(GAM) General American Investors - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US3688021043

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GAM EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of GAM over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-03": -10.710474961553, "2020-06": 5.4815689759415, "2020-09": 3.957575947979, "2020-12": 7.6342912076908, "2021-03": 4.1291943900654, "2021-06": 6.3276236807891, "2021-09": -0.16197055742753, "2021-12": 7.3269766832903, "2022-03": -1.9404444231655, "2022-06": -13.088010870178, "2022-09": -2.2541395049742, "2022-12": 6.2540972135293, "2023-03": 5.038626801433, "2023-06": 5.8576472079931, "2023-09": -1.5135773410067, "2023-12": 7.9761200093, "2024-03": 8.0800310769616, "2024-06": 3.0586309825082, "2024-12": 1.94, "2025-06": 6.22,

GAM Revenue

Revenue of GAM over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-03: 4.201517, 2020-06: 4.015939, 2020-09: 11.346165, 2020-12: -1.761963, 2021-03: 31.841642, 2021-06: 28.036791, 2021-09: 21.617615, 2021-12: 26.454353, 2022-03: 32.471565, 2022-06: 9.094606, 2022-09: -0.801744, 2022-12: 7.186086, 2023-03: 30.847266, 2023-06: 18.199514, 2023-09: 29.378695, 2023-12: 11.25026, 2024-03: 41.508813, 2024-06: 7.322423, 2024-12: null, 2025-06: null,

Description: GAM General American Investors

General American Investors Closed Fund (NYSE:GAM) is a US-based asset management company operating within the financial services sector, specifically categorized under Asset Management & Custody Banks. The companys primary business involves managing investment portfolios for its clients.

Key performance indicators (KPIs) for GAM include its market capitalization, which stands at approximately $1.33 billion, indicating a mid-cap status. The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is around 5.26, suggesting the stock might be undervalued relative to its earnings. Return on Equity (RoE) is notably high at 19.33%, indicating efficient use of shareholder equity to generate profits.

Economic drivers influencing GAMs performance include overall market conditions, interest rates, and investor sentiment. As an asset management company, GAMs revenue is likely tied to the assets under management (AUM), which can fluctuate with market performance. A rising market typically boosts AUM and, consequently, management fees. Conversely, downturns can reduce AUM and impact revenue.

The companys operational efficiency and ability to maintain a strong RoE amidst varying market conditions are crucial. The relatively low P/E ratio compared to other asset management companies might suggest that GAM is undervalued, presenting a potential investment opportunity. However, the forward P/E is not available, which could indicate a lack of analyst coverage or earnings estimates, potentially adding a layer of uncertainty.

GAMs beta of 0.835 indicates that the stock is less volatile than the overall market, which might appeal to risk-averse investors. The stocks current price is near its 52-week high, suggesting strong recent performance. Average trading volume is around 19,200 shares, indicating moderate liquidity.

GAM Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 1,396m
Sub-Industry Asset Management & Custody Banks
IPO / Inception 1985-07-01

GAM Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 91.0%
Fundamental 68.9%
Dividend Rating 77.7%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 7.93%
Analyst Rating -

GAM Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 8.42%
Yield on Cost 5y 19.18%
Annual Growth 5y 81.26%
Payout Consistency 61.3%
Payout Ratio 58.2%

GAM Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 97.5%
Growth Correlation 12m 82.6%
Growth Correlation 5y 91.7%
CAGR 5y 29.58%
CAGR/Max DD 3y 1.99
CAGR/Mean DD 3y 24.03
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.32
Alpha 11.96
Beta 0.819
Volatility 8.86%
Current Volume 10k
Average Volume 20d 12.5k
Stop Loss 59.4 (-3.1%)
Signal 0.08

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 3.0

Net Income (294.7m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 5.37m TTM)
FCFTA 0.0 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 0.0pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue -11.67% (prev -19.79%; Δ 8.12pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.0 (>3.0%) and CFO 0.0 <= Net Income 294.7m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (-69.6k) to EBITDA (294.7m) ratio: -0.00 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 0.01 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (NaN) change vs 12m ago NaN% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 83.86% (prev 79.25%; Δ 4.61pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 6.08% (prev 4.02%; Δ 2.06pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
error: Interest Coverage Ratio cannot be calculated (needs EBITDA TTM and Interest Expense TTM)

