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American Express Co's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $7.00.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $25.66.
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The historical rank and industry rank for American Express Co's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
AXP's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is not ranked *
in the Credit Services industry.
Industry Median: 13.7 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate only.
American Express Co (NYSE:AXP) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
American Express Co EBIT per Share Related Terms
American Express Co EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for American Express Co's EBIT per Share 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.
EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $25.66
* 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 (AXP) has a EBIT per Share of $25.66 as of Jun. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on American Express Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, American Express Co ranks #999999 out of 322 companies in the Credit Services industry.
Is American Express Co's EBIT per Share too high?
American Express Co's current EBIT per Share is $25.66. The Credit Services industry median EBIT per Share is 13.70. American Express Co's value of $25.66 is 87.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Express Co ranks #999999 out of 322 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, American Express Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Express Co's EBIT per Share compare to COF and PYPL?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, American Express Co ranks #999999 out of 322 companies for EBIT per Share. This places American Express Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 13.70. American Express Co's value of $25.66 is 87.3% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Credit Services company?
The median EBIT per Share among Credit Services companies is 13.70, based on 322 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American Express Co's current EBIT per Share of $25.66 is 87.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on American Express Co and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median EBIT per Share is 13.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Express Co's current EBIT per Share is $25.66. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Express Co (AXP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $325.55, compared to a current price of $313.83 — trading 3.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is $25.66 and 87.3% above the Credit Services industry median of 13.70. 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 EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Express Co (AXP), the current EBIT per Share is $25.66 as of Jun. 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 (AXP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Express Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $313.83 is trading 3.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $325.55.
GuruFocus considers American Express Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for AXP:
EBIT per Share: $25.66
GF Value™: $325.55 vs. price of $313.83 (3.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 87.3% above the Credit Services median (#999999 of 322)
No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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