* The 5-Year Book Value Growth Rate is the 5-year average Book Value per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for General American Investors Co's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
GAM'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43 Med: 0.61 Max: 1.18
Current: 0.61
During the past 10 years, General American Investors Co's highest PEG Ratio was 1.18. The lowest was 0.43. And the median was 0.61.
GAM's PEG Ratio is ranked better than 78.27% of 497
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 1.72
vs GAM: 0.61
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
General American Investors Co (NYSE:GAM) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
General American Investors Co PEG Ratio Related Terms
General American Investors Co PEG 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, General American Investors Co's PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG 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 PEG Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, General American Investors Co's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where General American Investors Co's PEG Ratio 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.
* Note: The 5-Year Book Value Growth Rate is the 5-year average Book Value per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
General American Investors Co (GAM) has a PEG Ratio of 0.61 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on General American Investors Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.61. Over the past decade, General American Investors Co's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.43 to 1.18. According to the industry distribution chart, General American Investors Co ranks #108 out of 497 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 21.7%.
Is General American Investors Co's PEG Ratio too high?
General American Investors Co's current PEG Ratio of 0.61 is near median its 10-year median of 0.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 1.18. The Asset Management industry median PEG Ratio is 1.72. General American Investors Co's value of 0.61 is 64.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, General American Investors Co ranks #108 out of 497 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 PEG Ratio compare to TRIN and QQQX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, General American Investors Co ranks #108 out of 497 companies for PEG Ratio. This places General American Investors Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.72. General American Investors Co's value of 0.61 is 64.5% below this benchmark. Historically, General American Investors Co's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.43 to 1.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.61 vs. the industry median of 1.72, General American Investors Co has consistently been below 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 PEG Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median PEG Ratio among Asset Management companies is 1.72, based on 497 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. General American Investors Co's current PEG Ratio of 0.61 is 64.5% below 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on General American Investors Co and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. General American Investors Co's current PEG Ratio is 0.61, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.61. 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 $62.20 — trading 2.1% below its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 0.61, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.61 and 64.5% below the Asset Management industry median of 1.72. 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 PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For General American Investors Co (GAM), the current PEG Ratio is 0.61 as of Jun. 27, 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 $62.20 is trading 2.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $63.56.
GuruFocus considers General American Investors Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for GAM:
PEG Ratio: 0.61 (near median its 10-year median of 0.61)
GF Value™: $63.56 vs. price of $62.20 (2.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 64.5% below the Asset Management median (#108 of 497)
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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