General American Investors CoGAM -0.65%60 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 1.13. GuruFocus rates GAM with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $63.56 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,004 Asset Management companies, General American Investors Co ranks worse than 69.02% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for General American Investors Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
GAM'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.04 Med: 1.13 Max: 1.19
Current: 1.18
During the past 10 years, General American Investors Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.19. The lowest was 1.04. And the median was 1.13.
GAM's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 69.02% of 1004
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.86
vs GAM: 1.18
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.
General American Investors Co's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $65.203. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $54.59 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.
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General American Investors Co (NYSE:GAM) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.
General American Investors Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
General American Investors Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
General American Investors Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
GAM vs ECAT, CET, TRIN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, General American Investors Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.
General American Investors Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, General American Investors Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where General American Investors Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
General American Investors Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.
* 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.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.18 mean?
General American Investors Co (GAM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.18 as of Jul. 08, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on General American Investors Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.13. Over the past decade, General American Investors Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.04 to 1.19. According to the industry distribution chart, General American Investors Co ranks #693 out of 1004 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 69%.
Is General American Investors Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
General American Investors Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.18 is near median its 10-year median of 1.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.04 to a high of 1.19. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86. General American Investors Co's value of 1.18 is 37.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, General American Investors Co ranks #693 out of 1004 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, General American Investors Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does General American Investors Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ECAT and CET?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, General American Investors Co ranks #693 out of 1004 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places General American Investors Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86. General American Investors Co's value of 1.18 is 37.2% above this benchmark. Historically, General American Investors Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.04 to 1.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.13 vs. the industry median of 0.86, General American Investors Co 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.86, based on 1,004 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. General American Investors Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.18 is 37.2% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on General American Investors Co and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. General American Investors Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is General American Investors Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, General American Investors Co (GAM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $63.56, compared to a current price of $64.22 — trading 1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.13 and 37.2% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.86. General American Investors Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For General American Investors Co (GAM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18 as of Jul. 08, 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 General American Investors Co (GAM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, General American Investors Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $64.22 is trading 1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $63.56.
GuruFocus considers General American Investors Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for GAM:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.18 (near median its 10-year median of 1.13)
GF Value™: $63.56 vs. price of $64.22 (1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 37.2% above the Asset Management median (#693 of 1004)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GAM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
General American Investors Co Business Description
General American Investors Co Inc is a closed-end, diversified management investment company. The primary investment objective of the company is long-term capital appreciation through investment in companies with above-average growth potential. It focuses on equity securities with growth potential at reasonable valuations. The company invests principally in common stocks believed by management to have growth potential.
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