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Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % measures a bank's capital relative to its total assets. This ratio is a measure of a bank's financial health and suggests how leveraged a bank is based on its assets. A higher ratio indicates stronger financial footing.
The historical rank and industry rank for American Express Co's Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:AXP's Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % is not ranked *
in the Credit Services industry.
Industry Median: * Ranked among companies with meaningful Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % only.
American Express Co (XSWX:AXP) Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % Explanation
Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % measures a bank's capital relative to its total assets. In this situation, total assets means a bank's total exposures, which include its consolidated assets, derivative exposure and certain off-balance sheet exposures.
The leverage ratio is used by regulators to ensure the capital adequacy of banks and to limit the degree to which banks can leverage its capital base. The higher the leverage ratio is, the more likely a bank can withstand negative shocks to its balance sheet.
American Express Co Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % Related Terms
American Express Co Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for American Express Co's Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
American Express Co Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % Chart
American Express Co (XSWX:AXP) Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % Calculation
Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % is calculated as
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* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % of 0.00% mean?
American Express Co (XSWX:AXP) has a Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % of 0.00% as of . 20. Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio measures a bank's capital relative to its total assets. View historical data on American Express Co and its competitors.
Is American Express Co's Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % too high?
American Express Co's current Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % is 0.00%. Overall, American Express Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Express Co's Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % compare to COF and PYPL?
American Express Co's Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % of 0.00% 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 Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % for a Credit Services company?
A good Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % depends on the Credit Services industry context. However, Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % 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 Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % mean?
A high Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio measures a bank's capital relative to its total assets. View historical data on American Express Co and its competitors. American Express Co's current Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % is 0.00%. 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 Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % of 0.00%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF274.63, compared to a current price of CHF275.80 — trading 0.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % is 0.00%. American Express Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % calculated?
Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Express Co (XSWX:AXP), the current Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % is 0.00% as of . 20. 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 CHF275.80 is trading 0.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF274.63.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:AXP:
Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio %: 0.00%
GF Value™: CHF274.63 vs. price of CHF275.80 (0.4% above fair value)
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 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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