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 | $56.70 | $308.89 |
| Market cap | $396.49B | $208.60B |
| P/E ratio | 13.1 | 18.7 |
| ROE | 11.20% | 34.38% |
| Profit margin | 29.52% | 16.14% |
| Revenue growth | 16.80% | 12.80% |
| Dividend yield | 2.26% | 1.23% |
| Beta | 1.16 | 1.05 |
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 1.9× the market cap of AXP.
- BAC is cheaper on earnings (P/E 13.1 vs 18.7).
- AXP earns a higher return on equity (34% vs 11%).
- BAC is growing revenue faster (17% vs 13%).
- BAC has the higher dividend yield (2.26% vs 1.23%).
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.