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MAIN STREET CAPITAL CORP (MAIN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:MAIN - US56035L1044 - Common Stock

57.16 USD
+0.24 (+0.42%)
Last: 11/3/2025, 8:07:58 PM
57.17 USD
+0.01 (+0.02%)
Pre-Market: 11/4/2025, 8:00:30 AM
Fundamental Rating

5

MAIN gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 237 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. While MAIN belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. MAIN does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year MAIN was profitable.
MAIN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years MAIN has 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 10.15%, MAIN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.19% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of MAIN (18.61%) is better than 85.23% of its industry peers.
MAIN's Return On Invested Capital of 5.50% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MAIN outperforms 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 7.59%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.50%) for MAIN is above the 3 year average (5.48%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 96.16%, MAIN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 99.16% of the companies in the same industry.
MAIN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
MAIN has a better Operating Margin (64.75%) than 97.47% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MAIN has remained more or less at the same level.
MAIN has a Gross Margin of 76.50%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MAIN outperforms 83.12% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MAIN has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 64.75%
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

The number of shares outstanding for MAIN has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
MAIN has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
MAIN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

MAIN has an Altman-Z score of 1.75. This is a bad value and indicates that MAIN is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
MAIN has a Altman-Z score of 1.75. This is in the better half of the industry: MAIN outperforms 67.93% of its industry peers.
MAIN has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.39. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as MAIN would need 7.39 years to pay back of all of its debts.
MAIN has a Debt to FCF ratio of 7.39. This is in the better half of the industry: MAIN outperforms 60.34% of its industry peers.
MAIN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.77. This is a neutral value indicating 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

A Current Ratio of 1.86 indicates that MAIN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.86, MAIN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.62% of the companies in the same industry.
MAIN has a Quick 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's Quick ratio of 1.86 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MAIN outperforms 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%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.20% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has grown by 8.14% in the past year. This is quite good.
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)-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

Based on estimates for the next years, MAIN will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -0.76% on average per year.
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

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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

MAIN is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.22.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as MAIN.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.51, MAIN is valued a bit cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.30 indicates a correct valuation of MAIN.
MAIN's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.53. MAIN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.22
Fwd PE 14.3
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 is on the same level as 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

MAIN has a very decent profitability rating, which 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 8.38, MAIN has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, 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 paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 (11/3/2025, 8:07:58 PM)

Premarket: 57.17 +0.01 (+0.02%)

57.16

+0.24 (+0.42%)

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 (9.45%)
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 14.3
P/S 9.16
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%.