American Express Co PEG Ratio

Data as of August 04, 2026

How It's Calculated

What This Means

American Express Co's PEG ratio of 1.20 is in the fairly valued range. The stock's PE ratio is roughly in line with its expected earnings growth rate.

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 PEG ratio adjusts the PE multiple for expected earnings growth, helping compare fast-growing and slow-growing names on a more equal footing. For American Express Co, a PEG near 1 is often described as fairly valued relative to growth, though the growth estimate itself can change quickly with guidance revisions.

Sector Comparison

Among Financial Services names on our S&P 100 coverage, American Express Co's PEG ratio of 1.20 can be compared with peers such as V (1.97), MA (1.71), MS (1.47). 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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