Main Street CapitalMAIN -0.12%68 PS Ratio is 8.87 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 9.08. GuruFocus rates MAIN with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $49.13 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,408 Asset Management companies, Main Street Capital ranks worse than 56.82% on this metric.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. As of today, Main Street Capital's share price is $51.96.
Main Street Capital's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.86. Hence, Main Street Capital's PS Ratio for today is 8.87.
Warning Sign:
Main Street Capital Corp stock PS Ratio (=8.87) is close to 3-year high of 9.67.
The historical rank and industry rank for Main Street Capital's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MAIN'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.85 Med: 9.08 Max: 56.01
Current: 8.87
During the past 13 years, Main Street Capital's highest PS Ratio was 56.01. The lowest was 5.85. And the median was 9.08.
MAIN's PS Ratio is ranked worse than 56.82% of 1408
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 7.275
vs MAIN: 8.87
Main Street Capital Corp revenue per share is in decline over the past 12 months.
During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of Main Street Capital was -15.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 15.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 39.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 10.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, Main Street Capital's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 100.20% per year. The lowest was -42.20% per year. And the median was 8.80% per year.
Back to Basics: PS Ratio
Main Street Capital (NYSE:MAIN) PS Ratio Explanation
The PS Ratio is an excellent valuation indicator if you want to compare a stock with its historical valuation or with the stocks in the same industry. The PS Ratio works especially well when you want to compare the stock's current valuation with its historical valuation. The PS Ratio is a great valuation tool for evaluating cyclical businesses where the PE Ratio works poorly. It works the best when comparing the current valuation with the historical valuation because over time, a company's profit margin tends to revert to the mean.
When the PS Ratio is applied to the whole stock market, it can be used to evaluate the current market valuation and projected returns. In this case, the price is the total market cap of all stocks that are traded, and sales are the GDP of the country. This is how Warren Buffett estimates the broad market valuation and project future returns.
The PS Ratio does not tell you how cheap or expensive the stock is. It cannot be used to compare companies in different industries. It works better for companies within the same industry because these companies tend to have similar capital structures and profit margins. It works the best when comparing a company with itself in the past.
Main Street Capital PS Ratio Related Terms
Main Street Capital PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Main Street Capital's PS Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Main Street Capital's PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PS Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Main Street Capital PS Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Main Street Capital's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Main Street Capital's PS Ratio falls into.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks and it was first used by Ken Fisher.
Main Street Capital's Share Price of today is $51.96. Main Street Capital's Revenue per Share 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 $5.86.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
Main Street Capital (MAIN) has a PS Ratio of 8.87 as of Jul. 06, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Main Street Capital and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.08. Over the past decade, Main Street Capital's PS Ratio has ranged from 5.85 to 56.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Main Street Capital ranks #800 out of 1408 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 56.8%.
Is Main Street Capital's PS Ratio too high?
Main Street Capital's current PS Ratio of 8.87 is near median its 10-year median of 9.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.85 to a high of 56.01. The Asset Management industry median PS Ratio is 7.28. Main Street Capital's value of 8.87 is 21.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Main Street Capital ranks #800 out of 1408 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Main Street Capital has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Main Street Capital's PS Ratio compare to OTF and HASI?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Main Street Capital ranks #800 out of 1408 companies for PS Ratio. This places Main Street Capital in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 7.28. Main Street Capital's value of 8.87 is 21.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Main Street Capital's own PS Ratio has ranged from 5.85 to 56.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.08 vs. the industry median of 7.28, Main Street Capital has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PS Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median PS Ratio among Asset Management companies is 7.28, based on 1,408 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Main Street Capital's current PS Ratio of 8.87 is 21.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high PS Ratio mean?
A high PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Main Street Capital and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median PS Ratio is 7.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Main Street Capital's current PS Ratio is 8.87, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.08. 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 (MAIN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $49.13, compared to a current price of $51.96 — trading 5.8% above its estimated fair value. The current PS Ratio is 8.87, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.08 and 21.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 7.28. Main Street Capital's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PS Ratio calculated?
PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Main Street Capital (MAIN), the current PS Ratio is 8.87 as of Jul. 06, 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 (MAIN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Main Street Capital stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $51.96 is trading 5.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $49.13.
GuruFocus considers Main Street Capital to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MAIN:
PS Ratio: 8.87 (near median its 10-year median of 9.08)
GF Value™: $49.13 vs. price of $51.96 (5.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21.9% above the Asset Management median (#800 of 1408)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MAIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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