Main Street CapitalMAIN.NValuation Analysis
Based on the blended 10-year P/E and P/B percentiles, the stock currently sits in the “Fair Value Range” zone.
As of Oct 16, 2026, Main Street Capital (MAIN.N) trades at a P/E of 11.20x, P/B of 1.59x, P/S of 8.75x, and a dividend yield of 7.52%.
Longitudinal percentile comparison: P/E sits at the 47th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 85th percentile over 3Y); P/B sits at the 33rd percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 19th percentile over 3Y); P/S sits at the 28th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 45th percentile over 3Y).
Cross-sectional valuation: its P/E ranks at the 45th percentile within its industry and the 24th percentile across the broader market.
Shareholder return highlight: Total Shareholder Yield is 7.52%, ranking at the 44th percentile over the trailing 20Y window.
Cross-checking P/E against P/B, the two percentiles sit within 13.9 points of each other — a consistent signal from both angles. The P/E percentile sits lower across the market than within its own industry — relatively cheaper next to the market as a whole. Shareholder returns here are driven almost entirely by cash dividends, with minimal contribution from buybacks. Main Street Capital operates in the other sector. Data refreshes weekly and is for reference only, not investment advice.
Also listed as: NYSE: MAIN · MAIN
Want the full picture on whether Main Street Capital (MAIN.N) is under- or over-valued? See the full 3Y / 5Y / 10Y / 20Y P/E, P/B, P/S, Dividend Yield & Total Shareholder Yield percentile matrix and the interactive ECharts trend chart on this page.
Historical Percentiles by Metric
| Metric | Current | Market Percentile | Industry Percentile | 3Y Pctl | 5Y Pctl | 10Y Pctl | 20Y Pctl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E (TTM) | 11.20 | ||||||
| P/B (MRQ) | 1.59 | ||||||
| P/S (TTM) | 8.75 | ||||||
| Dividend Yield | 7.52% | ||||||
| Buyback + Div Yield | 7.52% |