GAM (General American Investors Co) EPS (Basic): $14.56 (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


GAM General American Investors Co Inc GAM
47 GF Score
Price $62.34
GF Value $63.56
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is General American Investors Co EPS (Basic)?

General American Investors Co GAM -0.13% 47 EPS (Basic) is $14.56 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates GAM with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $63.56 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

General American Investors Co's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $8.06. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $14.56.

General American Investors Co's EPS (Diluted) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $7.65. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $14.15.

General American Investors Co's EPS without NRI for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $7.65. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was 14.15.

During the past 12 months, General American Investors Co's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 34.70% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 10 years, General American Investors Co's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 53.00% per year. The lowest was -19.30% per year. And the median was 24.00% per year.

General American Investors Co  (NYSE:GAM) EPS (Basic) Explanation

EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.

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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.

General American Investors Co EPS (Basic) Related Terms

General American Investors Co EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for General American Investors Co's EPS (Basic) 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.

General American Investors Co EPS (Basic) Chart

General American Investors Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EPS (Basic)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 12.36 -7.20 11.67 10.81 14.56

General American Investors Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EPS (Basic) Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.37 8.42 2.39 6.50 8.06
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General American Investors Co EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

General American Investors Co's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(339.841-11.307)/22.564
=14.56

General American Investors Co's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Dec. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(189.458-5.654)/22.862
=8.04

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $14.56

* 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.

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What does a EPS (Basic) of $14.56 mean?
General American Investors Co (GAM) has a EPS (Basic) of $14.56 as of Dec. 2025. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on General American Investors Co and its competitors.
Is General American Investors Co's EPS (Basic) too high?
General American Investors Co's current EPS (Basic) is $14.56. Overall, General American Investors Co has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does General American Investors Co's EPS (Basic) compare to TRIN and QQQX?
General American Investors Co's EPS (Basic) of $14.56 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EPS (Basic) for an Asset Management company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, EPS (Basic) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on General American Investors Co and its competitors. General American Investors Co's current EPS (Basic) is $14.56. 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 $62.34 — trading 1.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is $14.56. General American Investors Co's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For General American Investors Co (GAM), the current EPS (Basic) is $14.56 as of Dec. 2025. 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 undervalued. The current stock price of $62.34 is trading 1.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $63.56. GuruFocus considers General American Investors Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for GAM:

  • EPS (Basic): $14.56
  • GF Value™: $63.56 vs. price of $62.34 (1.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Address 530 Fifth Avenue, 26th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10036
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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