American Express Co PE Ratio
Data as of August 04, 2026
PE Ratio (TTM)
19.84
Stock Price
$344.72
EPS (TTM)
$16.67
Forward PE
17.73
How It's Calculated
19.84 = $344.72 ÷ $16.67
What This Means
American Express Co's PE ratio of 19.8 is in the moderate range, typical of established companies with steady earnings growth.
About American Express Co
American Express Co (AXP) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically in Financial Services. With a market capitalization of about $227.07B, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $344.72, within a 52-week range of $288.34 to $387.49 (-11.0% from the high, +19.6% from the low). Beta of 1.07 is broadly in line with typical market sensitivity.
Trailing profit margin is about 14.1%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
The PE ratio is one of the most widely cited valuation multiples. For American Express Co, it reflects how much investors pay today for each dollar of trailing earnings. High-growth Financial Services names often carry elevated PE ratios when the market prices in faster future profits, while mature companies with stable cash flows may trade at lower multiples even in the same sector.
Sector Comparison
Among Financial Services names on our S&P 100 coverage, American Express Co's PE ratio of 19.84 can be compared with peers such as BRK-B (13.68), V (29.30), MA (32.52). 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 1.07 suggests market-like price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 14.1% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does AXP's PE ratio mean?
The PE ratio shows how much investors pay per dollar of trailing earnings for American Express Co. A trailing PE of 19.84 means the market is pricing the stock at 19.84 times last twelve months' EPS — useful for comparing valuation across time and versus Financial Services peers, not as a buy/sell signal on its own.
Is 19.84 high or low vs sector peers?
Among Financial Services names in our S&P 100 coverage, peers such as PYPL (9.98), COF (12.19), BRK-B (13.68) offer context. AXP's PE of 19.84 should be read with growth, margins, and balance-sheet risk — high PE can mean strong growth expectations; low PE can mean value or weaker outlook.
How often is this PE updated?
StockCalc refreshes AXP metrics on U.S. trading days; this page shows data as of August 04, 2026. PE moves with price daily and with EPS when companies report earnings.
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