MAIN Main Street Capital PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Nov 21, 2024, the Main Street Capital stock's PE ratio is 9.62. This takes into account the latest EPS of $5.53 and stock price of $53.18. The PE ratio has grown by 9% from its last 4 quarters average of 8.8.
MAIN PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Main Street Capital has averaged 14.07 over the last ten years. The current P/E ratio of 9.62 is 32% 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.
Main Street Capital PE ratio by year
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% |
MAIN average PE ratio chart
Currently, MAIN's PE ratio is higher than its 3-year average, but it is lower than its 5 and 10-year averages.
MAIN PE vs peers
MAIN's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stock OCSL.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| MAIN Main Street Capital CORP | 9.62 | $4.69B |
| OCSL Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp | 21.61 | $1.28B |
| OFS OFS Capital Corp | N/A | $107.72M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Main Street Capital's PE ratio?
As of Nov 21, 2024, MAIN stock has a price to earnings ratio of 9.62.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Main Street Capital (MAIN)?
As an average over the last 3 years, MAIN stock has a PE ratio of 9.57.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Main Street Capital (MAIN)?
As an average over the last 5 years, MAIN stock has a PE ratio of 13.84.
What is the highest PE ratio for MAIN?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 71.69 in the Dec 2020 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for MAIN compare to its historical average?
MAIN's price to earnings ratio is currently 32% below its 10-year historical average.
Why is Main Street Capital's PE ratio so low?
MAIN's PE ratio of 9.62 is considered low because the company's stock price is trading at a lower multiple of earnings.
How is MAIN's PE ratio calculated (Main Street Capital PE ratio formula)?
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 (Nov 21, 2024), Main Street Capital's share price is $53.18. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $5.53. Therefore, Main Street Capital's PE ratio for today is 9.62. PE RATIO(9.62) = STOCK PRICE($53.18) / TTM EPS($5.53)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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