GAMCO InvestorsGAMI -3.90%73 ROA % is 22.57% as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 33.19. GuruFocus rates GAMI with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.15 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,639 Asset Management companies, GAMCO Investors ranks better than 94.2% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. GAMCO Investors's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $57.5 Mil.
GAMCO Investors's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $254.7 Mil. Therefore, GAMCO Investors's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.57%.
The historical rank and industry rank for GAMCO Investors's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
GAMI'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.44 Med: 33.19 Max: 92.54
Current: 27.46
During the past 13 years, GAMCO Investors's highest ROA % was 92.54%. The lowest was 25.44%. And the median was 33.19%.
GAMI's ROA % is ranked better than 94.2% of 1639
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 3.95
vs GAMI: 27.46
GAMCO Investors (OTCPK:GAMI) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
GAMCO Investors ROA % Related Terms
GAMCO Investors ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GAMCO Investors's ROA % 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, GAMCO Investors's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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.
GAMCO Investors ROA % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, GAMCO Investors's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GAMCO Investors's ROA % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
GAMCO Investors (GAMI) has a ROA % of 22.57% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on GAMCO Investors and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 33.19. Over the past decade, GAMCO Investors' ROA % has ranged from 25.44 to 92.54. According to the industry distribution chart, GAMCO Investors ranks #95 out of 1639 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is GAMCO Investors' ROA % too high?
GAMCO Investors' current ROA % of 22.57% is 32% below median its 10-year median of 33.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.44 to a high of 92.54. The Asset Management industry median ROA % is 3.95. GAMCO Investors' value of 22.57% is 471.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GAMCO Investors ranks #95 out of 1639 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, GAMCO Investors has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GAMCO Investors' ROA % compare to IFN and HPS?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, GAMCO Investors ranks #95 out of 1639 companies for ROA %. This places GAMCO Investors in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.95. GAMCO Investors' value of 22.57% is 471.4% above this benchmark. Historically, GAMCO Investors' own ROA % has ranged from 25.44 to 92.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.19 vs. the industry median of 3.95, GAMCO Investors 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 ROA % for an Asset Management company?
The median ROA % among Asset Management companies is 3.95, based on 1,639 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. GAMCO Investors's current ROA % of 22.57% is 471.4% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on GAMCO Investors and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROA % is 3.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GAMCO Investors's current ROA % is 22.57%, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 33.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GAMCO Investors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GAMCO Investors (GAMI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.15, compared to a current price of $23.65 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 22.57%, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 33.19 and 471.4% above the Asset Management industry median of 3.95. GAMCO Investors' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For GAMCO Investors (GAMI), the current ROA % is 22.57% as of Mar. 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 GAMCO Investors (GAMI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GAMCO Investors stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $23.65 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $27.15.
GuruFocus considers GAMCO Investors to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for GAMI:
ROA %: 22.57% (32% below median its 10-year median of 33.19)
GF Value™: $27.15 vs. price of $23.65 (12.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 471.4% above the Asset Management median (#95 of 1639)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GAMI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GAMCO Investors Inc is a provider of Investment Advisory services to open-end funds, closed-end funds, Exchange Traded Managed Funds (ETMFs), and institutional and private wealth management investors principally in the United States. The company invests in a variety of U.S. and international securities through various investment styles including value, growth, non-market correlated, and convertible securities. Its revenues are based on the company's levels of assets under management (AUM) and fees associated with its various investment products. Its AUM is organized into three groups; Open and Closed-End Funds; Institutional and Private Wealth Management; and SICAV.
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