GAMCO InvestorsGAMI +2.51%73 Buyback Yield % is 4.11 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 56% above its 10-year median of 2.64. GuruFocus rates GAMI with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.20 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 758 Asset Management companies, GAMCO Investors ranks better than 79.02% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for GAMCO Investors's Buyback Yield % 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, GAMCO Investors's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % 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.
GAMCO Investors Buyback Yield % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, GAMCO Investors's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GAMCO Investors's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* 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.
GAMCO Investors (GAMI) has a Buyback Yield % of 4.11 as of Jul. 06, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on GAMCO Investors and its competitors. This is 56% above median its historical median of 2.64. Over the past decade, GAMCO Investors' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.80 to 11.74. According to the industry distribution chart, GAMCO Investors ranks #159 out of 758 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 21%.
Is GAMCO Investors' Buyback Yield % too high?
GAMCO Investors' current Buyback Yield % of 4.11 is 56% above median its 10-year median of 2.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.80 to a high of 11.74. The Asset Management industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.19. GAMCO Investors' value of 4.11 is 2063.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GAMCO Investors ranks #159 out of 758 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, GAMCO Investors has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GAMCO Investors' Buyback Yield % compare to WIW and BGY?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, GAMCO Investors ranks #159 out of 758 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places GAMCO Investors in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.19. GAMCO Investors' value of 4.11 is 2063.2% above this benchmark. Historically, GAMCO Investors' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.80 to 11.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.64 vs. the industry median of 0.19, GAMCO Investors 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 Buyback Yield % for an Asset Management company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Asset Management companies is 0.19, based on 758 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. GAMCO Investors's current Buyback Yield % of 4.11 is 2063.2% 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 Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on GAMCO Investors and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GAMCO Investors's current Buyback Yield % is 4.11, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 2.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GAMCO Investors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GAMCO Investors (GAMI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.20, compared to a current price of $24.10 — trading 11.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 4.11, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 2.64 and 2063.2% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.19. GAMCO Investors' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For GAMCO Investors (GAMI), the current Buyback Yield % is 4.11 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 GAMCO Investors (GAMI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GAMCO Investors stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $24.10 is trading 11.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $27.20.
GuruFocus considers GAMCO Investors to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for GAMI:
Buyback Yield %: 4.11 (56% above median its 10-year median of 2.64)
GF Value™: $27.20 vs. price of $24.10 (11.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2063.2% above the Asset Management median (#159 of 758)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GAMI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GAMCO Investors Inc is a provider of Investment Advisory services to open-end funds, closed-end funds, Exchange Traded Managed Funds (ETMFs), and institutional and private wealth management investors principally in the United States. The company invests in a variety of U.S. and international securities through various investment styles including value, growth, non-market correlated, and convertible securities. Its revenues are based on the company's levels of assets under management (AUM) and fees associated with its various investment products. Its AUM is organized into three groups; Open and Closed-End Funds; Institutional and Private Wealth Management; and SICAV.
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