V vs AXP
By Alex · Tickerpine
Visa Inc. vs American Express Company, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | V | AXP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $407.92 | $313.22 |
| Market cap | $765.81B | $211.52B |
| P/E ratio | 34.7 | 19.0 |
| ROE | 61.19% | 34.38% |
| Profit margin | 50.78% | 16.14% |
| Revenue growth | 14.40% | 12.80% |
| Dividend yield | 0.66% | 1.17% |
| Beta | 0.77 | 1.08 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
V vs AXP in plain English
- V is the bigger company — about 3.6× the market cap of AXP.
- AXP is cheaper on earnings (P/E 19.0 vs 34.7).
- V earns a higher return on equity (61% vs 34%).
- V is growing revenue faster (14% vs 13%).
- AXP has the higher dividend yield (1.17% vs 0.66%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
V return calculator
See what $1,000 in Visa Inc. 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.