Altman Z'' 60.82

(A) -0.01 = (Total Current Assets 69.6k - Total Current Liabilities 10.5m) / Total Assets 1.56b
(B) 0.63 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 992.9m / Total Assets 1.56b
(C) 0.21 = EBIT TTM 305.0m / Avg Total Assets 1.47b
(D) 54.67 = Book Value of Equity 1.02b / Total Liabilities 18.6m
Total Rating: 60.82 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 68.92

1. Piotroski 3.0pt = -2.0
2. FCF Yield data missing
3. FCF Margin data missing
4. Debt/Equity 0.01 = 2.50
5. Debt/Ebitda 0.03 = 2.50
6. ROIC - WACC 19.50% = 12.50
7. RoE 19.33% = 1.61
8. Rev. Trend 4.60% = 0.23
9. Rev. CAGR 0.0% = 0.0
10. EPS Trend 63.27% = 1.58
11. EPS CAGR 0.0% = 0.0

What is the price of GAM shares?

As of September 13, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 61.30 with a total of 9,952 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.49%, over one month by +4.45%, over three months by +11.94% and over the past year by +28.49%.

Is General American Investors a good stock to buy?

Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, General American Investors (NYSE:GAM) is currently (September 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 68.92 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of GAM is around 76.81 USD . This means that GAM is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +25.3% (Margin of Safety).

Is GAM a buy, sell or hold?

General American Investors has no consensus analysts rating.

What are the forecasts/targets for the GAM price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price - -
Analysts Target Price - -
ValueRay Target Price 86.1 40.4%

Last update: 2025-08-30 04:42

GAM Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 1.40b (1.40b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 69.6k USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 6.7435
P/S = 50.4812
P/B = 0.9398
Beta = 0.836
Revenue TTM = 89.5m USD
EBIT TTM = 305.0m USD
EBITDA TTM = 294.7m USD
Long Term Debt = 7.43m USD (from nonCurrentLiabilitiesTotal, two quarters ago)
Short Term Debt = 332.0k USD (from shortTermDebt, two quarters ago)
Debt = 7.76m USD (Calculated: Short Term 332.0k + Long Term 7.43m)
Net Debt = -69.6k USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 1.40b USD (1.40b + Debt 7.76m - CCE 69.6k)
Interest Coverage Ratio = unknown (Ebit TTM 305.0m / Interest Expense TTM 0.0)
FCF Yield = none (FCF TTM 0.0 / Enterprise Value 1.40b)
FCF Margin = unknown (0.0 / 89460191.0)
Net Margin = 329.5% (Net Income TTM 294.7m / Revenue TTM 89.5m)
Gross Margin = 83.86% ((Revenue TTM 89.5m - Cost of Revenue TTM 14.4m) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.38 (Enterprise Value 1.40b / Book Value Of Equity 1.02b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.0% (Interest Expense 0.0 / Debt 7.76m)
Taxrate = 103.1% (set to none) (73.5m / 71.3m)
NOPAT = unknown (EBIT/Op.Income or Taxrate missing)
Current Ratio = 0.01 (Total Current Assets 69.6k / Total Current Liabilities 10.5m)
Debt / Equity = 0.01 (Debt 7.76m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 1.55b)
Debt / EBITDA = 0.03 (Net Debt -69.6k / EBITDA 294.7m)
Debt / FCF = none (Debt 7.76m / FCF TTM 0.0)
Total Stockholder Equity = 1.52b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 18.84% (Net Income 294.7m, Total Assets 1.56b )
RoE = 19.33% (Net Income TTM 294.7m / Total Stockholder Equity 1.52b)
RoCE = 19.91% (Ebit 305.0m / (Equity 1.52b + L.T.Debt 7.43m))
RoIC = 19.50% (Ebit 305.0m / (Assets 1.56b - Current Assets 69.6k))
WACC = unknown (E(1.40b)/V(1.40b) * Re(9.03%)) + (D(7.76m)/V(1.40b) * Rd(0.0%) * (1-Tc(none)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -33.33 | Cagr: 3.57%
Discount Rate = 9.03% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow 0.0)
Revenue Correlation: 4.60 | Revenue CAGR: 0.0%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: 85.92
EPS Correlation: 63.27 | EPS CAGR: 0.0%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: -88.44

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