GAMI (GAMCO Investors) 3-Year RORE % : 8.33% (As of Mar. 2026)


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GF Value $27.21
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What is GAMCO Investors 3-Year RORE %?

GAMCO Investors GAMI 73 3-Year RORE % is 8.33 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates GAMI with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,537 Asset Management companies, GAMCO Investors ranks worse than 53.29% on this metric.

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments. GAMCO Investors's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.33%.

The industry rank for GAMCO Investors's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

GAMI's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
53.29% of 1537 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 12.56 vs GAMI: 8.33

GAMCO Investors  (OTCPK:GAMI) 3-Year RORE % Explanation

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.

There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.

Be Aware

Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.


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GAMCO Investors 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GAMCO Investors's 3-Year RORE % 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.

GAMCO Investors 3-Year RORE % Chart

GAMCO Investors Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
3-Year RORE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.39 4.50 -4.85 0.72 10.59

GAMCO Investors Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
3-Year RORE % 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.66 9.00 6.44 10.59 8.33

GAMI vs WIW, BGY, EIM: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, GAMCO Investors's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, GAMCO Investors's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where GAMCO Investors's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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GAMCO Investors 3-Year RORE % Calculation

GAMCO Investors's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

3-Year RORE %=( Most Recent EPS (Diluted)- First Period EPS (Diluted) )/( Cumulative EPS (Diluted) for 3-year -Cumulative Dividends per Share for 3-year )
=( 3.02-2.4 )/( 8.16-0.72 )
=0.62/7.44
=8.33 %

* 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 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of 8.33 mean?
GAMCO Investors (GAMI) has a 3-Year RORE % of 8.33 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on GAMCO Investors and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, GAMCO Investors ranks #819 out of 1537 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 53.3%.
Is GAMCO Investors' 3-Year RORE % too high?
GAMCO Investors' current 3-Year RORE % is 8.33. The Asset Management industry median 3-Year RORE % is 12.56. GAMCO Investors' value of 8.33 is 33.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GAMCO Investors ranks #819 out of 1537 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' 3-Year RORE % compare to WIW and BGY?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, GAMCO Investors ranks #819 out of 1537 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places GAMCO Investors in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 12.56. GAMCO Investors' value of 8.33 is 33.7% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for an Asset Management company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Asset Management companies is 12.56, based on 1,537 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. GAMCO Investors's current 3-Year RORE % of 8.33 is 33.7% 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on GAMCO Investors and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 12.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GAMCO Investors's current 3-Year RORE % is 8.33. 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 $27.21, compared to a current price of $24.10 — trading 11.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 8.33 and 33.7% below the Asset Management industry median of 12.56. 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 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For GAMCO Investors (GAMI), the current 3-Year RORE % is 8.33 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 $24.10 is trading 11.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $27.21. GuruFocus considers GAMCO Investors to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for GAMI:

  • 3-Year RORE %: 8.33
  • GF Value™: $27.21 vs. price of $24.10 (11.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 33.7% below the Asset Management median (#819 of 1537)

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 Business Description

Address 249 Royal Palm Way, Palm Beach, FL, USA, 33480
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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