Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN) - $58.05 as of 9/4/2026 7:58:12 PM EST
Total Score
10 out of 30
Safety Score
70 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Possible Buy
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for MAIN
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for MAIN
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for MAIN
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for MAIN
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for MAIN (70 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 7 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 0 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 3 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
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Financial Details for MAIN
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | MAIN |
| Company Name | Main Street Capital Corporation |
| Country | USA |
| Description | Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN) is a prominent publicly traded business development company specializing in customized debt and equity financing solutions for lower middle-market businesses across diverse industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, and business services. With a strategic focus on long-term value creation, MAIN aims to deliver compelling risk-adjusted returns while supporting the growth of its portfolio companies. Its seasoned investment team utilizes deep industry insights and a disciplined investment approach to cultivate significant income streams and promote sustainable success in the private equity landscape. |
| Sector Name | FINANCIAL SERVICES |
| Industry Name | ASSET MANAGEMENT |
| Most Recent Quarter | 6/30/2026 |
| Next Earnings Date | N/A |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 58.05 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 27.51 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 9/4/2026 7:58:12 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 562,987 |
| Average Daily Volume | 537,703 |
| 52-Week High | 62.72 |
| 52-Week Low | 47.94 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 21.09% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 11.66 |
| Industry PE | 21.42 |
| Sector PE | 17.55 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 14.17 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 93.63 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 77.64 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 57.62 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.94 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 0.62 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 33.92 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 1.71 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 2.76 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 2.39 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 9.44 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 10.83 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 4.44 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 0 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 1 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 93,508,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 5,428,139,400 |
| Institutional Ownership | 25.72% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 12/8/2026 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.2650 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.2650 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | 0 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 3.25 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 5.59% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 3.18 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 5.48% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 83 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 7.35% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 9.11% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | -24.82% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | -13.30% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 1.94% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 6.85% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 65.16% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 15.30% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | -2.89% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 4.98 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 1.90 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 4.06 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 451,339,999 |
| Net Income Past Year | 493,398,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 508,080,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 3.90% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 23.69% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 87.20% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 58,306,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 41,959,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 78,251,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -2,141,184,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -1,760,385,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 1,802,344,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 1,999,102,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 2,199,490,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.62 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.59 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 2,993,893,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 2,797,838,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 3,166,538,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 172,173,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 1.84 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 347,442,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | -87,118,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.12 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 0.00 |
| MACD Signal | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 0.00 |
| Beta | 0.72 |
| RSI | 0.00 |
| 50-Day SMA | 55.04 |
| 150-Day SMA | 48.58 |
| 200-Day SMA | 44.00 |
System |
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| Modified | 9/4/2026 3:15:38 AM EST |