Main Street Capital (STU:13M) EPS (Basic): €4.08 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

What is Main Street Capital EPS (Basic)?

Main Street Capital STU:13M +0.49% 66 EPS (Basic) is €4.08 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:13M with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €42.25 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Main Street Capital's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.47. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €4.08.

Main Street Capital's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.47. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €4.08.

Main Street Capital's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.47. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.08.

During the past 12 months, Main Street Capital's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -19.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 19.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 47.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 10.20% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 13 years, Main Street Capital's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 126.50% per year. The lowest was -46.90% per year. And the median was 9.15% per year.

Main Street Capital (STU:13M) EPS (Basic) Explanation

EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.

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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.

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Main Street Capital EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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Main Street Capital EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

Main Street Capital's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2025 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(421.362	-	0)	/	89.363
	=	4.72

Main Street Capital's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Mar. 2026 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(42.369	-	0)	/	90.655
	=	0.47

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €4.08

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What does a EPS (Basic) of €4.08 mean?

Main Street Capital (STU:13M) has a EPS (Basic) of €4.08 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Main Street Capital and its competitors.

Is Main Street Capital's EPS (Basic) too high?

Main Street Capital's current EPS (Basic) is €4.08. Overall, Main Street Capital has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Main Street Capital's EPS (Basic) compare to OTF and HASI?

Main Street Capital's EPS (Basic) of €4.08 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good EPS (Basic) for an Asset Management company?

A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, EPS (Basic) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.

What does a high EPS (Basic) mean?

A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Main Street Capital and its competitors. Main Street Capital's current EPS (Basic) is €4.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Main Street Capital stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Main Street Capital (STU:13M) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €42.25, compared to a current price of €44.02 — trading 4.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is €4.08. Main Street Capital's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is EPS (Basic) calculated?

EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Main Street Capital (STU:13M), the current EPS (Basic) is €4.08 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Main Street Capital (STU:13M) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Main Street Capital stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €44.02 is trading 4.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €42.25. GuruFocus considers Main Street Capital to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:13M:

EPS (Basic): €4.08
GF Value™: €42.25 vs. price of €44.02 (4.2% above fair value)
GF Score™: 66/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:13M stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Main Street Capital Business Description

Industry Financial Services Asset Management

Comparable Companies OTF HASI FHI VCTR MAAS BXSL DNP STEP OBDC UTG BLK BX OSTO:INVE A TSX:BN KKR TSX:BAM APO STT OSTO:EQT AMP

Other Exchanges MAIN:USA 0JXQ:UK

Address 1300 Post Oak Boulevard, 8th Floor, Houston, TX, USA, 77056

Website https://www.mainstcapital.com

Main Street Capital Corp is a principal investment firm focused on providing customized long-term debt and equity capital solutions to lower middle market ("LMM") companies and debt capital to private ("Private Loan") companies owned by or in the process of being acquired by a private equity fund. The group invests principally in secured debt investments, equity investments, warrants, and other securities of LMM companies, typically based in the U.S. The company operates as a single segment with a principal investment objective to maximize total return by generating current income from debt investments and current income and capital appreciation from equity and equity-related investments.

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