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75.11 (1y: +33%)
Market Cap 81.74 B P/E(ttm) 18.80
Enterprise Value 141.46 B P/B 4.30
AXP- NYSE (USA)
American Express Co
  • Currently 3.5/5
Business Predictability Rank: 3.5-Star (On Watch)
Back Testing Results:
Average gain of all 3.5-Star stocks: 9.3% per year.
% of Stocks that are in still loss if held for 10yrs: 9%.
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GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a companyย’s financial situation is. It is based on these factors

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest coverage (current year).
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better
3. Altman Z-score.

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

Financial Strength : 7/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Cash to Debt 0.333
AXP's Cash to Debt is ranked higher than
76% of the 68 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.14 vs. AXP: 0.333 )
AXP' s 10-Year Cash to Debt Range
Min: 0.12   Max: 0.35
Current: 0.33
0.12
0.35
Equity to Asset 0.123
AXP's Equity to Asset is ranked lower than
57% of the 68 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.16 vs. AXP: 0.123 )
AXP' s 10-Year Equity to Asset Range
Min: 0.06   Max: 0.12
Current: 0.12
0.06
0.12
Interest Coverage No Debt
AXP's Interest Coverage is ranked higher than
50% of the 68 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 10000.00 vs. AXP: No Debt )
AXP' s 10-Year Interest Coverage Range
Min: 34   Max: No Debt
Current: No Debt
F-Score: 5
Z-Score: 0.86
GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the companyย’s business will stay that way. It is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin
2. Trend of the Operating Margin (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
ย•ย•3. Consistency of the profitability
4. Piotroski F-Score
5. Predictability Rankย•

The maximum rank is 10. A rank of 7 or higher means a higher profitability and may stay that way. A rank of 3 or lower indicates that the company has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength Rank. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability & Growth : 8/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Operating margin (%) 20.40
AXP's Operating margin (%) is ranked lower than
57% of the 68 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 28.70 vs. AXP: 20.40 )
AXP' s 10-Year Operating margin (%) Range
Min: 7.6   Max: 23.2
Current: 20.4
7.6
23.2
Net-margin (%) 14.2
AXP's Net-margin (%) is ranked lower than
54% of the 68 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 18.90 vs. AXP: 14.2 )
AXP' s 10-Year Net-margin (%) Range
Min: 6.2   Max: 16.5
Current: 14.2
6.2
16.5
ROE (%) 23.7
AXP's ROE (%) is ranked higher than
90% of the 68 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 11.80 vs. AXP: 23.7 )
AXP' s 10-Year ROE (%) Range
Min: 10.9   Max: 36.4
Current: 23.7
10.9
36.4
ROA (%) 2.9
AXP's ROA (%) is ranked higher than
60% of the 68 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 2.20 vs. AXP: 2.9 )
AXP' s 10-Year ROA (%) Range
Min: 0.9   Max: 3.3
Current: 2.9
0.9
3.3
Revenue Growth (%) 7.2
AXP's Revenue Growth (%) is ranked higher than
65% of the 68 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 1.90 vs. AXP: 7.2 )
AXP' s 10-Year Revenue Growth (%) Range
Min: 0   Max: 8.6
Current: 7.2
0
8.6
EBITDA Growth (%) 18.2
AXP's EBITDA Growth (%) is ranked higher than
85% of the 68 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 6.70 vs. AXP: 18.2 )
AXP' s 10-Year EBITDA Growth (%) Range
Min: -8.8   Max: 20.7
Current: 18.2
-8.8
20.7
EPS Growth (%) 26.1
AXP's EPS Growth (%) is ranked higher than
79% of the 68 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 6.00 vs. AXP: 26.1 )
AXP' s 10-Year EPS Growth (%) Range
Min: -15.3   Max: 28.6
Current: 26.1
-15.3
28.6
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Guru Trades
Q2 2012

