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 | $359.42 | $344.08 |
| Market cap | $671.05B | $232.36B |
| P/E ratio | 30.9 | 20.7 |
| ROE | 61.19% | 34.38% |
| Profit margin | 50.78% | 16.14% |
| Revenue growth | 14.40% | 12.80% |
| Dividend yield | 0.74% | 1.11% |
| Beta | 0.76 | 1.05 |
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 2.9× the market cap of AXP.
- AXP is cheaper on earnings (P/E 20.7 vs 30.9).
- V earns a higher return on equity (61% vs 34%).
- V is growing revenue faster (14% vs 13%).
- AXP has the higher dividend yield (1.11% vs 0.74%).
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.