AlphaStocks
4.3
Weak

AMERICAN EXPRESS CO (AXP)

Financials / Consumer Finance

S&P 500

$321.96

Below average on several measures. Research carefully.

Weak

Score based on 5 of 5 models — high confidence

#72out of 92 in Financials

Is AMERICAN EXPRESS CO a Good Investment in 2026?

AMERICAN EXPRESS CO (AXP) scores 4.3 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Weak rating. The Piotroski model rates AMERICAN EXPRESS CO as Strong (7/9). However, the Greenblatt Magic Formula model rates it Caution — Bottom half (rank 83%). AMERICAN EXPRESS CO currently trades below its estimated fair value of $451, suggesting potential upside. AMERICAN EXPRESS CO ranks #72 out of 92 stocks in the Financials sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E20.7ROE32.9Market Cap221BDiv Yield1.0

Estimated Fair Value

$450.7329% below

Fair value above market price. ROE of 33% signals strong profitability. P/E of 21x is moderate for this quality level.

Model-based estimate, not a price target.

5-Model Analysis

Each model evaluates this stock from a different angle. Combined, they form the composite score above.

Piotroski

Strong

7/9

Buffett

Attractive

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Neutral

Significantly above fair value

Lynch

Neutral

PEG 2.3 · Stalwart

Greenblatt

Caution

Bottom half (rank 83%)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AMERICAN EXPRESS CO (AXP) a good investment?
Based on AlphaStocks' composite analysis, AMERICAN EXPRESS CO (AXP) scores 4.3 out of 10, earning a Weak rating. This score is below average, suggesting caution. Fair value above market price. ROE of 33% signals strong profitability. P/E of 21x is moderate for this quality level.
What is AMERICAN EXPRESS CO's Piotroski F-Score?
AMERICAN EXPRESS CO's Piotroski F-Score status is Strong. The raw score is 7/9. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is AXP overvalued or undervalued?
Based on AlphaStocks' model-based fair value estimate of $451, AXP appears undervalued. The stock currently trades 29% below its estimated fair value. Fair value above market price. ROE of 33% signals strong profitability. P/E of 21x is moderate for this quality level.
How does AXP compare to other Financials stocks?
AMERICAN EXPRESS CO ranks #72 out of 92 stocks in the Financials sector, placing it in the top 78% of its sector by composite score. There are higher-ranked alternatives in this sector worth exploring.
What do investment models say about AXP?
AlphaStocks evaluates AXP using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Strong; Buffett: Attractive; Graham: Neutral; Lynch: Neutral; Greenblatt Magic Formula: Caution. These models are combined into a single composite score of 4.3/10.

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