American Express Co (LIM:AXP) Stock Based Compensation: $596 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


LIM:AXP American Express Co LIM:AXP
65 GF Score
Price $345.29
GF Value $327.76
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is American Express Co Stock Based Compensation?

American Express Co LIM:AXP 65 Stock Based Compensation is $596 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LIM:AXP with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $327.76 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

American Express Co's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $203 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $596 Mil.

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American Express Co Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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The historical data trend for American Express Co's Stock Based Compensation can be seen below:

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American Express Co Stock Based Compensation Chart

American Express Co Annual Data
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American Express Co Quarterly Data
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American Express Co Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $596 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $596 Mil mean?
American Express Co (LIM:AXP) has a Stock Based Compensation of $596 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for American Express Co and its competitors.
Is American Express Co's Stock Based Compensation too high?
American Express Co's current Stock Based Compensation is $596 Mil. Overall, American Express Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Express Co's Stock Based Compensation compare to COF and PYPL?
American Express Co's Stock Based Compensation of $596 Mil 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 Stock Based Compensation for a Credit Services company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Credit Services industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for American Express Co and its competitors. American Express Co's current Stock Based Compensation is $596 Mil. 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 (LIM:AXP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $327.76, compared to a current price of $345.29 — trading 5.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is $596 Mil. American Express Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Express Co (LIM:AXP), the current Stock Based Compensation is $596 Mil 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 (LIM:AXP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Express Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $345.29 is trading 5.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $327.76. GuruFocus considers American Express Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LIM:AXP:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $596 Mil
  • GF Value™: $327.76 vs. price of $345.29 (5.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 3 warning signs

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