American Express Co (BUE:AXP) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 864.25% (As of Mar. 2026)


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72 GF Score
Price ARS35,020.00
GF Value ARS33,036.26
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is American Express Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

American Express Co BUE:AXP -0.51% 72 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 864.25% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BUE:AXP with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS33,036.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

American Express Co's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 34.57%. American Express Co's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.04. American Express Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 864.25%.


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American Express Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for American Express Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can be seen below:

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American Express Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

American Express Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
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American Express Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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BUE:AXP vs COF, PYPL, AFRM: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, American Express Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, American Express Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where American Express Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


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American Express Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

American Express Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=39.73% / 0.05
=794.60%

American Express Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=34.57% / 0.04
=864.25%

* 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 864.25% mean?
American Express Co (BUE:AXP) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 864.25% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on American Express Co and its competitors.
Is American Express Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
American Express Co's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 864.25%. Overall, American Express Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Express Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to COF and PYPL?
American Express Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 864.25% 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Credit Services company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Credit Services industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on American Express Co and its competitors. American Express Co's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 864.25%. 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 (BUE:AXP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS33,036.26, compared to a current price of ARS35,020.00 — trading 6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 864.25%. American Express Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Express Co (BUE:AXP), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 864.25% 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 (BUE:AXP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Express Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ARS35,020.00 is trading 6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS33,036.26. GuruFocus considers American Express Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BUE:AXP:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 864.25%
  • GF Value™: ARS33,036.26 vs. price of ARS35,020.00 (6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE: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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