As of May 3, 2024, the Main Street Capital stock's PE ratio is 9.63. This takes into account the latest EPS of $5.23 and stock price of $50.37. The PE ratio has grown by 3.4% from its last 4 quarters average of 9.3.
The PE ratio of Main Street Capital has averaged 14.41 over the last ten years. The current P/E ratio of 9.63 is 33% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, MAIN's PE ratio peaked in the Dec 2020 quarter at 71.69, when the price was $32.26 and the EPS was $0.45. The lowest point was in the Sep 2023 quarter, when it reached 8.18 with a price of $40.63 and an EPS of $4.97.
Maximum annual increase: 242.52% in 2020
Maximum annual decrease: -86.96% in 2021
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8.27 | -27.46% |
| 2022 | 11.4 | 21.93% |
| 2021 | 9.35 | -86.96% |
| 2020 | 71.69 | 242.52% |
| 2019 | 20.93 | 73.26% |
| 2018 | 12.08 | -8.48% |
| 2017 | 13.2 | -4.14% |
| 2016 | 13.77 | 0.88% |
| 2015 | 13.65 | 7.82% |
| 2014 | 12.66 | 2.59% |
Currently, MAIN's PE ratio is higher than its 3-year average, but it is lower than its 5 and 10-year averages.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| MAIN Main Street Capital CORP | 9.73 | $4.32B |
| ORC Orchid Island Capital Inc | N/A | $449.75M |
As of May 3, 2024, MAIN stock has a price to earnings ratio of 9.63.
As an average over the last 3 years, MAIN stock has a PE ratio of 9.59.
As an average over the last 5 years, MAIN stock has a PE ratio of 15.38.
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 71.69 in the Dec 2020 quarter.
MAIN's price to earnings ratio is currently 33% below its 10-year historical average.
MAIN's PE ratio of 9.63 is considered low because the company's stock price is trading at a lower multiple of earnings.
The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (May 3, 2024), Main Street Capital's share price is $50.37. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2023 is $5.23. Therefore, Main Street Capital's PE ratio for today is 9.63. PE RATIO(9.63) = STOCK PRICE($50.37) / TTM EPS($5.23)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.