Main Street Capital Corporation

UNDERVALUEDMAIN · NYSE · Financial Services
MAIN·NYSE·Financial Services
UNDERVALUED
Main Street Capital Corporation
56.8%upside
MARKET PRICE
$54.40
FAIR PRICE
$85.29
MARGIN
$30.89
UNDERVALUEDFAIROVERVALUED
P/E RATIO
19.4x
DIV. YIELD
8.77%
ROE
15.8%
MARKET CAP
$5B
FPI
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FAIR PRICE VALUATION

56.8%upside

Updated daily

Model: DCF 50% · Relative 30% · Consensus 20%

MARKET PRICE

$54.40

FAIR PRICE

$85.29

MARGIN

$30.89

UNDERVALUEDFAIROVERVALUED

P/E Ratio

19.4x

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Div. Yield

8.77%

ROE

15.8%

Strong

Market Cap

$5B

Mid-cap

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FPI RATING

7.8/ 10

Strong profitability and high-quality fundamentals, but expensive valuation relative to fundamentals.

Analytical data, not an investment recommendation. Updated daily.

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MARGIN OF SAFETY

A 20% margin of safety below fair value — the conservative entry level for risk-aware investors.

$68.23CONSERVATIVE ENTRY
$85.29FAIR PRICE
$54.40MARKET PRICE

SAFETY MARGIN

20%

Below fair value

ENTRY LEVEL

$68.23

Fair price × 0.80

DISTANCE

25.4%

Price to entry level

At the current price of $54.40, MAIN trades 25.4% below the conservative entry level of $68.23. The stock is currently priced below the 20% margin of safety threshold, indicating a potential value opportunity based on the model.

Margin of safety is a risk management concept, not an investment recommendation. The 20% threshold follows Benjamin Graham's value investing framework. Fair price and entry levels are model-based estimates updated daily. Learn more about Margin of Safety ↗

VALUATION HISTORY

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METHODOLOGY

How we calculate MAIN's fair price

Main Street Capital Corporation's fair price of $85.29 is derived from a blended model that combines DCF analysis (50%), relative valuation against Financial Services peers using metrics like P/E and EV/EBITDA (30%), and analyst consensus (20%). At the current market price of $54.40, MAIN trades 56.8% below its calculated fair value.

DCF MODEL · 50%

Discounted free cash flow analysis based on projected cash flows, discounted at a rate reflecting MAIN's risk profile.

RELATIVE · 30%

Comparing MAIN's valuation multiples against Financial Services peers to determine if the stock is over or undervalued relative to its industry.

ANALYST · 20%

Aggregated analyst price targets for MAIN, weighted by recency and analyst accuracy.

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FAQ

What is the fair price of MAIN?+

Based on our blended model combining DCF analysis (50%), relative valuation against Financial Services peers (30%), and analyst consensus (20%), the fair price for Main Street Capital Corporation is $85.29. At the current market price of $54.40, MAIN trades 56.8% below its calculated fair value.

Is MAIN overvalued or undervalued?+

Main Street Capital Corporation is currently undervalued based on our valuation model. The stock trades at $54.40, which is 56.8% below the fair price of $85.29. The P/E ratio of 19.4x is a key metric in the valuation.

What is the margin of safety for MAIN?+

With a 20% margin of safety applied to the fair price of $85.29, the conservative entry level for MAIN is $68.23. At the current market price of $54.40, the stock trades 25.4% below this entry level. Margin of safety is a risk management concept from Benjamin Graham's value investing framework, not an investment recommendation.

How often is MAIN's fair price updated?+

We update fair price calculations for MAIN daily after market close. The current fair price of $85.29 incorporates the latest market data and sector multiples.

What factors affect MAIN's fair price calculation?+

MAIN's fair price of $85.29 is derived from DCF analysis (50% weight), relative valuation against Financial Services peers (30% weight), and analyst consensus (20% weight). Key metrics include P/E of 19.4x, ROE of 15.8%, and dividend yield of 8.77%.

Is MAIN a good buy right now?+

At $54.40, MAIN trades 56.8% below our fair value estimate of $85.29. The stock is currently undervalued. ROE stands at 15.8% (strong). Fair Price Index provides valuation data — always do your own research before investing.

Does MAIN pay dividends?+

MAIN has a dividend yield of 8.77%.

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Fair Price Index is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Fair value calculations are model-based estimates and may not reflect actual market conditions. Always conduct your own research before making investment decisions.