American Express CoSTU:AEC3.PFD 78 FCF Yield % is 6.13 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 10.45. GuruFocus rates STU:AEC3.PFD with a GF Score™ of 78/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 541 Credit Services companies, American Express Co ranks better than 67.28% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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American Express Co FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for American Express Co's FCF Yield % 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.
STU:AEC3.PFD vs COF, PYPL, AFRM: FCF Yield % Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, American Express Co's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
American Express Co FCF Yield % vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, American Express Co's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Express Co's FCF Yield % falls into.
* 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 (STU:AEC3.PFD) has a FCF Yield % of 6.13 as of Jun. 25, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on American Express Co and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 10.45. Over the past decade, American Express Co's FCF Yield % has ranged from 0.67 to 19.84. According to the industry distribution chart, American Express Co ranks #177 out of 541 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 32.7%.
Is American Express Co's FCF Yield % too high?
American Express Co's current FCF Yield % of 6.13 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 10.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.67 to a high of 19.84. Based on the distribution chart, American Express Co ranks #177 out of 541 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, American Express Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Express Co's FCF Yield % compare to COF and PYPL?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, American Express Co ranks #177 out of 541 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts American Express Co in the upper half of its industry. Historically, American Express Co's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 0.67 to 19.84 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Yield % for a Credit Services company?
A good FCF Yield % depends on the Credit Services industry context. However, FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on American Express Co and its competitors. American Express Co's current FCF Yield % is 6.13, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 10.45. 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 (STU:AEC3.PFD) has a current FCF Yield % of 6.13. The current FCF Yield % is 6.13, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 10.45. American Express Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Express Co (STU:AEC3.PFD), the current FCF Yield % is 6.13 as of Jun. 25, 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.
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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