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MAIN STREET CAPITAL CORP (MAIN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

62.2 USD
+1.45 (+2.39%)
Last: 1/8/2026, 8:04:00 PM
62.3 USD
+0.1 (+0.16%)
After Hours: 1/8/2026, 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. MAIN scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. MAIN has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

MAIN had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year MAIN had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years MAIN has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years MAIN reported 4 times negative operating cash flow.
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

MAIN has a better Return On Assets (10.16%) than 87.66% of its industry peers.
MAIN has a better Return On Equity (18.28%) than 84.26% of its industry peers.
MAIN has a better Return On Invested Capital (5.54%) than 71.06% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital 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

MAIN has a Profit Margin of 95.59%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MAIN outperforms 96.60% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MAIN has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 64.67%, MAIN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.45% of the companies in the same industry.
MAIN's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 76.81%, MAIN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.40% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MAIN has remained more or less at the same level.
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's Altman-Z score of 1.89 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MAIN outperforms 68.94% of its industry peers.
MAIN has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.77. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as MAIN would need 6.77 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MAIN (6.77) is better than 65.11% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73 indicates that MAIN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.73, MAIN is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.87% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.17, MAIN is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.89% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.17 indicates that MAIN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of MAIN (1.17) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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

The earnings per share for MAIN have decreased by -3.39% in the last year.
MAIN shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 10.20% yearly.
MAIN shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.92%.
MAIN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 17.32% yearly.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, MAIN will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -0.63% on average per year.
MAIN is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -3.72% yearly.
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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.59, MAIN is valued correctly.
MAIN's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
MAIN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.00.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.64 indicates a correct valuation of MAIN.
MAIN's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.70, MAIN is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.59
Fwd PE 15.64
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 17.54
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

The excellent profitability rating of MAIN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.53
EPS Next 2Y-1.28%
EPS Next 3Y-0.63%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MAIN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.17%, which is a nice return.
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 5.17%

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 (1/8/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 62.3 +0.1 (+0.16%)

62.2

+1.45 (+2.39%)

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 Cap5.57B
Revenue(TTM)561.29M
Net Income(TTM)536.52M
Analysts72.31
Price Target63.09 (1.43%)
Short Float %7.07%
Short Ratio11.69
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.17%
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 15.59
Fwd PE 15.64
P/S 9.93
P/FCF 17.54
P/OCF 17.54
P/B 1.9
P/tB 1.9
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)3.99
EY6.41%
EPS(NY)3.98
Fwd EY6.39%
FCF(TTM)3.55
FCFY5.7%
OCF(TTM)3.55
OCFY5.7%
SpS6.27
BVpS32.76
TBVpS32.76
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.53
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%.