American Express Company P/B Ratio
Data as of June 01, 2026
P/B Ratio
6.35
Stock Price
$316.47
Book Value/Share
$49.85
Sector
Financial Services
How It's Calculated
6.35 = $316.47 ÷ $49.85
What This Means
American Express Company's P/B ratio of 6.35 is significantly elevated, often seen in asset-light businesses like tech or services where intangible assets drive most of the value.
About American Express Company
American Express Company (AXP) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically in Credit Services. With a market capitalization of about $215.94B, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $316.47, within a 52-week range of $286.15 to $387.49 (-18.3% from the high, +10.6% from the low). Beta of 1.08 is broadly in line with typical market sensitivity.
Trailing profit margin is about 16.3%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
The price-to-book ratio compares market price to net asset value per share. For American Express Company, P/B is especially useful when earnings are volatile or temporarily depressed. In Financial Services, asset-heavy business models often anchor closer to book value, while asset-light models may trade far above book.
Sector Comparison
Among Financial Services names on our S&P 100 coverage, American Express Company's P/B ratio of 6.35 can be compared with peers such as BRK-B (0.00), JPM (2.33), V (16.29). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Financial Services stocks.
Key Takeaways
- AXP is grouped in the Financial Services sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 1.08 suggests market-like price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 16.3% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does AXP's price-to-book ratio indicate?
P/B compares share price to book value per share. American Express Company's P/B of 6.35 reflects how the market prices net assets — especially relevant for asset-heavy Financial Services business models.
Is 6.35 above or below book value?
A P/B above 1.0 (6.35) means the market values AXP above accounting book value — often due to brands, growth, or intangible assets.
How does P/B compare within Financial Services?
Peer P/B levels in Financial Services (e.g. MA (65.20), V (16.29), AON (6.87)) provide context; asset-light vs asset-heavy models differ materially.
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