AXP Guru Trades in Q2 2012

Ken Fisher 6,620,346 sh (New)
John Hussman 24,000 sh (New)
PRIMECAP Management 539,400 sh (+404.58%)
Ray Dalio 128,557 sh (+340.91%)
Jeremy Grantham 438,929 sh (+10.41%)
David Rolfe 1,295,549 sh (+7.55%)
Tom Russo 125,050 sh (+2.57%)
Robert Olstein 109,000 sh (+0.93%)
Jean-Marie Eveillard 9,898,062 sh (+0.76%)
Warren Buffett 151,610,700 sh (unchged)
Jeff Auxier 8,268 sh (unchged)
Diamond Hill Capital Sold Out
Jim Simons Sold Out
Bruce Kovner Sold Out
Tweedy Browne 329,742 sh (-0.07%)
Ruane Cunniff 1,379,850 sh (-0.13%)
Mario Gabelli 4,029,775 sh (-0.27%)
Tom Gayner 374,196 sh (-0.9%)
Arnold Van Den Berg 211,673 sh (-0.93%)
Bill Frels 82,370 sh (-1.32%)
James Barrow 25,399,358 sh (-1.74%)
Dodge & Cox 234,534 sh (-2.45%)
Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc 3,185,900 sh (-4.36%)
Pioneer Investments 1,202,796 sh (-4.48%)
Donald Yacktman 246,500 sh (-5.74%)
Chris Davis 50,286,248 sh (-8.39%)
Brian Rogers 7,138,300 sh (-13.35%)
Mark Hillman 47,754 sh (-50.66%)
Steven Cohen 9,300 sh (-60.7%)
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Q3 2012

AXP Guru Trades in Q3 2012

Paul Tudor Jones 4,100 sh (New)
Steven Cohen 61,409 sh (+560.31%)
Ken Fisher 11,602,747 sh (+75.26%)
Ray Dalio 168,257 sh (+30.88%)
PRIMECAP Management 634,900 sh (+17.7%)
Bill Frels 83,940 sh (+1.91%)
Jean-Marie Eveillard 9,929,062 sh (+0.31%)
Warren Buffett 151,610,700 sh (unchged)
Yacktman Fund 235,000 sh (unchged)
Donald Yacktman 246,500 sh (unchged)
Robert Olstein 109,000 sh (unchged)
Jeff Auxier 8,268 sh (unchged)
John Hussman Sold Out
Ruane Cunniff 1,379,262 sh (-0.04%)
Tom Gayner 373,897 sh (-0.08%)
Dodge & Cox 233,434 sh (-0.47%)
James Barrow 25,141,358 sh (-1.02%)
Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc 3,134,192 sh (-1.62%)
Mario Gabelli 3,911,148 sh (-2.94%)
Arnold Van Den Berg 204,843 sh (-3.23%)
Chris Davis 47,321,277 sh (-5.9%)
Brian Rogers 6,688,300 sh (-6.3%)
Tom Russo 116,650 sh (-6.72%)
Tweedy Browne 299,157 sh (-9.28%)
David Rolfe 1,164,598 sh (-10.11%)
Mark Hillman 37,549 sh (-21.37%)
Pioneer Investments 929,413 sh (-22.73%)
Jeremy Grantham 218,100 sh (-50.31%)
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Q4 2012

