Is GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC (GAM) Halal?

NYSE Financial Services United States $1.4B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC (GAM) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 due to its classification in the Asset Management industry, which is excluded under Shariah screening. Companies operating in prohibited sectors such as conventional banking, insurance, alcohol, tobacco, and gambling are automatically excluded regardless of their financial ratios.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI Excluded — Asset Management ✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM Excluded — Asset Management ✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI Excluded — Asset Management ✗ NOT HALAL
S&P Excluded — Asset Management ✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE Excluded — Asset Management ✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
3.9
EPS
$14.56
Dividend Yield
79.0%
P/B Ratio
0.9
EV/EBITDA
180.2
EV: $1.6B
Revenue
$346M
Growth: -22.1%
Beta
0.8
Average volatility
Current Ratio
0.9

Profitability

Gross Margin 100.0%
Operating Margin 22.0%
Net Margin 1398.1%
Return on Equity (ROE) 20.6%
Return on Assets (ROA) 0.3%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Total Debt$2M
Debt-to-Equity0.1
Current Ratio0.9
Total Assets$1.8B

Price & Trading

Last Close$58.39
50-Day MA$60.61
200-Day MA$59.70
Avg Volume34K
Beta0.8
52-Week Range
$41.80
$64.40

About GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC (GAM)

CEO
Mr. Jeffrey Priest
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$1.4B
Currency
USD

General American Investors Company, Inc. is a publicly owned investment manager. The firm invests in the public equity markets of United States. It invests in growth stocks of companies. It makes investments in Information Technology, Financials, Consumer Staples, Consumer Discretionary, Retailing, Communication Services, Industrials, Health Care, Energy and Materials. The firm employs fundamental analysis with a bottom-up stock picking approach to make its investments. It conducts in-house research to make its investments. General American Investors Company, Inc. was founded in 1927 and is based in New York, New York.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC (GAM) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.

What is GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC's debt ratio?

GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC's debt ratio is not available under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%.

What are GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC's key financial metrics?

GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC has a market capitalization of $1.4B, trailing P/E ratio of 3.9, and revenue of $346M. The company maintains a gross margin of 100.0% and a net margin of 1398.1%. Return on equity stands at 20.6%.

How often is the screening data updated?

Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.

Disclaimer: HalalStockGuide.com provides Shariah compliance screening for educational and informational purposes only. This is not a fatwa, financial advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Screening results are based on publicly available financial data and established methodologies. Always consult a qualified Islamic scholar and a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.