BAC vs AXP
By Alex · Tickerpine
Bank of America Corporation vs American Express Company, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BAC | AXP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $50.56 | $313.22 |
| Market cap | $353.55B | $211.52B |
| P/E ratio | 12.1 | 19.0 |
| ROE | 10.73% | 34.38% |
| Profit margin | 28.06% | 16.14% |
| Revenue growth | 7.10% | 12.80% |
| Dividend yield | 2.53% | 1.17% |
| Beta | 1.21 | 1.08 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BAC vs AXP in plain English
- BAC is the bigger company — about 1.7× the market cap of AXP.
- BAC is cheaper on earnings (P/E 12.1 vs 19.0).
- AXP earns a higher return on equity (34% vs 11%).
- AXP is growing revenue faster (13% vs 7%).
- BAC has the higher dividend yield (2.53% vs 1.17%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
BAC return calculator
See what $1,000 in Bank of America Corporation would be worth today.
AXP return calculator
See what $1,000 in American Express Company would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.