AXP Guru Trades in Q4 2012

Jim Simons 5,900 sh (New)
George Soros 425,000 sh (New)
Yacktman Focused Fund 235,000 sh (New)
Steven Cohen 237,972 sh (+287.52%)
David Rolfe 1,519,798 sh (+30.5%)
Robert Olstein 119,000 sh (+9.17%)
Bill Frels 89,950 sh (+7.16%)
PRIMECAP Management 663,900 sh (+4.57%)
Jean-Marie Eveillard 10,012,262 sh (+0.84%)
Donald Yacktman 246,500 sh (unchged)
Warren Buffett 151,610,700 sh (unchged)
Yacktman Fund 235,000 sh (unchged)
Jeremy Grantham 248,100 sh (unchged)
Jeff Auxier 8,268 sh (unchged)
Tom Gayner 371,898 sh (-0.53%)
Tweedy Browne 296,885 sh (-0.76%)
Tom Russo 115,560 sh (-0.93%)
Ruane Cunniff 1,364,840 sh (-1.05%)
James Barrow 24,810,206 sh (-1.32%)
Dodge & Cox 229,153 sh (-1.83%)
Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc 3,036,574 sh (-3.11%)
Arnold Van Den Berg 198,166 sh (-3.26%)
Brian Rogers 6,438,300 sh (-3.74%)
Mario Gabelli 3,671,821 sh (-6.12%)
Chris Davis 42,336,064 sh (-10.53%)
Pioneer Investments 827,721 sh (-10.94%)
Paul Tudor Jones 3,500 sh (-14.63%)
Ken Fisher 9,010,348 sh (-22.34%)
Mark Hillman 27,790 sh (-25.99%)
Ray Dalio 61,557 sh (-63.41%)
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Q1 2013

AXP Guru Trades in Q1 2013

Jim Simons 231,500 sh (+3823.73%)
Ken Fisher 10,807,046 sh (+19.94%)
Jeremy Grantham 259,600 sh (+4.64%)
PRIMECAP Management 688,900 sh (+3.77%)
Bill Frels 91,153 sh (+1.34%)
Tom Russo 115,965 sh (+0.35%)
Mario Gabelli 3,674,555 sh (+0.07%)
Pioneer Investments 827,900 sh (+0.02%)
Dodge & Cox 229,153 sh (unchged)
Jeff Auxier 8,268 sh (unchged)
Warren Buffett 151,610,700 sh (unchged)
Donald Yacktman Sold Out
Ray Dalio Sold Out
George Soros Sold Out
Paul Tudor Jones Sold Out
Yacktman Fund Sold Out
Yacktman Focused Fund Sold Out
Tweedy Browne 296,245 sh (-0.22%)
Mark Hillman 27,726 sh (-0.23%)
Jean-Marie Eveillard 9,963,345 sh (-0.49%)
James Barrow 24,641,183 sh (-0.68%)
Ruane Cunniff 1,353,066 sh (-0.86%)
Tom Gayner 368,135 sh (-1.01%)
David Rolfe 1,499,469 sh (-1.34%)
Arnold Van Den Berg 195,234 sh (-1.48%)
Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc 2,950,831 sh (-2.82%)
Chris Davis 39,937,627 sh (-5.67%)
Robert Olstein 105,000 sh (-11.76%)
Brian Rogers 5,138,300 sh (-20.19%)
Steven Cohen 23,287 sh (-90.21%)
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Insider Trades

Latest Guru Trades with AXP

GuruDate Trades Impact to Portfolio Price Range * (?) Current Price Change from Average Current Shares
George Soros 2013-03-31 Sold Out 0.29%$57.48 - $67.46 $ 75.1121%0
Yacktman Focused Fund 2013-03-31 Sold Out 0.21%$57.48 - $67.46 $ 75.1121%0
Yacktman Fund 2013-03-31 Sold Out 0.19%$57.48 - $67.46 $ 75.1121%0
Ray Dalio 2013-03-31 Sold Out 0.04%$57.48 - $67.46 $ 75.1121%0
Donald Yacktman 2013-03-31 Sold Out $57.48 - $67.46 $ 75.1121%0
George Soros 2012-12-31 New Buy0.29%$53.64 - $59.37 $ 75.1133%425000
Yacktman Focused Fund 2012-12-31 New Buy0.21%$53.64 - $59.37 $ 75.1133%235000
Ray Dalio 2012-12-31 Reduce -63.41%0.08%$53.64 - $59.37 $ 75.1133%61557
John Hussman 2012-09-30 Sold Out 0.03%$55.63 - $59.41 $ 75.1131%0
Ray Dalio 2012-09-30 Add 30.88%0.03%$55.63 - $59.41 $ 75.1131%168257
Ray Dalio 2012-06-30 Add 340.91%0.09%$53.49 - $61.23 $ 75.1131%128557
PRIMECAP Management 2012-06-30 Add 404.58%0.04%$53.49 - $61.23 $ 75.1131%539400
John Hussman 2012-06-30 New Buy0.03%$53.49 - $61.23 $ 75.1131%24000
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Ratios

