General American Investors Company, Inc. GAM FINANCIAL
Company Overview
General American Investors Company, Inc. is a publicly owned investment manager. The firm invests in the public equity markets of United States. It invests in growth stocks of companies. It makes investments in Information Technology, Financials, Consumer Staples, Consumer Discretionary, Retailing, Communication Services, Industrials, Health Care, Energy and Materials. The firm employs fundamental analysis with a bottom-up stock picking approach to make its investments. It conducts in-house research to make its investments. General American Investors Company, Inc. was founded in 1927 and is based in New York, New York.
Why Investors Should Care
Generates a return on equity of 20.9%, reflecting efficient use of shareholder capital.
Trades at a P/E of 4.2, below the sector median of 12.9.
Operating margin of 44.7% supports profitability.
Carries low leverage with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.08.
Recent Developments
- Dec 2025 Revenue of $346.06M (+37.5% YoY); net profit $339.84M.
- Trailing 12 Months Year-on-year growth — revenue +0.9%, earnings +22.5%.
Growth & Price Performance
Compounded Sales Growth
| 5 Years: | - |
| 1 Year: | 0.90% |
Compounded Profit Growth
| 5 Years: | - |
| 1 Year: | 22.50% |
Stock Price Performance
| 1 Year: | +25.09% |
| 6 Months: | +11.04% |
| 3 Months: | +5.16% |
| 1 Month: | -1.10% |
Highlights auto-generated from reported financials and price data; not investment advice. Verify with official filings before acting.
- Price vs 50-DMAAbove
- Price vs 200-DMAAbove
- RSI (14)47.34 · Neutral
P/E of 4.16 is below the sector median of 12.89 — relatively cheaper than peers.
Auto-generated from price history and fundamentals; not investment advice.
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Technical Trend
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Fundamental Growth Charts
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PROS
- Strong return on equity of 20.9%.
- In a confirmed uptrend (50-DMA above 200-DMA).
CONS
No notable concerns flagged.
* The pros and cons are auto-generated from financial metrics.
Valuation
Growth (CAGR)
Profitability & Returns
Balance Sheet & Liquidity
Ownership
Financial Snapshot
Peer comparison
Peer companies in the same sector (Financial Services).
| # | Name | CMP $ | P/E | Mkt Cap | Div Yld % | ROCE % | ROE % | Rev CAGR 5Y % | Profit CAGR 5Y % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GAM General American Investors Company, Inc. FINANCIAL | 66.39 | 4.16 | $1.58B | 0.00% | - | 20.92% | - | - |
| 2 | JPM JPMorgan Chase & Co. SPXR3KFINANCIAL | 353.51 | 15.15 | $939.70B | 1.72% | - | 17.79% | 12.50% | 14.83% |
| 3 | BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. SPXFINANCIAL | 505.83 | 12.72 | $712.23B | 0.00% | - | 12.12% | 4.18% | 9.44% |
| 4 | V Visa Inc. SPXR3KFINANCIAL | 368.64 | 31.35 | $628.20B | 0.72% | 37.15% | 61.19% | 14.33% | 13.04% |
| 5 | MA Mastercard Incorporated SPXR3KFINANCIAL | 570.89 | 31.44 | $496.37B | 0.62% | 60.19% | - | 12.29% | 19.21% |
| 6 | BAC Bank of America Corporation SPXR3KFINANCIAL | 62.39 | 14.41 | $436.28B | 2.04% | - | 11.20% | 3.14% | 4.27% |
| 7 | BRK-A Berkshire Hathaway Inc. FINANCIAL | 757,791.00 | 12.71 | $370.14B | 0.00% | - | 12.12% | 7.60% | 10.02% |
| 8 | HSBC HSBC Holdings plc FINANCIAL | 106.26 | 15.18 | $363.70B | 3.65% | - | 13.10% | 9.75% | 12.72% |
| 9 | MS Morgan Stanley SPXR3KFINANCIAL | 216.24 | 17.48 | $339.62B | 2.26% | - | 17.97% | 3.76% | 9.66% |
