Main Street Capital: Time To Spin The Wheel Again

  • MAIN is an outstanding BDC with a stellar track record, but valuation multiples are again dangerously high at 2x book value. History shows that buying at excessive premiums leads to mean reversion and potential 20% downside risk, as seen earlier this year. Despite MAIN's quality, I am trimming my position, preferring to buy back at a fairer price closer to 1.5x book value.