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MAIN STREET CAPITAL CORP (MAIN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:MAIN - US56035L1044 - Common Stock

57.15 USD
-0.06 (-0.1%)
Last: 11/6/2025, 4:37:07 PM
57.25 USD
+0.1 (+0.17%)
After Hours: 11/6/2025, 4:37:07 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to MAIN. MAIN was compared to 237 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 expensive valuation and it also 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.
MAIN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years MAIN has always been profitable.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of MAIN (10.15%) is better than 88.19% of its industry peers.
MAIN has a Return On Equity of 18.61%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MAIN outperforms 85.23% of its industry peers.
MAIN has a better Return On Invested Capital (5.50%) than 69.20% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MAIN is below the industry average of 7.63%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.48%) for MAIN is below the current ROIC(5.50%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.15%
ROE 18.61%
ROIC 5.5%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of MAIN (96.16%) is better than 99.16% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MAIN has grown nicely.
MAIN has a better Operating Margin (64.75%) than 97.47% of its industry peers.
MAIN's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
MAIN has a better Gross Margin (76.50%) than 83.12% of its industry peers.
MAIN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 64.75%
PM (TTM) 96.16%
GM 76.5%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80 100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

Compared to 1 year ago, MAIN has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, MAIN has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, MAIN has a worse debt to assets ratio.
MAIN Yearly Shares OutstandingMAIN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.75, we must say that MAIN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
MAIN has a better Altman-Z score (1.75) than 67.93% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MAIN is 7.39, which is on the high side as it means it would take MAIN, 7.39 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 7.39, MAIN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.34% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.77 indicates that MAIN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.77, MAIN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.38% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.77
Debt/FCF 7.39
Altman-Z 1.75
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

MAIN has a Current Ratio of 1.86. This is a normal value and indicates that MAIN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
MAIN has a better Current ratio (1.86) than 69.62% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.86 indicates that MAIN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of MAIN (1.86) is better than 70.04% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.86
Quick Ratio 1.86
MAIN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMAIN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 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 -2.43%.
Measured over the past years, MAIN shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 10.20% on average per year.
MAIN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.14%.
The Revenue has been growing by 17.32% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.43%
EPS 3Y15.62%
EPS 5Y10.2%
EPS Q2Q%-1.98%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.14%
Revenue growth 3Y23.25%
Revenue growth 5Y17.32%
Sales Q2Q%8.94%

3.2 Future

MAIN is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -0.76% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -3.72% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-0.52%
EPS Next 2Y-1.01%
EPS Next 3Y-0.76%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.74%
Revenue Next 2Y3.58%
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 2014 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 2014 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 14.22, the valuation of MAIN can be described as correct.
MAIN's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
MAIN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.29, MAIN is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MAIN is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MAIN to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.35), we can say MAIN is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.22
Fwd PE 14.29
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

MAIN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.04
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 decent profitability rating of MAIN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.39
EPS Next 2Y-1.01%
EPS Next 3Y-0.76%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MAIN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.43%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.57, MAIN has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, MAIN pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.43%

5.2 History

The dividend of MAIN is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.16%!
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

MAIN pays out 61.74% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of MAIN has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP61.74%
EPS Next 2Y-1.01%
EPS Next 3Y-0.76%
MAIN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMAIN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 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 (11/6/2025, 4:37:07 PM)

After market: 57.25 +0.1 (+0.17%)

57.15

-0.06 (-0.1%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)08-07 2025-08-07/amc
Earnings (Next)11-06 2025-11-06/amc
Inst Owners23.95%
Inst Owner Change-1.83%
Ins Owners1.59%
Ins Owner Change-1.25%
Market Cap5.11B
Revenue(TTM)558.28M
Net Income(TTM)536.85M
Analysts72.31
Price Target62.56 (9.47%)
Short Float %5.99%
Short Ratio8.41
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.43%
Yearly Dividend3.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.16%
DP61.74%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date12-08 2025-12-08 (0.255)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.56%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.58%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.55%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.58%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.91%
Max EPS beat(4)-1.55%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.74%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)0.68%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)2.3%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.34%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.19%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.86%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.36%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.15%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.86%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.92%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.06%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.04%
PT rev (1m)-1.08%
PT rev (3m)9.04%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.58%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.04%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.92%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.44%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.19%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.22
Fwd PE 14.29
P/S 9.15
P/FCF 17.04
P/OCF 17.04
P/B 1.77
P/tB 1.77
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)4.02
EY7.03%
EPS(NY)4
Fwd EY7%
FCF(TTM)3.35
FCFY5.87%
OCF(TTM)3.35
OCFY5.87%
SpS6.24
BVpS32.25
TBVpS32.25
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.39
Graham Number54.01
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.15%
ROE 18.61%
ROCE 6.96%
ROIC 5.5%
ROICexc 5.59%
ROICexgc 5.59%
OM 64.75%
PM (TTM) 96.16%
GM 76.5%
FCFM 53.74%
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 0.77
Debt/FCF 7.39
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 2.81
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 55.88%
Current Ratio 1.86
Quick Ratio 1.86
Altman-Z 1.75
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)-2.43%
EPS 3Y15.62%
EPS 5Y10.2%
EPS Q2Q%-1.98%
EPS Next Y-0.52%
EPS Next 2Y-1.01%
EPS Next 3Y-0.76%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.14%
Revenue growth 3Y23.25%
Revenue growth 5Y17.32%
Sales Q2Q%8.94%
Revenue Next Year3.74%
Revenue Next 2Y3.58%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.72%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y3.54%
EBIT growth 3Y24.79%
EBIT growth 5Y17.67%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y287.74%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y287.74%
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.


Can you provide the valuation status for MAIN STREET CAPITAL CORP?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to MAIN STREET CAPITAL CORP (MAIN). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of MAIN stock?

MAIN STREET CAPITAL CORP (MAIN) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the valuation of MAIN STREET CAPITAL CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MAIN STREET CAPITAL CORP (MAIN) is 14.22 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.77.


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 61.74%.