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General American Investors Company, Inc. is a closed-end, diversified management investment company. The primary investment objective of the Company is long-term capital appreciation. The Company seeks investments worldwide in public and private companies. The Company invests in various industry sectors, such as information technology, financials, consumer discretionary, healthcare, consumer staples, industrials, communication services, energy, materials and other. The Company’s portfolio includes Republic Services, Inc., Microsoft Corporation, Arch Capital Group Ltd., Alphabet Inc., Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Apple Inc., Everest Group, Ltd., The TJX Companies, Inc., ASML Holding N.V. and Nestle S.A.
- Revenue in USD (TTM)26.75m
- Net income in USD283.42m
- Incorporated1928
- Employees--
- LocationGeneral American Investors Co. Inc.530 Fifth Ave, 26Th FloorNEW YORK 10036United StatesUSA
- Phone+1 (212) 916-8400
- Fax+1 (302) 655-5049
- Websitehttps://www.generalamericaninvestors.com/
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| Company | Revenue (TTM) | Net income (TTM) | Market cap | Employees | Price/earnings (TTM) | Price/book value (MRQ) | Price/cash flow (TTM) | Price/sales (TTM) | EPS (excl. extraordinary items, TTM) | EPS (incl. extraordinary items, TTM) | Revenue per share (TTM) | Book value per share (MRQ) | Asset turnover (TTM) | Inventory turnover (TTM) | Receivables turnover (TTM) | Revenues per employee (TTM) | Return on avg assets (TTM) | Return on avg assets (5 yr avg) | Return on investment (TTM) | Return on investment (5 yr avg) | Gross margin (TTM) | Gross margin (5 yr avg) | Net profit margin (TTM) | Net Profit margin (5 yr avg) | Quick ratio (MRQ) | Interest coverage (TTM) | Total debt to capital (MRQ) | Payout ratio (5 yr avg) | Revenue (YOY change %) | Revenue (5 yr growth rate) | Net income (YOY change %) | Net income (5 yr growth rate) | Capital expenditure (5 yr growth rate) | Dividend (5 yr growth rate) |
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| New Mountain Finance Corp. | 372.54m | 117.82m | 1.30bn | 0.00 | 11.06 | 0.9458 | -- | 3.49 | 1.09 | 1.09 | 3.03 | 12.74 | 0.1109 | -- | 8.33 | -- | 3.54 | 3.74 | 3.79 | 3.81 | 42.87 | 41.41 | 31.96 | 39.73 | -- | 4.08 | 0.5856 | 107.64 | 27.22 | 10.12 | 81.10 | 13.34 | -- | 0.4373 |
| Central Securities Corp. | 23.37m | 292.95m | 1.30bn | 6.00 | 4.47 | 0.8726 | 4.44 | 55.72 | 10.26 | 10.26 | 0.8175 | 52.58 | 0.0171 | -- | 32.61 | -- | 21.41 | 13.40 | 21.47 | 13.42 | -- | -- | 1,253.27 | 659.71 | -- | -- | 0.00 | 39.65 | 2.51 | 1.72 | 240.94 | -- | -- | -- |
| Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp | 388.89m | 66.94m | 1.32bn | 0.00 | 18.57 | 0.8796 | -- | 3.38 | 0.8615 | 0.8615 | 4.91 | 18.19 | 0.1168 | -- | 11.06 | -- | 2.01 | 5.09 | 2.15 | 5.28 | 77.67 | 71.61 | 17.21 | 48.09 | -- | 1.29 | 0.5315 | 90.15 | 44.48 | 22.28 | 301.50 | 20.20 | -- | 12.79 |
| DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund | 140.12m | 206.91m | 1.33bn | -- | 6.56 | 1.02 | -- | 9.53 | 1.97 | 1.97 | 1.34 | 12.60 | 0.0839 | -- | 3.64 | -- | 12.39 | -0.4817 | 12.55 | -0.4877 | 71.61 | 79.20 | 147.67 | -5.83 | -- | -- | 0.2152 | -- | -18.21 | -9.10 | 122.71 | 17.30 | -- | -8.04 |
| Nuveen S&P 500 BuyWrite Income Fund | 24.04m | 207.83m | 1.41bn | -- | 6.79 | 0.9142 | -- | 58.67 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 0.2308 | 14.81 | 0.0155 | -- | 0.9228 | -- | 13.37 | -- | 13.59 | -- | 46.13 | -- | 864.53 | -- | -- | -- | 0.00 | -- | 10.11 | -- | 231.14 | -- | -- | -- |
