American Express Co (XSWX:AXP) Beginning Cash Position: CHF37,627 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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XSWX:AXP American Express Co XSWX:AXP
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Price CHF290.55
GF Value CHF261.84
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What is American Express Co Beginning Cash Position?

American Express Co XSWX:AXP +0.68% 80 Beginning Cash Position is CHF37,627 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:AXP with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF261.84. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

American Express Co's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF37,627 Mil.

American Express Co's quarterly Beginning Cash Position declined from Sep. 2025 (CHF46,124 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF43,595 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2025 (CHF43,595 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (CHF37,627 Mil).

American Express Co's annual Beginning Cash Position increased from Dec. 2023 (CHF29,329 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (CHF41,545 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2024 (CHF41,545 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF32,386 Mil).

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American Express Co Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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American Express Co Beginning Cash Position Chart

American Express Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beginning Cash Position
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American Express Co Quarterly Data
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American Express Co Beginning Cash Position Calculation

Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement.

What does a Beginning Cash Position of CHF37,627 Mil mean?
American Express Co (XSWX:AXP) has a Beginning Cash Position of CHF37,627 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on American Express Co and its competitors.
Is American Express Co's Beginning Cash Position too high?
American Express Co's current Beginning Cash Position is CHF37,627 Mil. Overall, American Express Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Express Co's Beginning Cash Position compare to COF and PYPL?
American Express Co's Beginning Cash Position of CHF37,627 Mil can be compared against companies in the Credit Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beginning Cash Position for a Credit Services company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Credit Services industry context. However, Beginning Cash Position should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beginning Cash Position mean?
A high Beginning Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on American Express Co and its competitors. American Express Co's current Beginning Cash Position is CHF37,627 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Express Co stock overvalued right now?
American Express Co (XSWX:AXP) has a current Beginning Cash Position of CHF37,627 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF261.84, compared to a current price of CHF290.55 — trading 11% above its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is CHF37,627 Mil. American Express Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beginning Cash Position calculated?
Beginning Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Express Co (XSWX:AXP), the current Beginning Cash Position is CHF37,627 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is American Express Co (XSWX:AXP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Express Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF290.55 is trading 11% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF261.84.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:AXP:

  • Beginning Cash Position: CHF37,627 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF261.84 vs. price of CHF290.55 (11% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:AXP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

American Express Co Business Description

Address 200 Vesey Street, New York, NY, USA, 10285
American Express is a global financial institution, operating in about 130 countries, that provides consumers and businesses charge and credit card payment products. The company also operates a highly profitable merchant payment network. It operates in four segments: US consumer services, US commercial services, international card services, and global merchant and network services. In addition to payment products, the company's commercial business offers expense management tools, consulting services, and business loans.
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