Financial Statements Quarterly Results · Profit & Loss · Balance Sheet · Cash Flows · Ratios
Profit & Loss (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | -171.81M | 279.56M | 251.67M | 346.06M |
| Cost of Revenue | - | - | - | - | - |
| Gross Profit | - | - | - | - | - |
| Operating Expenses | - | 5.46M | 6.16M | 6.22M | 6.22M |
| Operating Income | - | - | - | - | - |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - |
| Interest Expense | - | - | - | - | - |
| Pretax Income | - | -177.27M | 273.40M | 245.46M | 339.84M |
| Tax Provision | - | - | - | - | - |
| Net Income | - | -177.27M | 273.40M | 245.46M | 339.84M |
| Diluted EPS | 12.36 | -7.20 | 11.67 | 10.81 | - |
Balance Sheet (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | - | 1.25B | 1.44B | 1.56B | 1.77B |
| Current Assets | - | - | - | - | - |
| Cash & Equivalents | - | 182.25K | 117.47K | 69.60K | 415.09K |
| Inventory | - | - | - | - | - |
| Receivables | - | 3.83M | 5.82M | 11.69M | 2.57M |
| Total Liabilities | - | 211.30M | 21.32M | 18.59M | 17.21M |
| Current Liabilities | - | - | - | - | - |
| Long Term Debt | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total Debt | - | 3.52M | 2.98M | 2.40M | 1.80M |
| Total Equity | - | 1.04B | 1.42B | 1.55B | 1.76B |
| Shares Outstanding | - | 31.98M | 31.98M | 31.98M | 31.98M |
Ratios (Annual)
Figures in %.
| Metric | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin % | - | - | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin % | - | - | - | - | - |
| Net Margin % | - | 103.2% | 97.8% | 97.5% | 98.2% |
| ROE % | - | -17.0% | 19.2% | 15.9% | 19.4% |
| ROCE % | - | - | - | - | - |
Shareholding Pattern
Top Institutional Holders
| # | Holder | % Held | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saba Capital Management, L.P. | 7.30% | 1.75M | $113.74M |
| 2 | Lazard Asset Management LLC | 6.60% | 1.58M | $102.86M |
| 3 | Blue Bell Private Wealth Management, LLC | 3.44% | 825.49K | $53.61M |
| 4 | Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC | 1.91% | 457.69K | $29.72M |
| 5 | Bulldog Investors, LLP | 1.24% | 296.45K | $19.25M |
| 6 | Neville, Rodie & Shaw, Inc | 1.23% | 293.96K | $19.09M |
| 7 | Cohen & Steers Inc. | 1.08% | 260.00K | $16.88M |
| 8 | SIT Investment Associates Inc | 1.00% | 239.70K | $15.57M |
| 9 | Royal Bank of Canada | 0.81% | 194.76K | $12.65M |
| 10 | Atlas Wealth LLC | 0.71% | 170.50K | $11.07M |
Analyst View
Analyst aggregate. Targets and ratings update periodically; not investment advice.
Latest News
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GAM — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current share price of General American Investors Company, Inc. (GAM)?
As of 2026-09-19 21:16 PDT, General American Investors Company, Inc. (GAM) trades at $66.39 on NYSE. Its 52-week range is $52.93 to $67.95.
What is the market capitalisation of GAM?
General American Investors Company, Inc. (GAM) has a market capitalisation of $1.58B on NYSE.
What is the P/E ratio of GAM?
GAM trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 4.16. The industry average P/E is 12.89. Its price-to-book (P/B) ratio is 0.89.
What is the return on equity (ROE) of GAM?
GAM has a return on equity (ROE) of 20.92%.
Is GAM a good stock to buy?
This page provides a data-driven analysis of General American Investors Company, Inc. (GAM), including valuation ratios, profitability, growth trends, auto-generated pros and cons, peer comparison and AI exposure. Review these fundamentals alongside your own research and risk tolerance. This is informational content, not investment advice.