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MAIN Main Street Capital PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of Dec 5, 2024, the Main Street Capital stock's PE ratio is 10.03. This takes into account the latest EPS of $5.53 and stock price of $55.48. The PE ratio has grown by 13% from its last 4 quarters average of 8.8.

MAIN PE ratio history

How has MAIN's PE ratio performed in the past

The PE ratio of Main Street Capital has averaged 14.07 over the last ten years. The current P/E ratio of 10.03 is 29% 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.

Average
14.07
Median
12.08
Minimum
8.18
Maximum
71.69

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

What is the average PE ratio of MAIN for the past years

Currently, MAIN's PE ratio is higher than its 3-year average, but it is lower than its 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
9.57
5-year avg
13.84
10-year avg
14.07
15-year avg
12.42

MAIN PE vs peers

What is MAIN's PE ratio compared to its peers

MAIN's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stock OCSL.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
MAIN Main Street Capital CORP 10.03 $4.89B
OCSL Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp 22.61 $1.34B
OFS OFS Capital Corp N/A $112.81M

Frequently asked questions

What is Main Street Capital's PE ratio?

As of Dec 5, 2024, MAIN stock has a price to earnings ratio of 10.03.

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 29% below its 10-year historical average.

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 (Dec 5, 2024), Main Street Capital's share price is $55.48. 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 10.03. PE RATIO(10.03) = STOCK PRICE($55.48) / TTM EPS($5.53)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.