

MAIN has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, MAIN has more shares outstanding
MAIN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
MAIN Yearly Shares OutstandingMAIN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
MAIN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMAIN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 1.89 indicates that MAIN is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
MAIN has a better Altman-Z score (1.89) than 68.94% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MAIN is 6.77, which is on the high side as it means it would take MAIN, 6.77 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
MAIN's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.77 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MAIN outperforms 65.11% of its industry peers.
MAIN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73. This is a neutral value indicating MAIN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
MAIN has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.73) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.73
Debt/FCF 6.77
Altman-Z 1.89
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
MAIN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMAIN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

MAIN has a Current Ratio of 1.17. This is a normal value and indicates that MAIN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
MAIN's Current ratio of 1.17 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MAIN outperforms 54.89% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.17 indicates that MAIN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
MAIN has a Quick ratio of 1.17. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MAIN outperforms 55.74% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.17
Quick Ratio 1.17
MAIN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMAIN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

MAIN shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.39%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.20% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
MAIN shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.92%.
Measured over the past years, MAIN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 17.32% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.39%
EPS 3Y15.62%
EPS 5Y10.2%
EPS Q2Q%-3%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.92%
Revenue growth 3Y23.25%
Revenue growth 5Y17.32%
Sales Q2Q%34.26%

3.2 Future

MAIN is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -0.63% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -3.72% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-1.5%
EPS Next 2Y-1.28%
EPS Next 3Y-0.63%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.18%
Revenue Next 2Y2.71%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.72%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
MAIN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMAIN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
MAIN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMAIN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.34, the valuation of MAIN can be described as correct.
MAIN's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MAIN to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say MAIN is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.39, MAIN is valued correctly.
MAIN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MAIN to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.88), we can say MAIN is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.34
Fwd PE 15.39
MAIN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMAIN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MAIN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.83% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.26
EV/EBITDA N/A
MAIN Per share dataMAIN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

MAIN has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.5
EPS Next 2Y-1.28%
EPS Next 3Y-0.63%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.02%, MAIN is a good candidate for dividend investing.
MAIN's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.39.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, MAIN pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.02%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of MAIN grows each year by 7.16%, which is quite nice.
MAIN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
MAIN has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.16%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
MAIN Yearly Dividends per shareMAIN Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

MAIN pays out 62.65% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
MAIN's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP62.65%
EPS Next 2Y-1.28%
EPS Next 3Y-0.63%
MAIN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMAIN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M
MAIN Dividend Payout.MAIN Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MAIN Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

MAIN STREET CAPITAL CORP

NYSE:MAIN (1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 61.55 +0.36 (+0.59%)

61.19

-1.01 (-1.62%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/amc
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Inst Owners23.77%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.59%
Ins Owner Change-0.45%
Market Cap5.48B
Revenue(TTM)561.29M
Net Income(TTM)536.52M
Analysts72.86
Price Target63.09 (3.11%)
Short Float %7.07%
Short Ratio11.69
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.02%
Yearly Dividend3.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.16%
DP62.65%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date03-06 2026-03-06 (0.26)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.25%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.92%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.58%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.33%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.29%
Max EPS beat(4)-1.55%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.79%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.1%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)1.32%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)15.81%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.86%
Max Revenue beat(2)28.76%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)6.62%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.97%
Max Revenue beat(4)28.76%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.98%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.62%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.16%
PT rev (1m)1.96%
PT rev (3m)-0.23%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.8%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.9%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.69%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.34
Fwd PE 15.39
P/S 9.77
P/FCF 17.26
P/OCF 17.26
P/B 1.87
P/tB 1.87
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)3.99
EY6.52%
EPS(NY)3.98
Fwd EY6.5%
FCF(TTM)3.55
FCFY5.79%
OCF(TTM)3.55
OCFY5.79%
SpS6.27
BVpS32.76
TBVpS32.76
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.5
Graham Number54.23
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.16%
ROE 18.28%
ROCE 7.01%
ROIC 5.54%
ROICexc 5.57%
ROICexgc 5.57%
OM 64.67%
PM (TTM) 95.59%
GM 76.81%
FCFM 56.59%
ROA(3y)8.42%
ROA(5y)7.06%
ROE(3y)15.64%
ROE(5y)13.47%
ROIC(3y)5.48%
ROIC(5y)4.88%
ROICexc(3y)5.55%
ROICexc(5y)4.95%
ROICexgc(3y)5.55%
ROICexgc(5y)4.95%
ROCE(3y)6.93%
ROCE(5y)6.18%
ROICexgc growth 3Y12.2%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.63%
ROICexc growth 3Y12.2%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.63%
OM growth 3Y1.25%
OM growth 5Y0.3%
PM growth 3Y-6.38%
PM growth 5Y12.02%
GM growth 3Y-1.04%
GM growth 5Y-0.55%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.11
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.73
Debt/FCF 6.77
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 2.9
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 59.2%
Current Ratio 1.17
Quick Ratio 1.17
Altman-Z 1.89
F-Score5
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.39%
EPS 3Y15.62%
EPS 5Y10.2%
EPS Q2Q%-3%
EPS Next Y-1.5%
EPS Next 2Y-1.28%
EPS Next 3Y-0.63%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.92%
Revenue growth 3Y23.25%
Revenue growth 5Y17.32%
Sales Q2Q%34.26%
Revenue Next Year3.18%
Revenue Next 2Y2.71%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.72%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y2.27%
EBIT growth 3Y24.79%
EBIT growth 5Y17.67%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y123.69%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y123.69%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

MAIN STREET CAPITAL CORP / MAIN FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for MAIN STREET CAPITAL CORP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to MAIN.


What is the valuation status of MAIN STREET CAPITAL CORP (MAIN) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to MAIN STREET CAPITAL CORP (MAIN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for MAIN STREET CAPITAL CORP?

MAIN STREET CAPITAL CORP (MAIN) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for MAIN stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MAIN STREET CAPITAL CORP (MAIN) is expected to decline by -1.5% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for MAIN stock?

The dividend rating of MAIN STREET CAPITAL CORP (MAIN) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 62.65%.