| Blackrock Municipal 2030 Target Trm Trst | 84.39m | 29.27m | 1.42bn | -- | 48.99 | 0.9012 | -- | 16.77 | 0.4403 | 0.4403 | 1.22 | 23.94 | 0.034 | -- | 3.95 | -- | 1.18 | 1.83 | 1.22 | 2.01 | 46.00 | 69.11 | 34.68 | 55.37 | -- | 4.21 | 0.3374 | 101.94 | -13.43 | -2.38 | 99.26 | -- | -- | -1.34 |
| Blackrock Corporate High Yield Fund Inc | -100.00bn | -100.00bn | 1.44bn | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| BlackRock Science and Technolgy Trm Trst | 99.59m | 212.27m | 1.44bn | -- | 6.78 | 0.8314 | -- | 14.49 | 2.80 | 2.80 | 1.32 | 22.82 | 0.057 | -- | 24.30 | -- | 12.15 | -- | 12.22 | -- | 77.63 | -- | 213.13 | -- | -- | -- | 0.0174 | -- | -142.72 | -- | 120.95 | -- | -- | -- |
| General American Investors Co Inc | 26.75m | 283.42m | 1.45bn | -- | 4.44 | 0.8933 | -- | 54.12 | 12.09 | 12.09 | 1.14 | 68.29 | 0.0177 | -- | 9.39 | -- | 19.52 | -- | 19.69 | -- | 98.62 | -- | 1,101.85 | -- | -- | -- | 0.00 | -- | 44.28 | -- | 238.98 | -- | -- | -- |
| Eaton Vnc Tax-Advntgd Glbl Dvdnd Incm Fd | 113.22m | 239.71m | 1.47bn | -- | 6.14 | 0.9782 | -- | 13.00 | 3.14 | 3.14 | 1.48 | 19.68 | 0.0618 | -- | 3.92 | -- | 13.09 | -- | 13.30 | -- | 66.36 | -- | 211.73 | -- | -- | -- | 0.1974 | -- | 61.97 | -- | 139.56 | -- | -- | -- |
| Virtus Investment Partners Inc | 880.28m | 109.21m | 1.49bn | 824.00 | 14.06 | 1.71 | 7.01 | 1.69 | 14.93 | 14.93 | 120.47 | 122.66 | 0.2414 | -- | 8.39 | 1,068,306.00 | 3.85 | 4.13 | 4.30 | 4.61 | -- | -- | 15.97 | 18.99 | -- | -- | 0.6908 | 29.21 | -4.64 | 8.89 | 11.13 | 14.22 | -5.52 | 28.84 |
| SRH Total Return Fund Inc | -100.00bn | -100.00bn | 1.53bn | 0.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Wisdomtree Inc | 385.14m | 73.57m | 1.55bn | 304.00 | 23.29 | 3.47 | 20.00 | 4.02 | 0.4376 | 0.4376 | 2.26 | 3.81 | 0.4059 | -- | 10.02 | 1,271,086.00 | 8.00 | 3.24 | 8.70 | 3.59 | -- | -- | 19.72 | 10.67 | -- | 12.65 | 0.3535 | 70.99 | 15.83 | 4.95 | 111.39 | 21.01 | 99.82 | -5.59 |
| Blackrock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust | 49.09m | 191.73m | 1.59bn | 0.00 | 8.28 | 0.934 | -- | 32.34 | 1.03 | 1.03 | 0.264 | 9.13 | 0.0285 | -- | 92.65 | -- | 11.15 | -- | 11.31 | -- | 72.98 | -- | 390.58 | -- | -- | -- | 0.0001 | -- | 7.01 | -- | 306.31 | -- | -- | -- |
| Eaton Vance Tax-Mngd Buy-Wrt Opport Fund | 20.94m | 255.42m | 1.61bn | -- | 6.29 | 0.9654 | -- | 76.72 | 2.19 | 2.19 | 0.1794 | 14.25 | 0.0128 | -- | 6.06 | -- | 15.66 | 7.97 | 15.73 | 7.99 | 22.66 | 29.08 | 1,219.75 | 561.99 | -- | -- | 0.00 | 92.69 | -2.15 | 4.07 | 186.61 | -- | -- | -3.06 |
Data as of Sep 20 2024. Currency figures normalised to General American Investors Co. Inc.'s reporting currency: US Dollar USD
21.87%Per cent of shares held by top holders
| Holder | Shares | % Held |
|---|---|---|
| Lazard Asset Management LLCas of 30 Jun 2024 | 1.30m | 5.52% |
| 1607 Capital Partners LLCas of 30 Jun 2024 | 784.09k | 3.32% |
| Blue Bell Private Wealth Management LLCas of 30 Jun 2024 | 675.28k | 2.86% |
| Allspring Global Investments LLCas of 30 Jun 2024 | 560.04k | 2.37% |
| Saba Capital Management LPas of 30 Jun 2024 | 510.89k | 2.16% |
| Cornerstone Advisors LLC (North Carolina)as of 30 Jun 2024 | 441.95k | 1.87% |
| Bulldog Investors LLPas of 30 Jun 2024 | 324.54k | 1.37% |
| Advisor Partners II LLCas of 30 Jun 2024 | 242.32k | 1.03% |
| Parametric Portfolio Associates LLCas of 30 Jun 2024 | 164.88k | 0.70% |
| Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc.as of 30 Jun 2024 | 162.48k | 0.69% |
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Data from 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2024Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc.
