General American Investors CoGAM -0.35%47 PS Ratio is 4.17 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 4.39. 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. Among 1,406 Asset Management companies, General American Investors Co ranks better than 70.55% on this metric.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. As of today, General American Investors Co's share price is $62.20.
General American Investors Co's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $14.91. Hence, General American Investors Co's PS Ratio for today is 4.17.
Good Sign:
General American Investors Co Inc stock PS Ratio (=4.06) is close to 2-year low of 3.71.
The historical rank and industry rank for General American Investors Co's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
GAM'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.93 Med: 4.39 Max: 11.36
Current: 4.17
During the past 10 years, General American Investors Co's highest PS Ratio was 11.36. The lowest was 1.93. And the median was 4.39.
GAM's PS Ratio is ranked better than 70.55% of 1406
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 7.35
vs GAM: 4.17
During the past 10 years, General American Investors Co's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 45.00% per year. The lowest was -16.00% per year. And the median was 20.30% per year.
Back to Basics: PS Ratio
General American Investors Co (NYSE:GAM) PS Ratio Explanation
The PS Ratio is an excellent valuation indicator if you want to compare a stock with its historical valuation or with the stocks in the same industry. The PS Ratio works especially well when you want to compare the stock's current valuation with its historical valuation. The PS Ratio is a great valuation tool for evaluating cyclical businesses where the PE Ratio works poorly. It works the best when comparing the current valuation with the historical valuation because over time, a company's profit margin tends to revert to the mean.
When the PS Ratio is applied to the whole stock market, it can be used to evaluate the current market valuation and projected returns. In this case, the price is the total market cap of all stocks that are traded, and sales are the GDP of the country. This is how Warren Buffett estimates the broad market valuation and project future returns.
The PS Ratio does not tell you how cheap or expensive the stock is. It cannot be used to compare companies in different industries. It works better for companies within the same industry because these companies tend to have similar capital structures and profit margins. It works the best when comparing a company with itself in the past.
General American Investors Co PS Ratio Related Terms
General American Investors Co PS 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 PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PS 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 PS Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, General American Investors Co's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where General American Investors Co's PS Ratio falls into.
General American Investors Co PS Ratio Calculation
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks and it was first used by Ken Fisher.
General American Investors Co's Share Price of today is $62.20.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. General American Investors Co's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $14.91.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
General American Investors Co (GAM) has a PS Ratio of 4.17 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on General American Investors Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.39. Over the past decade, General American Investors Co's PS Ratio has ranged from 1.93 to 11.36. According to the industry distribution chart, General American Investors Co ranks #414 out of 1406 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 29.4%.
Is General American Investors Co's PS Ratio too high?
General American Investors Co's current PS Ratio of 4.17 is near median its 10-year median of 4.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.93 to a high of 11.36. The Asset Management industry median PS Ratio is 7.35. General American Investors Co's value of 4.17 is 43.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, General American Investors Co ranks #414 out of 1406 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 PS Ratio compare to TRIN and QQQX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, General American Investors Co ranks #414 out of 1406 companies for PS Ratio. This puts General American Investors Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 7.35. General American Investors Co's value of 4.17 is 43.3% below this benchmark. Historically, General American Investors Co's own PS Ratio has ranged from 1.93 to 11.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.39 vs. the industry median of 7.35, 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 PS Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median PS Ratio among Asset Management companies is 7.35, based on 1,406 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. General American Investors Co's current PS Ratio of 4.17 is 43.3% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on General American Investors Co and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median PS Ratio is 7.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. General American Investors Co's current PS Ratio is 4.17, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.39. 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 PS Ratio is 4.17, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.39 and 43.3% below the Asset Management industry median of 7.35. 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 PS Ratio calculated?
PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For General American Investors Co (GAM), the current PS Ratio is 4.17 as of Jun. 28, 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:
PS Ratio: 4.17 (near median its 10-year median of 4.39)
GF Value™: $63.56 vs. price of $62.20 (2.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43.3% below the Asset Management median (#414 of 1406)
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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