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Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN) Free Cash Flow (FCF): $342.29M

The free cash flow (FCF) for Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN) is $342.29M. It is above its 12-month average by 162.97% ($130.16M).

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MAIN Free Cash Flow (FCF)
$347.44M+498.82% 1Y
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MAIN Current vs Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart

MAIN Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)

$342.29M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM

$130.16M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y

$74.68M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y

$-45.12M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y

$-46.81M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y

$-52.87M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y

$-38.78M

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+162.97%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+358.36%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+858.54%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+831.29%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+747.46%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+982.75%

FCF Analysis

Free Cash Flow (TTM)

$342.29M

FCF Yield

7.25%

Price/FCF

13.8

Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures

Why FCF matters:

  • Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
  • Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
  • Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
  • Key metric for DCF valuation models

Main Street Capital Corporation Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition

Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Main Street Capital Corporation Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ

What is the free cash flow (FCF) for Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN)?
The free cash flow (FCF) for MAIN stock is $342.29M.
What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN)?
The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for MAIN stock is $130.16M.
What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN)?
The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for MAIN stock is $74.68M.
What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN)?
The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for MAIN stock is $-45.12M.
What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN)?
The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for MAIN stock is $-46.81M.
What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN)?
The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for MAIN stock is $-52.87M.
What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN)?
The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for MAIN stock is $-38.78M.

Main Street Capital Corporation Free Cash Flow (FCF) History

DATEFREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
2025-12-31$347.44M
2024-12-31$-87.12M
2023-12-31$285.32M
2022-12-31$-246.94M
2021-12-31$-515.37M
2020-12-31$-54.08M
2019-12-31$-33.83M
2018-12-31$-109.07M
2017-12-31$72.90M
2016-12-31$-42.73M
2015-12-31$-131.39M
2014-12-31$-190.92M
2013-12-31$-240.71M
2012-12-31$48.87M
2011-12-31$37.16M
2010-12-31$14.60M
2009-12-31$8.04M
2008-12-31$10.91M
2007-12-31$5.40M
2006-12-31$4.24M
2005-12-31$2.97M

About Main Street Capital Corporation

Main Street Capital Corporation functions as a Business Development Company (BDC), providing diverse capital solutions across different market segments. Primarily, the firm supplies equity capital to lower middle market companies. These investments support various strategic objectives, including recapitalizations, management buyouts, refinancing, family estate planning, industry consolidation, and growth initiatives for both mature and later-stage emerging businesses. Main Street actively seeks to forge partnerships with entrepreneurs, business owners, and management teams, frequently offering comprehensive, "one-stop" financing alternatives for its lower middle market portfolio. Companies targeted for equity investment in this segment typically have annual revenues between $5 million and $300 million, with individual equity investments generally ranging from $2 million to $75 million, and an enterprise value for the target company usually falling between $3 million and $20 million. The firm is prepared to take stakes from a 5% minority position up to a 50% majority interest. In addition to its equity offerings, Main Street also extends debt capital to middle market companies. These funds are allocated to finance activities such as acquisitions, management buyouts, growth strategies, recapitalizations, and refinancing. Debt transactions in the middle market typically range from $5 million to $50 million per deal, targeting businesses with annual EBITDA between $1 million and $20 million. It is important to note that these middle market debt recipients are generally larger in scale than the companies within Main Street's lower middle market equity portfolio. The firm demonstrates a wide investment scope, engaging with numerous industries. These include, but are not limited to: air freight and logistics, auto components, building products, chemicals, commercial services, computing, construction and engineering, consumer finance and services, electronic equipment, energy (equipment, services, and consumables), financial services, healthcare (equipment and providers), hospitality, internet software and services, IT services, machinery, paper and forest products, professional and industrial services, road and rail transportation, software, specialty retail, and telecommunications. Broadly, this covers sectors within consumer discretionary, energy, materials, technology, and transportation. Main Street Capital Corporation was established in 2007, with its main operations based in Houston, Texas, and an additional office located in Chojnów, Poland.

Houston, TX
104 employees
Financial Services / Asset Management
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management
CEO
Dwayne Louis Hyzak