GAM (General American Investors Co) YoY EPS Growth: 21.23% (As of Jun. 2026)

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GAM General American Investors Co Inc GAM
59 GF Score
Price $67.58
GF Value $67.61
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is General American Investors Co YoY EPS Growth?

General American Investors Co GAM -0.54% 59 YoY EPS Growth is 21.23% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates GAM with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $67.61 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months. General American Investors Co's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 21.23%.

General American Investors Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was $7.88.

General American Investors Co YoY EPS Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for General American Investors Co's YoY EPS Growth can be seen below:

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* 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 YoY EPS Growth Chart

General American Investors Co Annual Data
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YoY EPS Growth
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General American Investors Co Semi-Annual Data
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General American Investors Co YoY EPS Growth Calculation

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months.

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

YoY EPS Growth (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Dec. 2025 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Dec. 2024 ) |
=(14.56-10.81)/ | 10.81 |
=34.69 %

General American Investors Co's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Jun. 2026 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Jun. 2025 )) / | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Jun. 2025 )) |
=(7.88-6.5)/ | 6.5 |
=21.23 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about YoY EPS Growth →
What does a YoY EPS Growth of 21.23% mean?
General American Investors Co (GAM) has a YoY EPS Growth of 21.23% as of Jun. 2026. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for General American Investors Co and its competitors.
Is General American Investors Co's YoY EPS Growth too high?
General American Investors Co's current YoY EPS Growth is 21.23%. Overall, General American Investors Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does General American Investors Co's YoY EPS Growth compare to CET and TRIN?
General American Investors Co's YoY EPS Growth of 21.23% 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 YoY EPS Growth for an Asset Management company?
A good YoY EPS Growth depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, YoY EPS Growth 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 YoY EPS Growth mean?
A high YoY EPS Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for General American Investors Co and its competitors. General American Investors Co's current YoY EPS Growth is 21.23%. 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 $67.61, compared to a current price of $67.58 — trading 0% below its estimated fair value. The current YoY EPS Growth is 21.23%. General American Investors Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EPS Growth calculated?
YoY EPS Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For General American Investors Co (GAM), the current YoY EPS Growth is 21.23% as of Jun. 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 undervalued. The current stock price of $67.58 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of $67.61. GuruFocus considers General American Investors Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for GAM:

  • YoY EPS Growth: 21.23%
  • GF Value™: $67.61 vs. price of $67.58 (0% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 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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