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The historical rank and industry rank for American Express Co's Net Cash per Share or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:AXP's Price-to-Net-Cash is not ranked *
in the Credit Services industry.
Industry Median: 9.3 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Cash only.
American Express Co (XSWX:AXP) Net Cash per Share Explanation
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American Express Co Net Cash per Share Related Terms
American Express Co Net Cash per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for American Express Co's Net Cash 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.
XSWX:AXP vs COF, PYPL, AFRM: Net Cash per Share Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, American Express Co's Price-to-Net-Cash, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Cash 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 Price-to-Net-Cash vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, American Express Co's Price-to-Net-Cash distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Express Co's Price-to-Net-Cash falls into.
American Express Co Net Cash per Share Calculation
In the calculation of a company's Net Cash per Share, assets other than cash and short term investments are considered to be worth nothing. But the company has to pay its debt and other liabilities in full. This is an extremely conservative way of valuation. Most companies have negative Net Cash per Share. But sometimes a company's price may be lower than its net-cash.
American Express Co's Net Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
What does a Net Cash per Share of CHF-254.37 mean?
American Express Co (XSWX:AXP) has a Net Cash per Share of CHF-254.37 as of Mar. 2026. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on American Express Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, American Express Co ranks #999999 out of 58 companies in the Credit Services industry.
Is American Express Co's Net Cash per Share too high?
American Express Co's current Net Cash per Share is CHF-254.37. Based on the distribution chart, American Express Co ranks #999999 out of 58 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Net Cash per Share compare to COF and PYPL?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, American Express Co ranks #999999 out of 58 companies for Net Cash per Share. This places American Express Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Cash per Share is 9.30. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Cash per Share for a Credit Services company?
The median Net Cash per Share among Credit Services companies is 9.30, based on 58 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Cash per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Cash per Share 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 Net Cash per Share mean?
A high Net Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on American Express Co and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Net Cash per Share is 9.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Express Co's current Net Cash per Share is CHF-254.37. 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 Net Cash per Share of CHF-254.37. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF261.45, compared to a current price of CHF292.65 — trading 11.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Cash per Share is CHF-254.37. 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 Net Cash per Share calculated?
Net Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Express Co (XSWX:AXP), the current Net Cash per Share is CHF-254.37 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 CHF292.65 is trading 11.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF261.45.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:AXP:
Net Cash per Share: CHF-254.37
GF Value™: CHF261.45 vs. price of CHF292.65 (11.9% 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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