American Express Co (XSWX:AXP) Momentum Rank: 7 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — 13% Below Median

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What is American Express Co Momentum Rank?

American Express Co XSWX:AXP +0.72% 80 Momentum Rank is 7 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates XSWX:AXP with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF261.45. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

American Express Co has the Momentum Rank of 7.

Momentum Rank measures the strength and persistence of a stock's price movement over time, rated on a scale of 1 to 10.

For Momentum Rank, we considered the residual momentum concept that was widely studied by Blitz and his colleagues as well as by Nobel Prize laureates Fama and French. However, we did not find any significant differences in the performances of stocks with different ranks of residual momentum. Therefore, we use traditional momentum instead.

Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio and other momentum indicators. The standardized momentum ratio is the average of the performances from 12 months ago to 1 month ago and 6 months ago to 1 month ago, divided by the beta of the stock over the past 12 months. To calculate the momentum ratio today, we would use the average of the two performance numbers.

For momentum, we found that stock price performance does not have a monotonic correlation with the momentum ratio. The stocks with the highest momentum ratios perform worse than those at about the 70th percentile. Therefore, for the momentum rank, we ranked the stocks at about the 70th percentile of the momentum ratio as the highest at 10.

A higher score reflects strong price momentum and indicates greater potential for superior performance. Conversely, a lower score indicates that momentum is either too high or too low, and stocks tend to underperform.

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American Express Co Momentum Rank Related Terms

XSWX:AXP vs COF, PYPL, AFRM: Momentum Rank Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, American Express Co's Momentum Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Momentum Rank 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 Momentum Rank vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, American Express Co's Momentum Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where American Express Co's Momentum Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Momentum Rank →
What does a Momentum Rank of 7 mean?
American Express Co (XSWX:AXP) has a Momentum Rank of 7 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio, measuring the speed and velocity of price changes in a stock. View historical data on American Express Co and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, American Express Co's Momentum Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 10.00.
Is American Express Co's Momentum Rank too high?
American Express Co's current Momentum Rank of 7 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 10.00. 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 Momentum Rank compare to COF and PYPL?
American Express Co's Momentum Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Credit Services industry. Historically, American Express Co's own Momentum Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 10.00 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 Momentum Rank for a Credit Services company?
A good Momentum Rank depends on the Credit Services industry context. However, Momentum Rank 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 Momentum Rank mean?
A high Momentum Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio, measuring the speed and velocity of price changes in a stock. View historical data on American Express Co and its competitors. American Express Co's current Momentum Rank is 7, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 8.00. 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 Momentum Rank of 7. 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 Momentum Rank is 7, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. 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 Momentum Rank calculated?
Momentum Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Express Co (XSWX:AXP), the current Momentum Rank is 7 as of Jul. 17, 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:

  • Momentum Rank: 7 (13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: CHF261.45 vs. price of CHF292.65 (11.9% 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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