vs
industry		 vs
history
P/E(ttm) 18.80
AXP's P/E(ttm) is ranked higher than
50% of the 68 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 11.30 vs. AXP: 18.80 )
AXP' s 10-Year P/E(ttm) Range
Min: 5.2   Max: 38.18
Current: 18.8
5.2
38.18
P/B 4.30
AXP's P/B is ranked lower than
81% of the 68 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 1.35 vs. AXP: 4.30 )
AXP' s 10-Year P/B Range
Min: 0.75   Max: 7.38
Current: 4.3
0.75
7.38
P/S 2.60
AXP's P/S is ranked higher than
54% of the 68 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 2.29 vs. AXP: 2.60 )
AXP' s 10-Year P/S Range
Min: 0.44   Max: 3.33
Current: 2.6
0.44
3.33
PFCF 8.20
AXP's PFCF is ranked higher than
59% of the 68 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 6.12 vs. AXP: 8.20 )
AXP' s 10-Year PFCF Range
Min: 1.62   Max: 23.94
Current: 8.2
1.62
23.94
EV-to-EBIT 21.3
AXP's EV-to-EBIT is ranked higher than
53% of the 68 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 16.25 vs. AXP: 21.3 )
AXP' s 10-Year EV-to-EBIT Range
Min: 5.9   Max: 173.3
Current: 21.3
5.9
173.3
PEG 0.9
AXP's PEG is ranked higher than
88% of the 68 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.55 vs. AXP: 0.9 )
AXP' s 10-Year PEG Range
Min: 0.9   Max: 4.99
Current: 0.9
0.9
4.99
Shiller P/E 22.7
AXP's Shiller P/E is ranked higher than
72% of the 68 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 10.04 vs. AXP: 22.7 )
AXP' s 10-Year Shiller P/E Range
Min: 3.53   Max: 25.06
Current: 22.7
3.53
25.06

Dividend & Buy Back

vs
industry		 vs
history
Dividend Yield 1.10
AXP's Dividend Yield is ranked higher than
53% of the 68 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 2.45 vs. AXP: 1.10 )
AXP' s 10-Year Dividend Yield Range
Min: 0.59   Max: 8.77
Current: 1.1
0.59
8.77
Dividend Payout 0.1999
AXP's Dividend Payout is ranked higher than
88% of the 68 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.56 vs. AXP: 0.1999 )
AXP' s 10-Year Dividend Payout Range
Min: 0.16   Max: 0.4
Current: 0.2
0.16
0.4
Dividend growth (3y) 2.7
AXP's Dividend growth (3y) is ranked lower than
72% of the 68 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: -2.60 vs. AXP: 2.7 )
AXP' s 10-Year Dividend growth (3y) Range
Min: 0   Max: 10.7
Current: 2.7
0
10.7
Yield on cost (5-Year) 1.22
AXP's Yield on cost (5-Year) is ranked higher than
57% of the 68 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 2.90 vs. AXP: 1.22 )
AXP' s 10-Year Yield on cost (5-Year) Range
Min: 0.65   Max: 9.73
Current: 1.22
0.65
9.73
Share Buyback Rate 0.6
AXP's Share Buyback Rate is ranked higher than
68% of the 68 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: -0.50 vs. AXP: 0.6 )
AXP' s 10-Year Share Buyback Rate Range
Min: 2.1   Max: -0.6
Current: 0.6

