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 | $57.88 | $340.36 |
| Market cap | $410.75B | $232.24B |
| P/E ratio | 14.4 | 21.2 |
| ROE | 10.64% | 34.42% |
| Profit margin | 28.96% | 16.30% |
| Revenue growth | 8.10% | 11.60% |
| Dividend yield | 1.94% | 1.12% |
| Beta | 1.20 | 1.06 |
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 1.8× the market cap of AXP.
- BAC is cheaper on earnings (P/E 14.4 vs 21.2).
- AXP earns a higher return on equity (34% vs 11%).
- AXP is growing revenue faster (12% vs 8%).
- BAC has the higher dividend yield (1.94% vs 1.12%).
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.