Valuation & Return

vs
industry		 vs
history
Price/Net Current Asset Value 2.4
AXP's Price/Net Current Asset Value is ranked higher than
72% of the 68 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 2.50 vs. AXP: 2.4 )
AXP' s 10-Year Price/Net Current Asset Value Range
Min: 0.8   Max: 2.9
Current: 2.4
0.8
2.9
Price/Tangible Book 4.4
AXP's Price/Tangible Book is ranked higher than
85% of the 68 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 1.60 vs. AXP: 4.4 )
AXP' s 10-Year Price/Tangible Book Range
Min: 2.4   Max: 7.1
Current: 4.4
2.4
7.1
Price/DCF (Projected) 0.9
AXP's Price/DCF (Projected) is ranked higher than
82% of the 68 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.50 vs. AXP: 0.9 )
AXP' s 10-Year Price/DCF (Projected) Range
Min: 0.3   Max: 0.9
Current: 0.9
0.3
0.9
Price/Median PS Value 1.3
AXP's Price/Median PS Value is ranked higher than
63% of the 68 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 1.00 vs. AXP: 1.3 )
AXP' s 10-Year Price/Median PS Value Range
Min: 0.4   Max: 1.4
Current: 1.3
0.4
1.4
Price/Graham Number 2
AXP's Price/Graham Number is ranked higher than
87% of the 68 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.80 vs. AXP: 2 )
AXP' s 10-Year Price/Graham Number Range
Min: 0.9   Max: 2.5
Current: 2
0.9
2.5
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) 4.70
AXP's Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) is ranked higher than
59% of the 68 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 8.45 vs. AXP: 4.70 )
AXP' s 10-Year Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) Range
Min: 0.6   Max: 16.8
Current: 4.7
0.6
16.8
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) 7.98
AXP's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) is ranked higher than
66% of the 68 Companies
in the Global Credit Services industry.

( Industry Median: 19.78 vs. AXP: 7.98 )
AXP' s 10-Year Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) Range
Min: 3.8   Max: 70.5
Current: 7.98
3.8
70.5

Business Description

American Express Co was founded in 1850 as a joint stock association and was incorporated in 1965 as a New York corporation. American Express together with its subsidiaries is a global service company that provides customers with access to products, insights and experiences that enrich lives and build business success. Its principal products and services are charge and credit payment card products and travel-related services offered to consumers and businesses around the world. The Company is principally engaged in businesses comprising four reportable operating segments: U.S. Card Services, International Card Services, Global Commercial Services, and Global Network & Merchant Services. The Company's range of products and services include charge and credit card products; expense management products and services; consumer and business travel services; stored value products such as Travelers Cheques and other prepaid products; network services; merchant acquisition and processing, servicing and settlement, and point-of-sale, marketing and information products and services for merchants; and fee services, including market and trend analyses and related consulting services, fraud prevention services, and the design of customized customer loyalty and rewards programs. The Company's products and services are sold globally to diverse customer groups, including consumers, small businesses, middle-market companies, and large corporations. These products and services are sold through various channels including direct mail, on-line, targeted sales forces, and direct response advertising. Its general-purpose card network, card-issuing and merchant-acquiring and processing businesses are global in scope. The Company is engaged in providing charge and credit cards to consumers, small businesses and corporations. These cards include cards issued by American Express as well as cards issued by third-party banks and other institutions that are accepted on the American Express network. The Global Network & Merchant Services ("GNMS") segment operates a global payments network that processes and settles proprietary and non-proprietary card transactions. GNMS acquires merchants and provides point-of-sale products, multi-channel marketing programs and capabilities, services and data, leveraging its global closed-loop network. It provides ATM services and enters into partnership agreements with third-party card issuers and acquirers, licensing the American Express brand and extending the reach of the global network. In its Global Commercial Services segment, the Company provides expense management services to companies and organizations worldwide through its Global Corporate Payments and Global Business Travel businesses. Global Corporate Payments offers a range of expense management solutions to companies worldwide through its Corporate Card Programs and Business-to-Business Payment Solutions. American Express Global Business Travel provides globally i
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Industry: Credit Services
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